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James Naranjo

James Naranjo

Aug 26, 2016

James A. Naranjo, 54, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Naranjo and brother, Frank Naranjo, Jr.; his mother-in-law, Helen Gutierrez, father-in-law, Frankie V. Gutierrez and nephew, Jeremy Naranjo; brother-in-law, Frank “Chipper” Gutierrez. He was an employee of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. On...

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Genevieve Suazo - Courtesy Announcement

Genevieve Suazo - Courtesy Announcement

Aug 26, 2016

GENEVIEVE T. SUAZO, 82, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Suazo; grandson, Mario; parents, Damacio and Patricino Tafoya; in-laws, Florencio and Clara Suazo; sisters, Victoria Dasheno (Teofilo), Abelina Tafoya (Juan. P), Carolyn Tafoya, and Christine Montoya (Nestor); brothers, Dale Tafoya, Ignacio Naranjo (Margaret), and...

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Faby Martinez

Faby Martinez

Aug 24, 2016

FABY MARTINEZ, 88, a resident of Chimayo and originally of El Rito passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erminio Martinez; parents, Maclovio and Margarita Lopez; siblings, Ernestina Ortiz, Clorinda Gallegos, Juan Lopez and Sarah Varos; sister-in-law Georgia Martinez; and uncle Eutimio Lopez. Her interests included cooking,...

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Angelina Roybal

Angelina Roybal

Aug 23, 2016

Angelina Roybal, 88, was born January 28, 1928 in Nambe, New Mexico and passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband Max Roybal, parents, Eva and Abel Montoya, siblings Juan Elizario and wife Isabel Montoya, Gilbert and wife Mary Montoya.  Angelina is survived by her four sons, Richard and wife Matilda Roybal of Middle San Pedro,...

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Naedin Gallegos

Naedin Gallegos

Aug 22, 2016

Naedin Gallegos, 70, Our beloved mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at her home in Española. She was born on July 23, 1946 in Embudo, New Mexico. Naedin was preceded in death by her parents Miguel “Mike” and Idalia Gallegos of Petaca. Naedin instilled a strong commitment to faith and a passion for caring and...

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Edward Martinez

Edward Martinez

Aug 22, 2016

Edward J. Martinez, 44, a resident of Chamita passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward D. Martinez; maternal grandfather, Frank Manzanares; paternal grandparents, Pete and Olivama Martinez; uncles, Leonard Floyd Manzanares, David Manzanares, Wilfred Martinez and Dr. Jerry Foropoulos; cousins, Jacob Martinez and Betty Jo Manzanares-Hart. Mr. Martinez is survived by...

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Thomas Sims "TR"

Thomas Sims "TR"

Aug 22, 2016

THOMAS RAY SIMS “TR”, 35, a resident of Cañon Plaza, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 22, 2016. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Ray Sims; grandparents, Tom and Agnes Trujillo. Thomas loved fish aquariums and loved his video games. Thomas is survived by his son, Devin Thomas Sims-Griego; mother, Rosemarie Sims; brother, Carey Ray Sims and aunts,...

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Celestino Gonzales

Celestino Gonzales

Aug 21, 2016

Celestino Gonzales, 90, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosalia Trujillo and his beloved wife, Virginia Gonzales. Celestino proudly served his country in World War II. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He remained active to the end. He especially...

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Higinia Rodriguez

Higinia Rodriguez

Aug 20, 2016

Higinia Q. (Jean) Rodriguez, 96, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Dolores and Benita Quintana; infant daughters, Barbara Jean and Rosemary Rodriguez; husband, Joseph I. Rodriguez; brothers, Richard and Marcelino Quintana; and sister, Mela Velarde. Higinia was a kind...

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Manuel Ulibarri

Manuel Ulibarri

Aug 19, 2016

MANUEL A. ULIBARRI, 70, a resident of Los Luceros, formerly of Anton Chico passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Magdalena Ulibarri; maternal mother, Cipricia Vigil Ulibarri; brothers, Ralph, Jose and Spouse Alice Ulibarri; step-brother, Geronimo Salas; brother-in-law, Jerry DeAguero, and sister-in-law, Patricia Ulibarri. Manuel was always an entrepreneur business...

