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Denise Archuleta

Denise Archuleta

Sep 22, 2016

Denise Marie Archuleta, 45, beloved daughter, sister, auntie, and friend, went to be with our Lord on September 22, 2016 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She devoted her life to her family and all the children she taught while employed with Mesa Vista Schools. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews, playing board games, telling jokes,...

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Dan Miles

Dan Miles

Sep 21, 2016

Dan Miles of Los Alamos passed away at age 95 on September 21, 2016.  Born in Akron, Ohio, he earned a Master’s Degree in Geology at Univ. of Pittsburgh in 1948. He served in the First Cavalry Division in WWII, spending most of his time in the Philippines. Upon his return he married Lois Wilson and they had four daughters. Dan...

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Jose Abeyta

Jose Abeyta

Sep 21, 2016

Jose Maria Abeyta, 88, Los Brazos, died Tuesday, September 21, 2016. Mr. Abeyta was born March 28, 1928 to Estefanita M. Gomez, and Juan Jose Abeyta. Mr. Abeyta was a life-time resident of Los, Brazos, NM. He served in the Korean War with the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Mr. Abeyta was preceded in death by his son,...

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Gloria Gould

Gloria Gould

Sep 21, 2016

GLORIA (JEAN) E. GOULD, (MAIDEN NAME RIVERA) a loving wife of over 55 years, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister and friend. She was a resident of Rio Chama and passed away following a horrible battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Fidela Rivera of Nambe and grandson, Ronald Gould...

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Michelle Decoteau (Padilla)

Michelle Decoteau (Padilla)

Sep 20, 2016

Michelle Lynne Decoteau (Padilla) passed into the arms of angels on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Our beloved “Shelly Brown” or “Shell” as her family lovingly called her was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. Michelle was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Frances Padilla, and Lola and Ernest Hodson; uncle, Patrick Hodson; and father of...

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William Rendell Jr. "Billy"

William Rendell Jr. "Billy"

Sep 20, 2016

William Alton Rendell Jr. "Billy", 45, resident of El Vado Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, went to join our good lord unexpectedly on Tuesday September 20, 2016. "Uncle Billy" was born March 31, 1971 in Los Alamos, NM. Billy loved his cabin, wild life, fishing, camping, and being an uncle. He was a skilled carpenter, electrician and jack of...

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Jose Baca

Jose Baca

Sep 20, 2016

JOSE EMILIO BACA “Bacita”, 84, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Bacita was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth V. Baca; son, Frank Baca, daughter, Emily Casias; parents, Leondro and Antonita Baca; brothers, Benancio Baca, Juan Baca and Juan C. Baca; grandson, Dennis Maestas. He is survived by his daughters, Marie Valencia (Frank) of...

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Ralph Lopez

Ralph Lopez

Sep 20, 2016

RALPH KENNETH LOPEZ, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 following a lengthy illness with his family surrounding him. Ralph was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lopez; paternal grandfather, Abedon Lopez Sr., paternal grandmother, Manuelita Quintana, maternal grandfather, Juan S. Martinez, maternal grandmother, Genoveva Martinez; uncle, Phil Martinez, Tony Lopez, and Michael Lopez, aunt,...

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Viola Velarde

Viola Velarde

Sep 19, 2016

Viola Elaine Velarde, 65, a resident of Bernalillo, formerly of Truches, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 19, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Viola was preceded in death by her father, Flavio Romero; siblings; Candie and Timoteo Romero; nephew, Adrian Romero; grandparents, Augustin and Eliaisa T. Romero and William and Predicanda Panas all of Truchas; in-laws, Henry...

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Virginia Vigil

Virginia Vigil

Sep 19, 2016

Virginia (Pinky) Vigil, 55, born June 8, 1961 a resident of Canjilon, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by her Father, Vidal Vigil; sister, Nancy, brothers, Vidal Robert Vigil and Kenneth Vigil; paternal grandparents, Agapito & Delphinia Vigil, maternal grandparents, Ramon & Beroniz Martinez.  She is survived by her mother, Atocha Vigil; brothers and sisters,...

