Ruth Medina
Jun 19, 2019
RUTH MARY MEDINA , 74 years old, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandma, and friend to many. Ruth was born on July 10, 1944 to Castulo & Emilia Vasquez in Vallecitos. She loved going to Colorado to see her family, going to the casinos...
Lavern DeLong
Jun 18, 2019
Lavern DeLong, a resident of Angel Fire passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 18, 2019. Private services will be held at a later date. The family of Lavern DeLong has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 www.devargasfuneral.com
Lucille Decoeur
Jun 17, 2019
Lucille A. Decoeur, 78, shed her tired body and peacefully answered the call of God to return home on Monday, June 17, 2019. Lucy was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She married and gave birth to five children. Her youth was spent caring for her children and grandchildren while growing lifelong friendships. She also opened her home and...
Maria Baca
Jun 17, 2019
MARIA “CUCA” BACA, 55, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Maria was preceded in death by her father, Rufugio Baca; husband, Enrique Palomino. Her eternal rest journey came after a long-lasting life of happiness, teachings and compassion for others, despite cancer she continued to be strong, hardworking, caring, selfless and loving until her last...
Ernest Vasquez
Jun 14, 2019
Ernest Paul Vasquez , loving father, son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the young age of 27. Ernest was born on September 19, 1991 in El Paso, Texas. Growing up in a military family, Ernest also lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Louisville, Kentucky, but his family roots are in Northern New Mexico and he graduated from...
Matilde Romero
Jun 13, 2019
MATILDE ROMERO, 95, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moises Romero; son, Adauto Romero; her parents, Adauto and Cleofas Romero; grandson, Brian Romero; sisters, Precedes Martinez, Frances Romero, Mabel Martinez, brothers, Nicomedes Romero, Juan Romero and Esequiel Romero; and in-laws, Victor and Beronis Romero. She loved farming,...
Rebecca E Romero
Jun 13, 2019
REBECCA E. ROMERO, 87, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Malaquias and Rosanna Esquibel; siblings, Henry, Arturo, and Tomacito Esquibel, Ninfa Griego, and Priscilla and Juanita Esquibel; father of her children, Adonio Romero; in-laws, Manuel and Bersabe Romero; brothers and sisters-law, Tom Martinez, Benardo Valdez,...
Johnnie Anderson
Jun 9, 2019
JOHNNIE W. ANDERSON , 96, a resident of Medanales and a disabled WWII Veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Gertie Anderson; sisters, Catherine Perry, Ruby Earp; brother, Kenneth Anderson. He is survived by his wife,...
Fabian Garcia
Jun 8, 2019
FABIAN A. GARCIA, 56, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Barbara Martinez; parents, Felix and Erminia Garcia; brothers, Gilbert, Anthony and Rudy Garcia, Manuel and Ruben Martinez; sister, Cisnel Martinez; son-in-law, Donald Esquibel; father of his grandchildren,...
Robert Martinez
Jun 7, 2019
ROBERT (BOBBY) MARTINEZ, 31, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was a loving father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, God-son and friend to many. Bobby had many jobs in his short life. He began working at the age of 14 when he was still in High School. He was an employee of Santa...
Steven "Rusty" Armijo
Jun 7, 2019
Steven (Rusty) Armijo, 71, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on Friday June 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jose and Lily Armijo, siblings; Johnny and infant sister Louise Armijo; and padrinos Ramon and Cinconita Gurule. Steven worked for many years as a laborer and worked as a sheet metal journeyman and...
Maria Duran
Jun 7, 2019
MARIA ROSALITA DURAN , our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Maria Rosalita was born in Taos, on April 11, 1949 to parents William Voigt and Elizaria Coca. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erminio Duran; son, Leo Duran;...
Anita Aldaz
Jun 7, 2019
ANITA M. ALDAZ, 86, a resident of Española, originally of Cañon Plaza, went to rest with our dear Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 27, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Carlotta Gonzales; husband, Juan G. Aldaz; brothers, Frank Gonzales (Virginia), Jose Nickolas Gonzales (Jane),...
Lawrence F. LaCombe
Jun 6, 2019
Lawrence F. LaCombe, 69, a resident of Costilla NM, went to The Lord on Thursday June 6, 2019. He was born on September 13, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank D. and Sofia M. LaCombe, grandparents; Zacarias and Teresina Gallegos and sister-in-law Anita Drum. Lawrence is survived by his wife Mickie LaCombe, daughter; Alexandra LaCombe,...
Lonny Padilla
Jun 6, 2019
LONNY ERICK JOSEPH PADILLA, 51, a resident of Hernandez, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his niece, Heather Martinez; great-grandparents, Joe and Louisa Padilla and other close relatives and friends. Lonny enjoyed camping, fishing, cruising, site seeing, listening to music, dancing, having barbeques and going to the...
Gilbert A Vigil
Jun 5, 2019
Gilbert A. Vigil, 93, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Reyes and Juanita Vigil, and granddaughter Enedine Vigil. He loved and cared for his entire family and will be missed dearly. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 69...
Aronold Velasquez
Jun 5, 2019
ARNOLD A. VELASQUEZ, 81, a resident of Sombrillo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loved of his life Juanita; son, Jimmy; granddaughter, Socorro; parents, Salomon and Carmelita Velasquez; in- laws, Alejandro and Ermelinda Sanchez; brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law, Ninfa and Richard Trujillo, and Alex Sanchez. Arnold along with Johnny DeVargas worked for...
Jesus Ismael Carbajal Silva
Jun 5, 2019
Jesus Ismael Carbajal Silva, 21, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Maria Del Rosario Velasco Garcia and aunt Ana Luisa Silva Velasco. Jesus loved listening to music, loved riding on his motorcycle and especially enjoyed cars. He was employed by Rio Arriba County STOP program as a...
Carlos Vaughn
Jun 5, 2019
Carlos Vaughn , 84, a lifetime resident of Pojoaque passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Carlos worked for the New Mexico State Highway Department claiming there was no spot in New Mexico he hadn’t seen. He retired in 1987 after 32 years with the State. He graduated from St. Michaels High School in 1954 and was...
Patricia Garcia
Jun 4, 2019
PATRICIA GARCIA, 29, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Chimayo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and close friends on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, aunt, God-mother and friend to many. Patricia was a very kind hearted person who loved her family and friends dearly. Her contagious smile will forever be imprinted on...
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