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Alfred Duran

Alfred Duran

Aug 11, 2016

ALFRED ‘FREDDIE’ (JACKSON) DURAN, 59, a resident of El Llano, passed away of a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Alfred was preceded in death by his father, Juan T. Duran; brothers, Arthur (Rat) Duran and John (Butch) Duran. Freddie was a spontaneous person always happy and caring. He was always joking around and loved the outdoors, hunting and...

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Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez

Aug 9, 2016

Juan A. Martinez, 62, a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Simon Martinez, Jr.; brothers, Father Vidal and Rafael Martinez; sister, Marcella Gonzales and close cousin, Vicente Archuleta, Jr. Mr. Martinez is survived by his mother, Rafaelita Martinez of Abiquiu; brothers, Simon Martinez, III of Arizona, Ben Martinez...

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Pita Vigil Archuleta

Pita Vigil Archuleta

Aug 7, 2016

PITA VIGIL ARCHULETA, 88, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Pita was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Manuel Vigil, Angelita Sandoval; brothers, Thomas and Frank Vigil, sister, Lorencita Ortega; husband, Ruben Archuleta; infant daughter, Maria Elena, daughter, Betty Stringer, son, Tommy Aguilar; granddaughter, Elsabeth Vigil. Pita enjoyed doing...

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Adam Lujan

Adam Lujan

Aug 7, 2016

Adam Lujan, age 32, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Tony and Louise DeVargas; paternal grandparents, Ruben and Josephina Lujan; aunt, Amelia Bustos; uncles Delfino Lujan and Alfredo DeVargas; and beloved cousin, Antonio DeVargas. Adam was currently employed by Jemez Mountain Electric Co-op. as a...

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Brandi Ortiz Merrifield

Brandi Ortiz Merrifield

Aug 7, 2016

Brandi Monique Ortiz Merrifield, age 22, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Benjie and Devonna Sena; grandparents, Willie and Celina Trujillo; grandparents, Louise Ortiz and Lourdes Ortega; cousins, Guero Danny Martinez, Steven and Debbi Padilla, and Jacyana Gallegos. Brandi was a courageous, adventurous, and free...

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Jim Shook

Jim Shook

Aug 6, 2016

JIM SHOOK, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother. Jim was an Electrician, carpenter, plumber and remodeled homes. Jim was an avid fisherman and was Army Veteran. Jim is survived by his spouse, Jorita Shook of Santa Fe; sons, Joey Shook, Jimmy Shook both...

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Blaine Hadden

Blaine Hadden

Aug 6, 2016

Blaine Meyer Hadden peacefully passed away at the age of 55 in his El Rito home surrounded by family after a brief and courageous battle with a very aggressive lung cancer, on August 6, 2016. Born in Crescent City, CA to Brenda and Staley Hadden, he was raised on ranches in southern Idaho and moved to Los Alamos, NM in...

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Christopher Gonzalez

Christopher Gonzalez

Aug 5, 2016

Christopher (Chris) Luke Gonzalez, 47, a resident of Llano, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2016. It is with a deep and heavy sadness that the family of Mr. Gonzalez announces his passing. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leandro and Bertha Gonzalez of Hebbronville, Texas; maternal grandfather, Clovis Medina and uncle, Jerry Medina both of...

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Joe Valdez Sr.

Joe Valdez Sr.

Aug 4, 2016

It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Joe R. Valdez Sr., a resident of Santa Fe, passed away sudden and unexpected, on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lugarda Valdez; brother, David Valdez, sister, Dolores Valdez; his in-laws Freddy and Corine Maestas and sister-in-law Eloise Chavez....

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Joe Salazar (Cheo)

Joe Salazar (Cheo)

Aug 3, 2016

Joe E. Salazar (Cheo), 75, a resident of Chama, raised in Los Brazos, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, following a short illness. Mr. Salazar was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Cresencio and Isabel Salazar; step-father, Carlos Madrid; nieces, Pina Valdez and Lisa Sanchez; brother-in-law, Guzman Valdez; mother-in-law, Vera Alcon; and father-in-law, Joe L. Trujillo. Joe was...