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James Martinez

James Martinez

Sep 18, 2016

James Christopher Martinez, 45, known to many as “Sparky”, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jose and Celina Dominguez, paternal grandparents Sigfredo and Genoveva Martinez, and loving brothers Daniel and Allen Martinez. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. James was a resident...

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Patrick Baldonado Jr. "Little Pat"

Patrick Baldonado Jr. "Little Pat"

Sep 18, 2016

PATRICK J. BALDONADO JR. “LITTLE PAT”, 27, a resident of San Juan passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Patrick was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Manuel Baldonado and Joe Segovia, great-grandparents, Jake and Dila Montoya, great-grandfather, Cornelio and Josefita Segovia; uncles, Bobby Villareal, Joe Roy Segovia; cousins, Jake Jr. and Eric Segovia; best friend, Ike Trujillo.  Patrick enjoyed...

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Mercedes Ray

Mercedes Ray

Sep 17, 2016

Mercedes M. Ray, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Los Alamos where she lived with her daughter Kristine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Ray; son, Kurt Ray; son-in-law, Rick Scott and her 11 siblings. Mercedes was a resident of Albuquerque for 64 years. She moved to Los Alamos after the death of...

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Jose Durr

Jose Durr

Sep 16, 2016

JOSE GEORGE DURR, 76, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Taos Living Center. He was born on November 9, 1939 to Laurence F. and Frances M. (Martinez) Durr. He was the second sibling of the family. He attended the Chamisal Grade School and graduated from Peñasco High School in 1957. Though disabled, he...

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Cynthia Hesch

Cynthia Hesch

Sep 15, 2016

CYNTHIA ANTONETTE HESCH, 57, passed away suddenly in Los Alamos on Thursday, September 15, 2016.  She is preceded in death by her son, Joel Matthews. Cynthia is survived by her beloved son, Joshua Hesch of Los Alamos; mother, Olivia Baca of Albuquerque; two sisters, Theresa Daly of Los Alamos, Loren Viamonte and husband Andres of Albuquerque; two brothers, Gregory of Albuquerque...

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Peter Lindberg M.D.

Peter Lindberg M.D.

Sep 13, 2016

Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., age 76, passed away at UNM Hospital arm-in-arm with his wife of 56 years on September 13, 2016 from esophageal cancer. Peter was born in Waukegan, IL to Alice and Victor Lindberg on November 26, 1939. His father died when he was eleven years old, and this death further fueled his desire to save people. Peter...

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Jose Montoya

Jose Montoya

Sep 13, 2016

JOSE T. MONTOYA, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2016, he was born to Juan and Amada Montoya on February 17, 1932. Tony, as he is known, is the last of all 15 children raised by his parents. Tony grew up in Velarde, working on the farm that his family owned. They had fields, orchards and many farm animals that...

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Felix Bustos

Felix Bustos

Sep 13, 2016

FELIX E. BUSTOS, 79, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He was born in Alcalde to Dionicio (Danny Bustos and Victoriana Pacheco on July 26, 1937. Felix served in the U.S. Army in Bremerhaven, Germany. Felix was a well-known plumber who owned New Mexico Northern Plumbing and Heating since 1970. Felix will never be forgotten...

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Phil Lopez

Phil Lopez

Sep 13, 2016

PHIL LOPEZ, 51, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Melva Lopez; grandparents, Luis and Rebecca Diaz; and nephew, Michael Herrera. Phil loved the outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing and camping. He always said he felt most at peace in...

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Connie Salazar

Connie Salazar

Sep 12, 2016

CONNIE SALAZAR, 46, a resident of Los Alamos, formerly of Hernandez, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Albert Gonzales; mother-in-law, Dolores Salazar; brother-in-law, Paul Salazar, Jr.; grandparents, Juan Pablo and Eutimia Martinez, Rumaldo and Magdalena Gonzales. Ms. Salazar is survived by her children, Joe Salazar of Albuquerque, Arren Salazar of...

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