CAROLYN TANUZ Obituary

CAROLYN RUTH TANUZ On the morning of October 20th, 2012 our loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend Carolyn Tanuz embraced life with a compassion and joyous heart in peace in the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior. Carolyn was a devout Catholic and cherished member of her community. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Salomon & Evangeline Gonzales; first husband, James Roybal Sr.; nephew, Diego Gonzales. She survived by her husband, James Tanuz; children: James Roybal Jr., Carmelita Roybal (Noah), and Tomas Tanuz. In-laws: Gilbert & Viola Roybal and Jimmy & Bernice Tanuz. Brothers and sisters: Helen Ortiz, Leroy (Rose) Gonzales, Viola (Mark) Avant, and Annabelle Rodriquez. Brothers-In-law: Ruben (Rosie) Tanuz, Randy (Brenda) Tanuz, Victor (Lina) Tanuz, Gibby (Barbara) Roybal, Richard (Jennifer) Roybal, Lawrence (Merilynne) Roybal, Melvin (DeeAnn) Roybal, and Armando Ortiz. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was the cornerstone of our family and was always a ray of sunshine and stability. A Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Pecos followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with a burial to follow at the Pecos Cemetery. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505)989-7032 Fax: (505)820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com

Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2012.
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I just got word about Carolyn. She was my advisor at UOP as well. This is so sad, she will be greatly missed. Thank you Carolyn for all your wonderful help and smiles..

Amanda Gonzales

November 13, 2012

Mr. Tanuz & Family,

Mrs.Tanuz was my student advisor and was such a wonderful lady. She touched many hearts at the University of Phoenix, and is deeply missed. May God Bless you and your family through this hard time.

Jennifer Salazar

November 10, 2012

im sorry for your loss cicil sena

October 31, 2012

To The Tanuz,Gonzales,Roybal Families.from our family,our condolences and prayers to you.always remember carolyns, prescence, will be with you always.The love you all shared, for each other is endless.she will be with you, in spirit,and with open arms,when you, will be reumited in heaven.she was small ,but yet with a big caring heart, and a big smile always.god bless you all. from Ernest,josie,and families.

October 30, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Herminio J Y Maria G Dalton

October 26, 2012

Tanuz,Roybal,and Gonzales Family

Carolyn was a wonderful woman and will be missed greatly. May God grant your family strength during this difficult journey.

ERIKA ROPER

October 26, 2012

Tanuz,Roybal and Gonzales Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Carol was an exceptional person and she will be missed greatly. May you find peace and comfort in knowing she is with GOD. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Fidolin and Velma Vigil

Fidolin and Velma Vigil

October 26, 2012

Leroy and Rosmarie
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister.
May God Bless Your whole family

arcy baca

October 25, 2012

Mr. Tanuz & family,

May knowing that you're
in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of others
help you and yours
through this time of sorrow.

Soledad Lujan

October 25, 2012

To the Tanuz, Gonzales, & Roybal families,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry we are. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories and let them guide & comfort you during this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Heartfelt condolences,

Bea & Julian Ortiz

October 25, 2012

Dear Tanuz and Gonzales family

There are no words to convey the sorrow and sadness that come with the death of Carolyn. She was the little sister I remember who's older brother and sisters protected at St. Anthony's. She was the little ray of sunshine whose smile and calmness even as a tiny girl, blessed everyone she knew. As Leroy is one of my oldest childhood friends, I spent a good amount of time in the Gonzales family home and I remember the wonderful love that this family always shared with each other. Carolyn brought that love to the Tanuz clan and as a member of the Tanuz family chain, I am grateful to have known Carolyn in that was as well.
I know my words are inadequate, but I do want to express my deep sadness as well as my certainty that the doors of heaven flew open the instant she was free of her bodily pain....her serene spirit continues to comfort us even now.

Respect and Love

George E. Adelo

October 25, 2012

James and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We pray for peace and comfort in the days to come.
Johnny Montoya and Family

October 25, 2012

James and family,
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all. You are in my prayers.

Jeanie Abeyta

October 25, 2012

RIP in Carolyn, you will be greatly missed!

Patrick & Marina Archuleta

October 25, 2012

May your hearts be lifted with the loving memories of Carolyn. She defined how to love and respect others with true Christian love. May the Lord comfort your hearts and ease your sorrow.

Jeremy Rodriguez-Ortega

October 25, 2012

James and family,

May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Mary Rivera

October 24, 2012

James and family we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. The pain of a love one is alway hard to except. But your memorys of Carolyn and her smile will alway be with you.

George and Jane Valencia

October 24, 2012

Tanuz and Gonzales Family

We are so sorry for your loss. Carolyn was such a wonderful person and always with a smile. God bless you all. Are prayers are with you all.

Alvin, Gigi, Fidel Lopez

October 24, 2012

May you find comfort in all the happy memories you have of Carolyn. She will be greatly missed.