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Raul Chaparro

Raul Chaparro

Aug 2, 2016

Raul Chaparro, 65, a resident of San Ildefonso Pueblo, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. Mr. Chaparro is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Benjamin and Terrence (Larissa); mother, Ramona; four grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and many nieces, nephews and loved ones. Public visitation will begin on Friday, August 5,...

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Aurora Gurule

Aurora Gurule

Aug 2, 2016

AURORA GURULE, 97, a resident of Rio Lucio, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Aurora was preceded in death by her husband, Levi Gurule; son, Robert Gurule; parents, Eliseo and Antonita Borrego; brothers, Luis, Ernesto, Eliseo Jr., Alfonso, Frank, Paul and Horacio Borrego; grandsons, Steve and Louie Martinez, Marvin Gurule. She was born in Dawson NM,...

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Alejandro Manzanares (Alex)

Alejandro Manzanares (Alex)

Aug 1, 2016

Alejandro A. Manzanares, 37, born October 23, 1978 in Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. Alejandro is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Lee Manzanares; mother, Linda Ray Manzanares; and brother, Manuel Manzanares. Mr. Manzanares is survived by his wife, Angela Manzanares; children, Audrey, Patricia and Gabriel Manzanares; brothers, Elias Manzanares of Albuquerque and...

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Denise Rodriguez

Denise Rodriguez

Jul 31, 2016

Denise Rodriguez, 65, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Vigil and brother, William Vigil. Denise loved to knit, read and crochet. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband, Jake Rodriguez; mother, Ruth; granddaughters of the home, Sofia and Lorena; children, Javier (Emma),...

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George Arrietta

George Arrietta

Jul 31, 2016

George M. Arrietta, 75, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016. George was born on July 7, 1941 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Josephina Arrietta and sister, Ramona Maestas. Mr. Arrietta is survived by his children, Lenora Arrietta (Donald) of Santa Clara, Lisa Arrietta-Perez (Rigo) of Chimayo,...

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Charles Emigh

Charles Emigh

Jul 31, 2016

Charles Robert (Bob) Emigh, passed away after a brief illness at his home on the afternoon of Sunday, July 31, 2016, surrounded by his family.  Bob was born in Seattle, WA, on 7 April 1920, and grew up in Seattle, Denver, CO, and Arvada, CO. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from U. of Colorado, Boulder, and worked for...

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Mary Romero

Mary Romero

Jul 30, 2016

Mary A. Romero, age 90, a resident of Fairview, joined her husband, Juan A. Romero and other family members in Heaven on Saturday, July 30, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Medardo and Catharina Abeyta of Abiquiu; her late 1st husband Juan A. Maez; sons, Billy Maez and Johnny Romero; great-grandson, Paul William Martinez; brothers, Manuel, Nicolas, and...

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Adrian Baca

Adrian Baca

Jul 30, 2016

Adrian “Sedo” Baca, 36, a resident of the Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Santa Clara Catholic Church with a burial to follow at the Santa Clara Pueblo Cemetery. The family of Adrian “Sedo” Baca has entrusted the care...

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Sofia Curry

Sofia Curry

Jul 30, 2016

SOFIA CURRY, 84, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricio and Trinidad Pacheco; grandparents that raised her, Sotero and Manuelita Martinez; daughters, Arlene Curry and Lydia Salaz; son-in-law, Ramon Salaz; father and mother in law, James Ezra and Alice Curry;...

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Ernest Trujillo

Ernest Trujillo

Jul 30, 2016

Ernest J. Trujillo, 89, of Questa, passed away July 30, 2016.  A beloved brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, he was born and raised in Costilla, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife Ayda Trujillo, parents Juan Gabriel and Gavina (Arellano) Trujillo, siblings Casilda Barela, Levi Trujillo, Lino Trujillo, Epifanio Trujillo and Fernandes Trujillo, and granddaughter Andrea Trujillo....

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