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Dionicia (Donna) Valdez

Dionicia (Donna) Valdez

Dec 21, 2018

Dionicia (Donna) Valdez, 62, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully following a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, December 21, 2018 at home, with her daughters at her bedside. Donna was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Faith Valdez; father, Salomon Archuleta; brother, Michael Lucero, and niece Karen Camille Bustamante. Donna was born in...

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EDDIE ARCHULETA

EDDIE ARCHULETA

Dec 19, 2018

Eddie Mack Archuleta, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the home of a family friend. he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maximiana and Elias Archuleta, Elena and Telesfor Duran; parents Ross and Natividad (Lala) Archuleta and his sister Lillian Gutierrez and his two brother’s ben and Armando Archuleta. He lived in California until recently...

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Florence Roybal

Florence Roybal

Dec 18, 2018

FLORENCE ROYBAL, 88, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018, surrounded by her family.  Florence was born in Northern New Mexico to Albert and Leonor Leichtle.  She is proceeded in death by her parents; husband of 60 years, Santiago Roybal, Jr.; son Philip; her brothers Albert, George, Elmer, Ephraim, Wilder and Donald, and sister Nora.  ...

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Jose Archuleta

Jose Archuleta

Dec 18, 2018

JOSE ADRIAN ARCHULETA, 83, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife Teresita Irene Archuleta; maternal grandparents, Jesus and Epimenia Campos; paternal grandparents, Elias and Maximiana Archuleta; parents, Vicente and Deluvina Archuleta; father and mother-in-law, Jose Elario and Carolina Montoya; sister, Elva Herrera; brothers, Vicente...

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DOROTHY DIXON

DOROTHY DIXON

Dec 16, 2018

DOROTHY M. DIXON, 62, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Alice Dixon; nephew, JohnRay Gurule; siblings, Leroy and Isidoro Dixon; nephew, Brian Dixon; brothers-in-law, Fred Medina, Michael Romero and Ersenio Archuleta. She was employed for Espanola Schools for 27 years. She...

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Dr. David (Dave) Williams

Dr. David (Dave) Williams

Dec 16, 2018

On Sunday, December 16, 2018, David (Dave) Williams peacefully passed away at home at the age of 82. Dave was born on September 21, 1936 in Okmulgee, OK and was raised in Hobbs, NM. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico in 1958 and his M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine in...

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Federico Lovato

Federico Lovato

Dec 16, 2018

FEDERICO M. LOVATO, 95, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celia V. Lovato; parents, Juan Rafael and Maria Luz Lovato; siblings, Medardo Lovato (Simosea), Angelica Aragon (Emiliano), Isaque Lovato (Margarita), Eva Velasquez (Genaro), Patrocinia Serrano (Aquliano), Norman Lovato...

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Evila Gallegos

Evila Gallegos

Dec 15, 2018

EVILA R. GALLEGOS, 76, a resident of Espanola, passed away at home on Saturday, December 15, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo Gallegos; daughter, Sylvia Gallegos; son, Manuel Gallegos; step-son, Gonzalo Gallegos Jr.; step-daughter, Susie Acosta; parents, Antonio Ortega and Luz Pena; brother, Tony Ortega. She had a passion for cooking and the majority of...

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Dorothy Gallegos

Dorothy Gallegos

Dec 15, 2018

Dorothy M. Gallegos , a resident of Chama, born on July 29, 1937 to Juan and Mela Mares, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Domingo; daughter Gloria; granddaughters Bryanna and Bryonny; brothers William, Frank and Johnny Mares; sisters Frances and Reyes, Ramoncita Martinez and Angie Bateman.  Dorothy...

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Martina Garcia

Martina Garcia

Dec 14, 2018

Martina Garcia, 49, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 following a short illness. Martina was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ismael Garcia, aunts, Elisa Garcia, Josephine Roybal and husband, Serafin, uncle, Gilbert Garcia; parents Lionel and Martha Garcia, and brother, Michael Garcia. Martina was the oldest of her six siblings. She was like a...

