Max Lopez
Jan 3, 2019
MAX LOPEZ, 79, born September 24, 1939, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lopez; daughter, Dolores “Loli” Lopez; sons, Sammy and Benny Gene Lopez; parents, Evaristo and Eufemia Lopez and grandson, Juan Lopez. Max was known by many as “Macho”. He was...
Jose Martinez
Jan 3, 2019
JOSE LORENZO MARTINEZ, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home in Chimayo. He was preceded in death by his sons, Raymond and Santiago Martinez; parents, Toribio and Celesa Martinez; in-laws, Ramon and Frances Padilla; brothers, Eluid, Hector and Orlando Martinez; sisters, Alycia Glass and Natalia Moya. Mr. Martinez is survived by his loving wife...
Patricia (Patsy) Garcia
Jan 2, 2019
PATRICIA (PATSY) ANN GARCIA , 69, a resident of Chama, was born November 14, 1949 and passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose N. and Reyes Garcia; nephew, Peter Lopez and sister-in-law, Emma Lopez. She was born in Roswell to Joe N. and Reyes Garcia. She worked in...
Antonio "Tony" Romo
Jan 1, 2019
ANTONIO ROMO, 48, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eustacio and Carolina Romo and Felix Archuleta; father and mother-in-law, Manuel and Priscilla Martinez. Mr. Romo is survived by his wife of 29 years Peggy Romo; children, Renee and Antonio Romo; Parents Antonio and Roberta Romo;...
Johannes Peglow
Jan 1, 2019
JOHANNES F. PEGLOW, 65, a resident of Sevilleta, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ursel and Friedrich Peglo; grandparents from Germany. Johannes was a retired heavy equipment operator who loved nature, reading, listening to music and telling stories of his life and his family’s life. He was a...
Antonio Torres
Jan 1, 2019
Antonio Torres, 74, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 following a lengthy illness and peacefully surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was preceded in death by his father, Leopoldo Torres; maternal grandparents, Luciano and Sophia Vigil; paternal grandparents, Julian and Rafaelita Torres and brother-in-law, Luis Lito Montoya, Jr. Mr. Torres is survived...
Rudy Garcia
Dec 29, 2018
Rudy Garcia, 65, a resident of La Madera, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents Felix and Erminia Garcia; siblings, Ruben Martinez, Cisenl Martinez, Manuel Martinez, Gilbert Garcia; infant brother, Jimmy Garcia, Anthony Garcia; niece, Crystal Garcia, nephews Ivan Garcia, James Garcia, and Adrian Garcia Jr. He is survived by...
Johnny Ortega
Dec 29, 2018
JOHNNY F. ORTEGA, 74, a resident of La Mesilla, was born on December 10, 1944 to Antonio Ortega and Luz Pena Ortega in La Madera. He passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was surrounded with many family and friends that sent much love and prayers. Johnny has a very dynamic and friendly personality. He...
Robert Valdez
Dec 29, 2018
ROBERT VALDEZ, 70, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Manuelita Valdez; brother, Phil Valdez; brother-in-law, Martin Martinez and nephews, Dominic Martinez and Adam Ortiz. Robert served in the US Army in the early 1970’s. He retired from the...
Philly Roybal
Dec 28, 2018
Philly (Phil) Joe Roybal , 63, a resident of Pojoaque was born November 23, 1955, and passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo and Leonardita (Nora) Roybal; brothers, Horacio, Eddie, Dan, and David Roybal; sister, Diane Ortiz; brothers-in-law, Derrick Esquibel, Sam Gonzales, Martin Trujillo, and Ruben Manzanares. Phil...
Marie Naranjo
Dec 26, 2018
Marie Patricia Naranjo, Kayo P'swa, 79, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Fortuna Cata, son, Clifford Cata, daughter Sarah Viarreal, son-in-law Johnny Viarreal, brothers Bernard and Tommy Cata, sister Crucita Cruz, sister-in-law Margaret Cata, and ex-husband...
Antonio Tony Ruiz
Dec 25, 2018
ANTONIO “TONY” RUIZ, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Rita Ruiz; brother, Antonil Pacheco; grandson, Anthony G. Ruiz. Antonio retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory and was an avid Cowboy Fan. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susie Ruiz;...
Ricky (Hector) Martinez
Dec 25, 2018
Ricky (Hector) Lee Martinez , age 60, a resident of Chimayo, born on September 10, 1958 and passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Dolores; brothers, Ronnie (Moosie) and baby brother, Carmen and nephew, Michael "Mikie" Esquibel. Ricky was born in Montana, but resided...
Bertha Maestas
Dec 25, 2018
BERTHA M. MAESTAS , 83, a resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando Maestas; son, Tomas Maestas and grandsons, Kevin D. Martinez, Nicolas Maestas; parents, Concepcion and Esther Martinez; brothers, Manuel, Eloy and Freddie Martinez. Bertha was retired from Jemez co-op...
Julie Valdez
Dec 23, 2018
Julie Martha Valdez, 67, a resident of Vadito passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Belen Sanchez; sister, Norma Sanchez; son-in-law, Ernesto Gonzales, Jr.; grandsons, Steven and Justin Valdez and great-granddaughter, Adianna Jacquez. Julie was a woman with a heart of gold like no other. Julie had...
Virginia Reichelt
Dec 22, 2018
Virginia Marie Marshall Reichelt passed out of this world on December 22, 2018. Her chronological age at passing was 92, but depending on the day and situation she would tell you it was 94 (if she wanted to impress upon you the full weight of her years and wisdom); an even 90 (for days she preferred ease of counting);...
Orlando Sanchez
Dec 22, 2018
ORLANDO SANCHEZ 90, a resident of Ojo Sarco, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his children, Nadine Velasquez (Delfinio) and Orlando Sanchez, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Antoinette Sanchez; sister, Ruth Martinez (Horacio); grandchildren, Matt Velasquez, Isaac Velasquez (Marina) and Nicole Sanchez-Pacheco (Scott); great-grandchildren, Christopher and Patrick...
Sydney Spears Law
Dec 21, 2018
Sydney Ann Spears Law, age 68, went peacefully to be with the Lord in the comfort of her home in Chamita, Friday, December 21, 2018. Sydney is preceded in death by her parents, James D. Spears and Joe Ann Spears, and her brother Danny Spears. She is survived by her brother Edward Spears (Kathy) and numerous nieces and nephews....
Reta Griffin
Dec 21, 2018
Reta Bunnell Griffin, age 93, of Longview, TX, formerly of Los Alamos NM passed away on December 21, 2018. Reta Bunnell was born at Fairport, MO, on September 18, 1925, to Elbert H. Bunnell and Gladys Bunnell. She was preceded in death by her Father, Elbert H. Bunnell, her Mother, Gladys Bunnell Owen, her sister Maxine Bunnell, brother Elbert...
Celeste Montoya
Dec 21, 2018
Celeste Montoya, 29, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward M. Hartt; grandparents, Belarmino and Edna Hartt. Ms. Montoya is survived by her mother, Lorraine Montoya; children, Jenea Perez Montoya and Faith Rhiannon Coca Montoya; boyfriend, James Coca; sister, Iesha Hartt; nieces and...
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