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Richard Wall

Richard Wall

Aug 17, 2016

Richard Wall, 45, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Matthew and Rita Bukovac, and paternal grandparents, Jake and Olga Czar Wall. Richard was an honorable family man whose main enjoyment was spending time with his family. He was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys...

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Yvonne Smith

Yvonne Smith

Aug 16, 2016

Yvonne Elaine Smith, age 80, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond P. and Winifred A. (Curran) Toy; brother, Jack Toy; sisters Marie (Toy) Blauser and Joanne (Toy) Stevenson; son, David D. Smith and twin infant sons; daughter, Nora Ann...

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Abelina Lovato

Abelina Lovato

Aug 14, 2016

ABELINA “LITA” LOVATO, 89, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away of a lengthy illness on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Abelina was preceded in death by her parents, Abelino and Rose Lucero; daughter, Betty Roberta Lovato, son, Alex Lovato Jr.; sisters, Sophie, Mary, Esther, and Simon. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Alejandro “Alex” Lovato; children, Betty...

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Maria Leyba

Maria Leyba

Aug 14, 2016

Maria Leyba, age 90, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Narciso and Antonia Tapia-Martinez; husband, Tobias Leyba; sons, Hipolito I, Hipolito II, Richard and Guadalupe Leyba; daughter, Diana Leyba; sister, Margaret Archuleta; brother Maximiliano Martinez; granddaughter, Doreen Baca, and son-in-law Lorenzo Martinez. Maria is survived by her son Andres Leyba and...

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Napoleon Garcia

Napoleon Garcia

Aug 14, 2016

NAPOLEON GARCIA, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 in his home in Abiquiu surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo Garcia and Lucia Suazo; wife Emma; brothers, Arturo and Nelson Suazo; granddaughter, Shanice and grandson, Julian. Napoleon was born April 25, 1931 in Santa Fe. Soon after his birth his parents returned to Abiquiu....

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David Sanchez

David Sanchez

Aug 13, 2016

DAVID KEITH SANCHEZ, 46, went to meet our Lord Jesus on August 13, 2016 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Elaine Sanchez; maternal grandparents, Alfred and Louisa Martinez, paternal grandparents, Teofilo “Chito” and Helen Sanchez. Due to David’s blindness he was limited in what he was able to do but he always loved...

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Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez

Aug 13, 2016

MARIA DANIELA MARTINEZ, 37, a resident of Embudo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Maria was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Horacio Archuleta and Floyd B. Martinez; uncle, Johnny A. Quintana. Maria is survived by her father, Daniel B. Martinez Sr., mother, Beverly F. Archuleta; brother, Daniel J. Martinez Jr.; grandmothers, Theresa Archuleta and Graciola Martinez; uncles...

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Joe Branch Jr.

Joe Branch Jr.

Aug 13, 2016

Joe A. Branch Jr., 70, a resident of Chamita passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 13, 2016. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joe Sr. and mother Rafaelita. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Connie; his children Michelle Fierro and husband Manuel of Chamita, Joey Branch and his wife Monica...

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Michael Lucero

Michael Lucero

Aug 12, 2016

Michael Thomas Benito Lucero, age 35, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Beronis and Juan A. Romero, and Pete and Rosana Lucero; aunt and uncle, Olivia and Alfonso Valdes’, including many other close uncles, aunts and cousins.  Michael was a member of the National Honor Society, MESA, and...

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Johnny Gonzales

Johnny Gonzales

Aug 11, 2016

JOHNNY W. GONZALES, 59, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. He was born November 3, 1955. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents,  Emilia and Philip Talachy of Espanola; brothers, Valentine Romero, Gilbert Gonzales, Leandro Talachy, Jerome Talachy, Philip Talachy Jr., and James Talachy. He worked for the city of Espanola. Loved his family very...

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