Beatrice Serna
Jun 4, 2019
BEATRICE “BEA” SERNA, 49, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Chris Serna; grandparents, Antonio and Filia Salazar; uncles, Juan and Rudy Salazar; cousins, Gerald Cata and Daniel Zelic; and brother, Chris Serna, Jr. Ms. Serna is survived by her companion, Larry Lucero; children, Nathan Morfin, Megan Morfin...
Lawrence C. Gallegos
Jun 1, 2019
Lawrence C. Gallegos, 70, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Eva Gallegos; in-laws, Tony and Candida Trujillo; brother/padrino and sister-in-law, Tony Valdez and Christine Trujillo. Lawrence served in the US Army and was honorably discharged after serving in...
Thomas Martinez
Jun 1, 2019
Thomas “Tommy” Martinez, age 53, a life-long resident of Santa Cruz, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his son Thomas Martinez; grandparents Abelino and Faustina Martinez, Manuel and Carmelita Vigil; uncles Abel Martinez, Herbacio Martinez, Cayetano Martinez, Samuel Vigil, Manuel...
Patricia Archuleta
May 30, 2019
Patricia Archuleta, 45, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Inez Vigil; siblings, Carla Ortiz Dean, Robert Castillo, Roxanne Archuleta, and Andrew Vigil. Patricia enjoyed fishing, dogs, cooking, helping others, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her brothers, Donnie Ortiz of Arroyo...
Elmer Velasquez
May 30, 2019
ELMER VELASQUEZ, Age 59, a resident of Cañones passed away on the early morning of May 30, 2019, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his brothers Genaro Velasquez Jr. and Juan Velasquez, brother-in-law Arturo Valdez, father-in-law Waldo Maestas, and mother-in-law Carlota Maestas. He was the youngest of nine children born to the late Genaro and...
Dwayne Koon
May 29, 2019
DWAYNE KOON, 46, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rayferd and Maria Koon; brother, Ray Allen Koon; In-laws, Phillip and Emily Talachy and numerous brothers-in-law. Dwayne was a very kind hearted person who loved his family dearly. He was a wonderful husband and father. He enjoyed the...
Pat Valerio
May 29, 2019
Pat F. Valerio, 84, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend of many, and a resident of El Duende passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gregorio and Josefita Lovato; parents, Fruitoso and Antonia Valerio; granddaughter, Venessa Valerio; brother, Max Valerio; Sister Bernie Archuleta; sister, Virginia Vigil; Son Frank Valerio; brother-in-law, Sam,...
Nicolas Gilbert Olivas
May 26, 2019
Nicolas Gilbert Olivas , 60, a resident of Chamita, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 due to an accident while doing what he was passionate about, mining clay for his pottery. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Olivas. Nicolas was born and raised in the small community of El Llano in Española, New...
Donna P Gutierrez
May 24, 2019
Donna P. Gutierrez , 59, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael P. Tafoya; sister, Leslie Fawn Tafoya and grandmother Legoria Tafoya. Donna was the backbone of her family, which she loved and cared for so much, especially her grandchildren. She especially...
Norman Rodriguez
May 24, 2019
Norman Rodriguez , 51, was called by the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alferino and Amelia Rodriguez. He is survived by numerous relatives who loved and cared for him. Public visitation will begin on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of...
Melvin Gurule
May 24, 2019
Melvin S. Gurule, 61, a resident of Llano Largo, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose F. Gurule and brother in law, Rick Muniz. Melvin served proudly in the U.S. Army, who took part in the Weapons Infantry. He worked as a professional carpenter for a variety of project including custom...
Shane Arguello
May 23, 2019
SHANE M. ARGUELLO, 30, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Shane was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him like a son, Abedon and Eliziada Arguello; maternal grandmother, Elviria Lopez, paternal grandparents, Eluid and Eliziada Arguello; Godfather, Gilbert Lopez; cousins, Eric and Benito Ortega. Shane loved the outdoors, he loved hunting fishing and...
Harold Peña
May 19, 2019
Harold Peña , 64, a lifelong resident of Servilleta Plaza, passed away peacefully on his Birthday, May 19th, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolfo and Bersabe Peña; brother, Rudy Peña Jr.; Father-in-law, Rubel Baldonado Sr.; unborn grand-child Juniper Niño. He is survived by his loving wife...
Anthony Trujillo "Hawk"
May 18, 2019
Anthony W. Trujillo ‘’Hawk’’ 51, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father Seledon R Trujillo; sister Edna Marie Elva Trujillo, and Angel Chrystyne Trujillo. He was born January 30, 1968 in Las Cruces, NM. He was a 1986 graduate from Pojoaque Valley Highschool. He...
Isabel Sanchez
May 18, 2019
ISABEL A. SANCHEZ, 65, a resident of Cordova went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019 surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Remijio and Adelia Torrez; father-in-law, Dennis Sanchez; sister, Maria Floy Medart and husband Ralph; brothers, Polito and Adeliado Torrez; brothers-in-law, Eloy Lujan, Jesse...
Monika Romero
May 18, 2019
MONIKA ROMERO, 75, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away of a long-fought illness on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Monika was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Romero; parents, Ottis Mathes; brother, Peter Mathes; sisters-in-law, Linda Franco, Loren Pacheco, Angelina Arguello, brother-in-law, John Romero. Monika was born in Berlin Germany on September 1, 1943. She had a memorable childhood...
Geneva Salazar
May 17, 2019
GENEVA SALAZAR, 63, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Emeteria Salazar; brother, Tony Salazar; sister, Dolores Gonzales; grandfather, Edwardo Salazar; grandmother, Octavanita Naranjo and nephew, Bobby (B.J.) Baros. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister. She always spoke...
Larry Sanchez
May 17, 2019
Larry F. Sanchez , 61, a lifelong resident of La Puebla, N.M. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2019 with his daughter and grandbaby at his side. Larry was a well known contractor who took joy in creating something out of nothing. His tile remodels were a work of art and he could fix anything. He enjoyed...
Reyes Rae Manzanares
May 15, 2019
Reyes (Rae) Manzanares, 75 , was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on May 15, 2019. Reyes was preceded in death by her parents Jose Y. and Sinforoza Rivera; father and mother in law Alejandro and Adolfa Manzanares of Canjilon; sisters, Bertha Rivera and Sinfor Gomez; brothers, Jose Sabino, Perfecto, Isidoro, Leo, and Juan Rivera. Reyes...
Linda Garcia
May 15, 2019
Linda Garcia 66, of Peñasco, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Mary Lovato, her sister Helen and her father-in-law Daniel Garcia. Linda was born September 17, 1952 in Alamosa, CO and was raised in Ojo Caliente. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service where she worked for many years...
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