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Ralph Borrego

Ralph Borrego

Dec 10, 2018

Ralph L Borrego, 59, a resident of Sombrillo and formally of El Guique, passed away on December 10th 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arturo and Arabella Borrego, paternal grandparents; Rafael and Deluvina Borrego, maternal grandparents; Apolonio and Arminda Gallegos and brother; Floyd Borrego. Ralph was known for having a big heart and was always willing...

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Ronnie "Cholo" Martinez

Ronnie "Cholo" Martinez

Dec 10, 2018

Ronnie B. Martinez “Cholo”, 46, a resident of Cordova, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Martinez, father, Jose Rubel Martinez, brother, Tommy Martinez; nephews, Ryan Caleb Medina and Jaystin Martinez; paternal grandparents, Octavio and Patrocina Martinez, maternal grandparents, Frank Chavez and Carmelita Salazar. ...

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Adelina Valdez

Adelina Valdez

Dec 9, 2018

Adelina Maria Valdez, 88, a resident of Vadito, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Adelina was born to her parents, Brigido and Clorinda Cordova. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Octaviano J. Valdez; parents, Brigido and Clorinda; children, Rosalie, Josephine, Billy and Carmen; grandson, Adrian Romero and...

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Crystal Gallegos

Crystal Gallegos

Dec 9, 2018

CRYSTAL “SAD GIRL” GALLEGOS , 38, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony Gallegos; brother, Brian Gallegos; grandparents, Claudina and Lalo Salazar and Eloisa Gallegos; uncle, Andres Salazar and aunt, Alicia Salazar. Crystal was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed making people laugh...

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Robert Vigil (BOBO)

Robert Vigil (BOBO)

Dec 9, 2018

ROBERT A. VIGIL, (BOBO), 44, a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 9, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his father, Andy Vigil; brothers, Nelson Vigil and Juanito Manzanares, sister, Martina Vigil; maternal grandparents, Jose and Maria Manzanares, paternal grandmother, Beronize Vigil; special niece, Nicole Vigil; Nino, Ruben Manzanares; special friend Gabriel (Bobo) Valdez and...

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Serafin Barela

Serafin Barela

Dec 8, 2018

SERAFIN BARELA , a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Barela; son, Yancy Barela; grandson, Patrick Baca; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Serafin is survived by his brother, Eloy Barela and wife Edulia of Gypsum, CO; sister, Felonise Roybal and husband Solome of Santa...

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Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia

Dec 8, 2018

MICHAEL ROBERT GARCIA, 45, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ismael Garcia, aunts, Elisa Garcia, Josephine Roybal and husband, Serafin, uncle, Gilbert Garcia; parents Lionel and Martha Garcia, and sister, Martina Garcia. Michael was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Desert...

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Emma Lopez

Emma Lopez

Dec 8, 2018

EMMA U. LOPEZ , 93, a resident of La Puebla passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 8, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Willie (Lydia) Ernesto (Olivama) Samuel (Tonia) Martha, and Emilio Jr. Martinez; and one grandson, Angelo Lopez Sr. She was born on July 21, 1925 in Chimayo, NM, she...

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A.J. Mares

A.J. Mares

Dec 6, 2018

A.J. MARES, 20, a resident of the Española Valley passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ben Romero; step-grandparents, Orlando and Isabelle Vigil; great-grandparents, Esquire and Aurora Mares; uncles, Benjie and Andy Romero; maternal great-grandparents, Tomás and Josefa Garcia. Alexander James Mares, known to family and friends as “AJ” was...

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Bernie Archuleta III

Bernie Archuleta III

Dec 6, 2018

Bernie A. Archuleta III, 50, a resident of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father Dr. Bernie O. Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Bernabe and Delfina Archuleta; maternal grandparents, Harold and Charlene Hartell. Bernie loved being outdoors enjoying nature, snowmobiling and working on cars. His favorite pastime was being...

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