Eugene Martinez Jr.
Dec 6, 2017
Eugene R. Martinez Jr., age 33, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Wednesday, December 6th 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene R. Martinez Sr.; paternal family; grandfather, Nestor Martinez; great-grandparents, Benancio and Lugarda Martinez; Emedmardo and Sophia Lopez; aunts and uncles; Janelle and Joseph Martinez, Nestor Martinez Jr.; cousin, Robin A. Martniez; maternal family;...
Horacio Romero
Dec 5, 2017
Horacio Romero, 79, of Vadito, NM was called to heaven on December 5, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cipriano and Eutimia Romero, infant son, John Christopher Romero, and nephews: Dennis, Steve, Nick, and Gary. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ersilia Romero, his children: Inez Lopez (Tom), Marcella Corrales (Ivan), Isabelle Romero,...
Michael Cutler
Dec 4, 2017
Michael Cutler, 53, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family on December 4th, 2017, after a valiant battle with cancer. Michael is survived by many friends and family who will carry the memory of his beautiful generous soul in their hearts always. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son, and friend. Mike will be...
George Barela
Dec 3, 2017
George Barela , 49, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 after a hard-fought and lengthy illness with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marylou Barela. Mr. Barela was the Owner of MasterCraft Paint and body, he also was a martial arts instructor,...
Beverly Manzanares
Dec 3, 2017
BEVERLY MANZANARES, 40, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Beatrice Manzanares; uncles, Juan and Horacio Manzanares Jr.; and father, Carlos Martinez. Beverly adored her children, Destiny and Josh, they were her pride and joy. She was the kindest person she would open her heart to anyone...
Ken Sinclair
Dec 3, 2017
KEN SINCLAIR , a long-time resident of Los Alamos, passed away December 3rd after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Ken was born September 21, 1929, in Forest City, Missouri, and spent his childhood in northwest Missouri and Wyoming. He served for five years in the United States Navy and then completed his bachelor’s degree in...
Ermelinda Martinez
Nov 30, 2017
Ermelinda F. Martinez , 87 of Cuarteles, passed away peacefully in her home on November 30, 2017. Ermelinda was preceded in death by her parents, Esther and Ascencion Martinez, and siblings, Rubel Martinez, Rose Florence and Isabel Montoya. She graduated from Santa Cruz High School as valedictorian in 1950. She then continued her education at The University...
Fares Roybal
Nov 29, 2017
Fares Roybal, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maximiliano and Demetria; and his brothers, Filemon and Juan. Mr. Roybal served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked in Pueblo, Colorado, then moved to Peñasco where he...

Leonard Martinez
Nov 28, 2017
Leonard L. Martinez , 49, from Velarde, passed away on November 28, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Bernardo Valdez, and his paternal grandparents, Silviano and Celina Martinez. Leonard served in the US Air Force and served in Operation Desert Storm. After his safe return he continued...
James "Jimbo" Hutton II
Nov 27, 2017
JAMES “JIMBO” HUTTON II, born February 24, 1967 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He unexpectedly went home with the Lord on November 27, 2017. Jimbo is survived by his parents, Jim and Marcia Hutton of White Rock, his beloved son Kyle, of Los Alamos, Marion, the mother of his son, Kyle’s girlfriend, Alegra Martinez, his aunt and uncle, Bob...
Lawrence Bell, M.D.
Nov 26, 2017
Lawrence C. Bell, M.D. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the age of 73. L.C. Bell was loved and admired by his family and friends. A resident of Española for the last 39 years, it was his time, though punctuality was not one of his notable assets. He was a well know 5 ball juggler who...
Theresa Aranda
Nov 26, 2017
Theresa A. Aranda, 73, a resident of Espanola, passed away on November 26, 2017. Theresa was preceded in death by her Sister, Orella Castillo; mother Benita Martinez, father, Filiberto Martinez. Theresa is our beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was an empathic, kind, generous, loving, giving, talented, artistic and beautiful woman inside and out. There was never a...
Ronny Lopez
Nov 22, 2017
RONNY A. LOPEZ , 60, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Merced M. Lopez; mother, Rosenda Trujillo Lopez and brother, Johnny A. Lopez. Ronny worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory for a few years and was also a self-employed truck driver....
Ronald Padilla
Nov 22, 2017
Ronald D. Padilla , 56, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Andres and Anita Padilla; maternal grandparents, Ruperto and Francisqita Martinez; brother, Isaac Padilla; and numerous aunts and uncles. Ronald worked for the state of New Mexico where he retired from the Motor Vehicle...
Modesta Padilla
Nov 21, 2017
MODESTA PADILLA, 84, a resident of La Puebla, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Evaristo Padilla; 13 siblings, Antonia, Maria, Patricia, Demecio, Eufelia, Ascencion, Flora, Bertha, Elena, David; nephew, Leroy. Modesta enjoyed the outdoors and loved camping, fishing, gardening and cooking. She never had children of her own but loved...
Mark Vigil
Nov 18, 2017
MARK VIGIL , 42, a resident of Española was called home to his eternal resting place and into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Eppie and Teddy Vigil best friend, Kevin Vigil; aunts, Mazie Weaver and Pita Vallejos; uncles, Mike, Johnny and...
Jim Romero
Nov 17, 2017
Jim Romero went to our Lord in Heaven on Friday, November 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, James Romero; infant child, Betty Romero; parents, Virginia T. and Jose de la Cruz Romero; Eugenio and Claritia Seña; sisters, Marina Sauzo , Rose Skinner, Feliann Valles, Catherine Romero and his grandson Johnny Martinez Jr. Mr. Romero is survived...

George Romero - COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Nov 17, 2017
George “Jorge” Romero, 85, a resident of Llano Quemado (Taos), NM passed away suddenly on Friday, November 17. 2017. George was a loving husband to his wife of 67 years, Maria Teresa. For most of his younger years George was a borreguero. He taught all five of his sons how to stay out at the campo with...

Daniel Winans
Nov 17, 2017
Daniel B. Winans Jr. (Rocky), a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel B. Winans Sr.; grandparents Mary Cachora and Luther Curran; close cousins, (Little) Joe Martinez and Ernestine Martinez. Daniel is survived by his mother, JoAnn Curran (Leon Serna); Companion, Verna Vigil, daughter, D’Yanna Seonia; son,...
Patricio Martinez
Nov 16, 2017
Patricio Neri Martinez (Pat), age 74, a resident of Chimayo was called to his eternal resting place into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on November 16, 2017. Pat was a retiree from the SW Carpenters Union along with his love for the outdoors, raising cattle, cutting and bailing fields of hay and of course El Jardin (garden) lots of...
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