Mary Helen Biles

October 24, 2012

Howie,

Siento muncho. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Carlos Lovato III

October 24, 2012

Tanuz,Roybal,and Gonzales Family.
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow, she will me missed but not forgotten. Carolyn touched lots of hearts during her life here on earth. May she rest in Gods loving arms.

Gail Tanuz

October 24, 2012

James, You and your family are in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss!

Rima Varela

October 24, 2012

Deepest condolences to all of Carolyn's family. Prayers go out to all.

Martha Archuleta-Lopez

October 24, 2012

James and Thomas: Our deepest sympathies are with you and your extended family at this most difficult time.

June Varela and Family

October 24, 2012

Tanuz & Gonzales Family I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Carolyn with a smile and I would thank her because she always asked for Tia Fabiola. She is now with our Lord. God Bless you all.
Orlando & Mickey Valencia

October 24, 2012

James and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alfonso & Bernadette Quintana

Alfonso & Bernadette Quintana

October 24, 2012

Tanuz and Gonzales Families,

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Anna, Rick & Steven

October 24, 2012

James Tuniz and family, we are sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a loving wife and cared for her children dearly. We will all miss her beautiful smile and he laughter. We pray for her and you during this hard time.

Andrew Ortiz Family

October 24, 2012

Carolyn was a wonderful lady who managed to touch everyone s lives who she came in contact with she will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Love and prayers to the family.

Jolene Cde Baca

October 24, 2012

Dear Howie,

I remember my first days as a freshman at Highlands University not knowing if I could make it. You saw me on campus and made me feel welcome and I thought, “It's going to be okay.” Well Howie, it's my time to tell you it's going to be okay—not today, not tomorrow but in time. God Bless you and your family, God speed your healing.

Margaret Cde Baca

October 24, 2012

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Tanuz, Gonzales and Roybal families. She was a lovely and sweet woman, and her presence here on earth will be missed. She is, no doubt, in the loving arms of the lord, and she will surely watch over all of you as your angel. May the lord bless you all with strength during this time.

Jessica and Manny Ulibarri

October 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carolyn is an Angel she is with you every minute of the day. I have your cross brother. God Bless you and your family.

Frankie Salcido

October 24, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, Carolyn was very sweet.

Janey Sandoval

October 23, 2012

James T, James, Carmen, Tomas.

Eugene, Myself, and the kids are deeply sorry for your lose. Carolyn was a beautiful woman. She always made us feel so special. We were honored and blessed to be apart of her life. WE thank you for sharing her with us. We love each of you more than words could express.

Eugene, Amanda, Matthew, Michael, & Brittany Roybal

October 23, 2012

Eugene and Amanda Roybal

October 23, 2012

I am so sorry to all all of you. La Paz de nuestro Señor este entre ustedes. Carolyn rest in peace for you are home.

Rose, Andy, Robert Lopez

October 23, 2012

I am deeply sorry for your loss...

Wendy Armijo

October 23, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Carolyn will surely be missed. Our prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.

Clifford, Sandra, CJ & Candace Valencia

October 23, 2012

Carolyn, I do not say goodbye as I will see you again. You are now in our future, instead of the present. Thank you for sharing you life with all of us. You will be missed and cherished. Until next time, Lisa Newell

October 23, 2012

Mr. T, James, Carmen, & Tomas,
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Treasure all of your blessed memories, and may they bring you peace and comfort in this time of sadness. We are sad for you and sorry for your loss.

Jamie and Daniel Embry

October 23, 2012

I had the honor of meeting Carolyn a few times when I went to the University of Phoenix at the Albuquerque Campus. We were both AC's. We kept in touch and she was a such an amazing co-worker and person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. God Bless you Carolyn-I will miss you. ~ Debbie

Debra Montoya

October 23, 2012

Carolyn, I hope your journey was safe. Be with God and rest in peace.

Lucy Palomino

October 23, 2012

To Carolyn's loving family:
May the Lord's Blessings be upon each of you as you go through this difficult time. She will be missed! God Bless you all!

John & Dorothy Sanchez

October 23, 2012

My prayers are with all of you. May God grant you his peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time. Carolyn will be missed by all who knew her.

Heidi Kirk

October 23, 2012

Our prayers are with all of you. May God give you his peace that supasses all understanding during this difficult time. Carolyn will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Heidi Kirk

October 23, 2012

God Bless Carolyn! The LORD has embraced you and will fill you with peace. He has also embraced your family and will watch over them.

Jessica Lane-Wilson

October 23, 2012

Hermano James, Hermanito Tomás, lo demás de la familia, no hay palabras para mostrar lo mucho que siento la pérdida de nuestra Hermanita querida Carolyn. Que mi tatita Dios tenga misericordia de su alma y les dé consuelo a ustedes en este tiempo tan difícil. Dios los bendiga.

Hermano Angelo Archuleta

October 23, 2012

To James Tanuz and family and Gonzales family,my sincerest condolences.My prayers are with you all.

Josie P. Martinez

October 23, 2012

To the Tanuz, Gonzales and Roybal Families,

I offer my deepest sympathies and prayers during this difficult time. May you find solace in knowing she is finally at peace with our Lord.

