Elena Fresquez
Dec 5, 2018
ELENA M. FRESQUEZ, 77, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Elena was preceded in death by her parents; Aniceto and Magdalena Montoya, brothers; Silviano Baca and Ben Montoya, sister; Rosario Vigil, grandson; Nicholas Fresquez, sons; James, Michael and Joe Fresquez Galvan. Elena is survived by her sisters; Rosenda and Ermenda Martinez, husband Joe...
Elvira (Elvie) Giezentanner
Dec 4, 2018
ELVIRA (ELVIE) GIEZENTANNER , 89, a resident of Espanola, formerly of California, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Elvira was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Giezentanner; parents, Felipe and Julianita Maestas; brothers, Henry Maestas (Mary), Benito Maestas (Angie); Santiago Maestas (Eufemia), Johnny Maestas (Mercy) and sister Charlotte Velasquez (Lucas); brothers-in-law, Ben Espinoza and...
Michael Sanchez, Sr.
Dec 4, 2018
MICHAEL F. SANCHEZ, SR. died peacefully at home on his La Villita ranch on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Avelino and Mary Frances Sanchez, Jr. and father-in-law, Frank La Badie Sr.
Michael attended Holy Cross Catholic School in Santa Cruz and was an Española Valley High...
Nathan Garcia
Dec 2, 2018
Nathan Joseph Garcia, 38, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his father, Noberto Garcia; maternal grandfather, Joe M. Trujillo; paternal grandparents, Amarante and Prisciliana Garcia; maternal great-grandparents, Jose Tomas and Teodosia Marquez. Nathan is survived by his loving...
Celina Sanchez
Nov 30, 2018
Celina V. Sanchez was born on October 3, 1925 to Jose Dolores Valdez and Juanita Lujan Valdez in Dixon. She was the fifth child of ten. Her siblings who predeceased her were Gregorita “Golla” Sanchez, Beroniz “Cona” Archuleta, Zacarias Valdez, Silas Valdez, Laura Duran, Rose DeHerrera, Lucy Valdez Segura and Alice Arellano. She is survived by her youngest brother,...
Louis Fernandez
Nov 30, 2018
Louis Eugene Fernandez , 39, a resident of Española, passed away from a illness on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Priscilla Fernandez; maternal grandparents, Joe Benito and Mary Sanchez; his infant son, Abraham Fernandez; grandparent in-laws, Jose Merced and Petrita Quintana and uncle, Benito Sanchez Jr. Louis...
Margie Warner
Nov 30, 2018
Margie Warner, 97, a lifelong resident of Jaconita, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2018 of natural causes at her home in San Pedro surrounded by her loving family. Margie was born October 1, 1921 in Jaconita. She was an active member of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe in Pojoaque. Margie worked hard all her life to provide for...
Nicole Romero
Nov 29, 2018
NICOLE RENEE ROMERO , 31, a resident of Chimayo was called home on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Nicole was a McCurdy graduate class of “2005”. She earned her associate degree in criminal Justice and office administrations at Northern New Mexico College. She was an employee at Los Alamos National Laboratory until she went on to pursue her...
Juan Vigil
Nov 29, 2018
JUAN A. VIGIL, 56, a resident of Chama/Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Juan was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Adonida Vigil; grandparents, Edwardo (Nick) Rivas and Antonia Rivas, Leballo and Rosario Vigil; brothers, Toby and Tony, sister, Patricia Vigil and sister-in-law, Gloria Vigil. Juan was a good person who had a big...
Daniel Thielen (Courtesy Announcement)
Nov 26, 2018
Daniel Joseph Thielen, 68, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 26th after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Agnes Thielen; siblings, Joan, Marjorie, Geraldine, David and George; brother-in-law Chet; father-in law, Orlando Quintana. Dan was...
William Massengale (Bill)
Nov 24, 2018
William Lee Massengale (Bill), passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 with family by his side after living for 9 years with early-onset Alzheimer’s, complicated at the end by cancer. He was born on November 10, 1950 in Velasco, Texas, attended Brazosport High School, became an Eagle Scout, and graduated from Texas A & M in Electrical...
Emilia Borrego
Nov 23, 2018
Emilia “Emma” Borreg0, 102, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Borrego in 2003 and her first husband Augustine Cisneros in 1963; parents Cesario and Manuela Maldonado; brothers Luis, Eutimio, Hilario, Porfirio, Manuel, Guillermo and Leopoldo Maldonado; sisters Petra Muñoz, Pasquala Chacon and Avelina...
Jose Herrera
Nov 23, 2018
Jose Otoniel , affectionately known as “Otto”, Herrera , 72, a life-long resident of Nambe, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 23, 2018. Otto was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Herrera and Natividad Herrera Drisdale; uncle, Jose Sandoval; aunt, Eliodora “Lola” Sandoval Gonzales, and nephew, Rick Romero.
Otto...
Jerry Davis
Nov 22, 2018
JERRY F. DAVIS, 88, affectionately known by her family as GG, a resident of La Mesilla, passed on Thursday, November 22, 2018. She passed peacefully surrounded by more then 40 family members and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy, son, Max and special grandson Ray Martinez; mother, Ann Neunlist; sisters, Ann Duncan and Dixie Sandlin. Surviving...
Geraldine Simons
Nov 21, 2018
Geraldine Simons 94, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on November 21, 2018. Per her request no services will be held. The family and friends of Geraldine Simons has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 www.devargasfuneral.com
Johnny Valdez Jr
Nov 19, 2018
JOHNNY VALDEZ, 41, a resident of El Rancho, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 19, 2018. Johnny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edumenio and Delfinia Salazar, paternal grandfather, Sofonias Valdez; uncle, Leroy Salazar, aunt, Shelia Valdez. Johnny was always willing to lend a hand and help people who were in need, he always put others first. He...
Jay Shaw
Nov 19, 2018
Jay Ethan Shaw, 57, a resident of Los Alamos passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 19, 2018. Jay was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnne Shaw. He worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Machinist. Jay loved fishing, sailing and loved being outdoors. He was a avid San Francisco Giants baseball fan. He is survived by his...
Jose Fernando Chacon
Nov 17, 2018
Our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather JOSE FERNANDO CHACON also known as FERNANDEZ , 94, a resident of Canon Plaza, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Fernandez was preceded in death by his parents, Desiderio and Sara Chacon; 9 siblings and their spouses, Fernandez was the last of his generation. He is survived...
Mary Sanders - Corral
Nov 13, 2018
Mary R. Sanders - Corral, 90, a resident of Nambe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Canuto and Marcelina Romero; husband, Louis Sanders; son, Juan B. “Leo” Ortiz; brothers and sister, Otoniel Romero, Frank Romero, Juan Romero, and Felipa Valdez. Mary is survived by her husband, Ranulfo Corral; children, Gary...
Richard Martinez, Jr.
Nov 11, 2018
Richard M. Martinez, Jr. “Chunks”, 32, a resident of Española, born November 9, 1986 and passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his infant brothers, Andrew and Mauricio; maternal grandparents, Eliseo and Eloisa Marquez; paternal grandparents, Mauricio and Andrellita Martinez; special grandmother, Eloisa Marquez; uncles and aunts, Floyd and...
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