Vanessa Tapia
Oct 25, 2016
Vanessa D. Tapia, 21, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Vanessa was known as a loving, caring, outgoing and adventurous person. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Vanessa is survived by her parents, Tommy Salazar and Marcella Tapia; sister, Crystal Salazar and companion Ivan Arellano; nephew, Jordan Arellano; her...
Gabriel Armijo
Oct 25, 2016
Gabriel “Marcos” Armijo, 73, a resident of Española went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 unexpectedly and was surrounded by his loving family and his brothers and sisters in blue. He is now reunited with his parents, Andy and Jennie. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Beatrice Salazar; sisters-in-law, Olivia...
Charlie Trujillo
Oct 24, 2016
CHARLIE T. TRUJILLO, 61, a resident of Rio Chiquito, was called home by his creator on Monday, October 24, 2016 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Amarante Trujillo; brothers, Bonifacio, Johnny and Henry Trujillo; sisters, Tommie Martinez and infant sister, Tomasita as well as...
Timothy Martinez
Oct 23, 2016
TIMOTHY MARTINEZ, 48, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was a dedicated servant of Jehovah, and loved teaching people about the Bible. He also had an expanded ministry serving as an international construction worker in places like, Guam, Puerto Rico and New York. He was also a cabinet worker and a 4th generation...
Elirray Trujillo
Oct 23, 2016
ELIRRAY B. TRUJILLO, 53, a resident of El Guache and originally of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 following a tragic ATV accident. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dionicio & Carmelita Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Manuel & Juanita Padilla; sister, Karen Trujillo; nephew, Derrick Reynolds as well as other loving relatives. Elirray was a loving...
Emilio Martinez Jr.
Oct 22, 2016
EMILIO (JOE) MARTINEZ, JR., 79, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 following a lengthy illness. His wife, Belle, was always by his side. Joe was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served his country. He was employed at Nambe Mills until his retirement in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Margret Garcia- Courtsey Announcement
Oct 16, 2016
MARGRET GARCIA, 73, born July 3, 1943, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was a generous sister and mother always willing to help. She could bring a smile to anyone’s face. Her family was the joy of her life whom she loved very much. She will be greatly missed. Margret was...
Raymond Manzanares
Oct 15, 2016
Raymond P. Manzanares, 57, a resident of El Duende, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Rose Manzanares. Raymond was a painter by trade. He was a semi-truck driver that loved cars and trucks. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. If you didn’t have a smile on your face, he...
Cecilia Hill
Oct 15, 2016
Cecilia M. Hill, 67, a resident of Santa Fe originally of Chimayo, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Cecilia was preceded in death by her late husband Thomas L. Hill; parents Isidoro and Adonelia Martinez, and sister, Benita Martinez. God saw she was tired so He placed his arms around her and carried her home. Cecilia...
Daniel Martinez
Oct 12, 2016
DANIEL “DANNY” MARTINEZ, 75, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, following an extended illness. Danny was born to parents Juan Martinez and Josephina Romero de Martinez on December 1, 1940 in Leadville Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Josephina Martinez; brothers and sisters, John E. Martinez Jr., Mela Lujan and...
Gusman Montaño
Oct 11, 2016
Gusman Montaño, 84, a resident of Canjilon passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He worked as a uranium miner, rancher and retired from the US Forest Service. Gusman is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou Montaño; sons, George and Nelda Montaño of Alcalde, Leonard Montaño of Espanola, Louis and Kim Montaño of Concord, CA; daughters, Teresa Montaño,...
Jayden Santana
Oct 11, 2016
JAYDEN LUCIANO SANTANA, 9 months old, was granted his wings on Tuesday, October 10, 2016. Jayden spent his final days surrounded by his family. Jayden was preceded in death by his paternal grandpa, Donald Sena. He touched so many of our lives in a very special way in his short life. He had a gentle smile that could melt the...
Maria Lopez
Oct 11, 2016
Maria Amelia Lopez, 81, a resident of Anchorage, Alaska, and previously of Los Alamos and Española, passed on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The family, friends and loved ones of Amelia Lopez celebrate her life, born on February 28, 1935 in Rio Arriba, to the late Felix and Madalegna Griego. Amelia was the proud mother to family of 10 children, 15 grandchildren...
Robert Elliott
Oct 9, 2016
Robert J. (Bob) (aka Red/Rojo) Elliott, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2016, in Los Alamos, NM, in the arms of his family. The world now has a void where Bob’s exuberant, gregarious, loving, joyful, giving, optimistic, larger-than-life personality has been so alive for the last 90 years. He was the cherished father of Nancy and Randy Vaughn and...
Larry Archuleta
Oct 7, 2016
Larry Archuleta, 59, a resident of Truchas passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his daughter Angel Archuleta; sister, Mary Louise Romero; his brothers David and Ernie Archuleta; his father Policarpio Archuleta. Mr. Archuleta is survived by his son Larry Archuleta Jr. and partner Edna Martinez, granddaughters Deandra Crystal Archuleta Romero and husband Brian of Espanola,...
Lisa Sanchez-Herrera
Oct 7, 2016
LISA NAOMI SANCHEZ-HERRERA, 46, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Sanchez. Lisa was a caregiver for a number of years. She was a loving mother and devoted wife. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Mrs. Herrera is survived by...
Alfredo Lucero
Oct 7, 2016
ALFREDO LUCERO, 88, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Margaret; parents, Felix Lucero and Florinda, sons, Patrick and Tommy Lucero; brother, Marshal Lucero, sister, Miquela Treveno. Alfredo retired from the Dunes Casino in Las Vegas and later moved to...
Henry Maes
Oct 6, 2016
HENRY A. MAES, 78, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away of a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Rufinita Maes; brother, David Maes. Henry was a loving companion, father, grandfather and friend. He was a man of many talents. He enjoyed gardening, traveling with Rosie and being in the outdoors. His real...
Gilbert Ortiz
Oct 5, 2016
GILBERT P. ORTIZ, 71, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Susanita Ortiz. Gilbert loved farming, genealogy and watching sports. He was a hard worker and was the caretaker of his family. He will be missed dearly. Mr. Ortiz is...
Carmen Ceballes
Oct 5, 2016
CARMEN CEBALLES, 70, a lifelong resident of Espanola, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Carmen was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Antonio Jose and Catarina Lara Vialpando, Mother Ignacia Vialpando, father-in-law Louie Ceballes and mother-in law Nora Ceballes. Carmen is survived by her husband of 53 years, David Ceballes of Espanola, sons David Ceballes II and wife Angie Ceballes of...
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