Mark Lujan

October 23, 2012

To the Tanuz, Roybal and Gonzales Families..Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Carolyn. She was a wonderful Lady who always greeted everyone with a smile and kind heart. May God's Blessings be upon all of you and may he guide you through this most difficult time.

Corrine Varela

October 23, 2012

MR.TANUZ,JAMES,CARMEN & TOMAS,
I am deeply saddened to hear about ur loss. There are no words I can say to ease your pain, however just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be there for eachother and allow her memory to embrace you and heal your pain.
God Bless You!

JOELLE QUINTANA- DELGADO

October 23, 2012

Roybal, Tanuz and Gonzales familes, We are so sorry for your loss. Carolyn was such a sweet person. She always had a smile for everyone. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Steven & Janet Roybal

October 23, 2012

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Carolyn's family. She was a co-worker and a friend; she was the nicest person who cared for others and had a kind soul. UOP will be missing her and I will too. She is at a good place now and will always be near her family. Marilyn Leverette

October 23, 2012

My deepest sympathy for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sandra & Sean Cobos

October 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carol's family. She will be geatly missed. God Bless You.

James & Hilda Roybal and Family
San Antonio, Tx

James Roybal

October 23, 2012

James T, James R, Carmen, & Tomas, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I worked with Carolyn 15 years and it was such a joy having her here at the office. Her UOP family misses her!

Carolyn Chavez

October 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carolyn was a very kind soul. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Celina Sandoval

October 23, 2012

It was always so comforting to see her smiling face at the UOPX campus in Santa Fe. Can't imagine the family's pain. We will also greatly miss her as a community in Pecos and UOPX. May Gods grant you all peace now and always

Bonny Chavez

October 23, 2012

We are So sorry to hear of the passing of Carolyn, we spoke many times during our UOP tenure and she was a big help in keeping us focused and always so helpful, may she rest in peace and her family will be in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time, she truely was a beautiful person inside and out.

Jason and Charmaine Martinez

October 23, 2012

My deepest condolences. Prayers and thoughts to all of Carolyn's family. God Bless you all and keep you warm with all the many great memories.

Michelle Quintana

October 23, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family of Carolyn, may God Bless You and keep you in his loving care always and guide you through this most difficult time of your lives. My prayers are with you all.

The Marquez Family

Elizabeth Marquez

October 23, 2012

Tanuz and Roybal family:

My deepest sympathy for your precious loss, your beloved Carolyn. May God give you all the strength and peace to get through this sad and hard time. May God always watch over your family as I know Carolyn will in Heaven. Carolyn was a wonderful and friendly person. I know she was a great wife and mother as well. Carolyn is now at peace and free of pain. The times that I ran into Carolyn and asked her how she was doing, her response was always positive, not once did she complain. Carolyn was a strong and brave individual.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Judy, Timothy, Daniel Vigil, Erika
Ernest and Josie Vigil

Judith Vigil

October 23, 2012

Tanuz, Gonzales and Roybal families: I am so sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a dear person and was always so thoughtful, considerate and sincere when asking me how my dad is doing. She will always remain in my prayers and will have a very special place in my heart. Please find comfort that she is home and safe and no longer in pain. God Bless all of you.

Barbara Lujan

October 23, 2012

Dear Tanus and Gonzales Family, I am sorry to hear of the your loss. Hope you find comfort knowing Carolyn rests with our lord.

Jeanne Adelo

October 23, 2012

Carolyn's smile always made my day. Her bright attitude towards life is one to be admired. My sympathy for her family to lose such a special treasure. Carolyn may you be smiling down from heaven.

Annette Baca

October 23, 2012

My prayers go out to the family, what I remember most is her smile.

Arturo Montoya

October 23, 2012

Heaven took back one of its rays of sunshine in Carolyn. My sincere condolences. May our Heavenly Father comfort you with your memories.

Josie Rodriguez

October 23, 2012

Mr. Tanuz and Family~

May God Bless You Always...

Love,

Elissa and Graciella(Gracie) Valencia

October 23, 2012

May God comfort Carolyn's family at this very sad and difficult time. May she rest in peace. God bless her family.

Irene Vigil-Romero

October 23, 2012

Mr. Tanuz & Family~
May God Bless You and your Family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories that you have all shared with Carolyn. We will forever hold her smile and warm hugs in our hearts. Mama Mary, please intercede in our prayers for Carolyn's family, and comfort them as they grieve the loss of their beautiful Angel Carolyn. May the perpetual light shine upon Carolyn forever.

Gabriel~Melissa Valencia & Girls

October 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bobby, Yolanda & Jennifer Valencia

October 23, 2012

So sorry to hear about Carolyn. She was a great person. Keeping all in my prayers.

Annette Mandel

October 23, 2012

So sad to hear Carolyn's moved to heaven. She was nothing but sweetnesss and kindness to me as a little girl on the school bus and as an adult! I will miss her contagious smile! I wish you peace on this journey of grieving.

Paula Ortiz-Apodaca

October 22, 2012

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