Obituary Listing

Carole Montoya

Carole Montoya

Jul 30, 2016

CAROLE JUNE MONTOYA, 49, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Carole was preceded in death by her father, David Francis Washburn. Carole was a Data Specialist for Los Alamos Public Schools, and she was a lot owner for the Los Alamos Stables Association. Carole is survived by her daughter, Julia E. Montoya; husband,...

Janet Pyburn Cowan

Janet Pyburn Cowan

Jul 29, 2016

Janet Ruth Pyburn Cowan, died unexpectedly from a Brain hemorrhage on Friday, July 29, 2016. Janet was born May 13, 1959 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Janet graduated from LAHS in 1977 and married Jerry Cowan that fall. Jerry and Janet wanted to explore America and Janet wanted to study fashion design and sewing. Over the next 3 years, they...

Mary Segura

Mary Segura

Jul 29, 2016

Mary Segura, 48, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Margaret Cata. Mrs. Segura is survived by her husband, Jerry Segura; son, Jerry Jr. and fiancé Natasha; two special friends like sisters, Beverly Gomez and Berna Salazar; sisters-in-law, Yolanda Vailon (Joe), Dian Segura (Mike), and Beverly...

Tommy Martinez

Tommy Martinez

Jul 27, 2016

Tommy P. Martinez, 72, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 due to a long term illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Isaac; brothers, Albert, Jimmy, and Jimmy Baby; granddaughter, Jennifer Martinez; and parents, Thomas and Eliza Martinez. Tommy was a construction worker, truck driver, and tractor operator for 50 years, and loved...

Remigio Archuleta

Remigio Archuleta

Jul 27, 2016

REMIGIO ARCHULETA, 83, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Archuleta; parents, Maximinio and Rosa Archuleta; daughter, Christina Chavez; and all his siblings. Remigio worked for Campbell Soup Company for 33 years. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and family gatherings. He...

Angela Caro-Irving

Angela Caro-Irving

Jul 24, 2016

Angela Caro-Irving , 37 a resident of Española, was tragically taken from her family, Sunday, July 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents; husband, Dushan Irving; aunt, Santos Gutierrez, uncle, Ramon Chavez; and nephew Carlos Soto- Caro. Survived by her 5 beautiful children, Marina (19), Marissa (15), Amaury (9), Marylou (3), and Mariley (11 months);...

Renee Cata

Renee Cata

Jul 24, 2016

Renee Cata, age 43, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Freddy Cata; brother, Randy Mondragon; grandmothers, Emily Cata, Teodora Vigil and grandfather, Juan Vigil. Renee enjoyed music, cooking, dancing, going on nature walks and loved her grandchildren. Renee is survived by her mother, Dolores Cata; children,...

Manuel Gallegos

Manuel Gallegos

Jul 23, 2016

Manuel C. Gallegos, age 41, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Manuel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eilario Gallegos, Rosabel Vigil; maternal grandparents, Antonio and Luz Ortega; father, Gonzalo Gallegos; sisters, Suzie Acosta, Silvia Martinez and brother, Gonzalo Gallegos Jr. Manuel loved his motorcycles, working on cars, spending time with his family....

Anacita Martinez

Anacita Martinez

Jul 22, 2016

Anacita (Sanchez) Martinez, known to everyone as Annie, passed away on July 22, 2016. Annie was born on September 12, 1929, to Abel and Pomesina (Cata) Sanchez at San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. Annie married Frank Cho Hay Martinez and they shared a happy life together, raising their four children. In addition to being a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great...

Shirley Davies

Shirley Davies

Jul 22, 2016

Shirley L. Davies, age 91, a resident  of Los Alamos passed away on Friday,  July 22, 2016 at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a prolonged battle with dementia. She was born on May 22, 1925 to William and Lucille Fay Davies in DeWitt, New York. . She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lucille Davies, Brother, Morris and...

Gary Bequett- Courtsey Announcement

Gary Bequett- Courtsey Announcement

Jul 22, 2016

Gary W. Bequette Passed away July 22, 2016 Born June 13, 1939 – July 22, 2016 Gary was born in Hastings, Nebraska to Marcella and Bernell Bequette.  They moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1951.  Where he was a long time resident.  Gary served the Community in many ways.  He was involved in baseball, softball, Police League,  Leader of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the...

Donald Montoya Sr.

Donald Montoya Sr.

Jul 22, 2016

Donald Montoya Sr., 73, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on July 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucas and Celina Montoya; brothers, Toby, Joe, and Arnold Montoya; sister, Carm Archuleta; in-laws, Amarante and Donna Silva; brothers-in-law, Emmett and Henry Silva, Ed Little; grandsons, Jaden Luke Montoya and Amarante Jose Montoya; nephew Stewart Archuleta. Mr....

Luciano Torres

Luciano Torres

Jul 21, 2016

LUCIANO A. TORRES, 85, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Luciano is survived by his children, Bart Torres, Julie Torres, Mario Torres and Derek Torres. In lieu of flowers please donate to American Cancer Society. Private services will be held. The family of Luciano A. Torres has entrusted the care of their loved one to...

Lubella Martinez

Lubella Martinez

Jul 21, 2016

Lubella "Lubbie" Martinez, 62, a resident of Cordova passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her parents Ismael and Erlinda Trujillo who she lost within 11 months, grandparents, Feloqiuo and Eloisa Lopez, Julian and Natividad Trujillo and the father of her sons, Mike R. Martinez and many other loving relatives....

Shane Herrera

Shane Herrera

Jul 21, 2016

SHANE D. HERRERA, 40, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Pittsburg, PA where he was residing. He was preceded in death by his father, David Lopez; step-father, Robert L. Quintana; great-grandmothers, Alice Lopez and husband Daniel Lopez, and Rosanna Herrera and husband Narcisco. Mr. Herrera is survived by his mother, Elaine Herrera of Velarde;...

Betty Rivera

Betty Rivera

Jul 20, 2016

BETTY L. RIVERA, 50, a resident of Bernalillo and Ojo Caliente, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Betty was preceded in death by her mother, Florenia Rivera; brothers, Dennis and Joseph Rivera; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Teresina Duran, paternal grandparents, Alberto and Filomena Rivera. Betty loved arts & Crafts, she loved to draw, music, gardening, singing and loved to...

Benedict Ladabour

Benedict Ladabour

Jul 20, 2016

BENEDICT ‘BEN’ LADABOUR, 75, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved Marjorie Meyers; parents, Robert and Rufina Ladabour; aunt, Minga and uncle, Connie. Ben was a kind and gentle man. He enjoyed fishing and playing baseball. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people...

Beverly Trujillo

Beverly Trujillo

Jul 20, 2016

Beverly Pat Trujillo, born May 7, 1973, departed this life July 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Patrocinio and Juanita Maestas and Prescillano and Epimenia Salazar and paternal grandparents, Aurelio and Ruth Trujillo. Beverly is survived by her two daughters Julie Vigil and Jolene Trujillo; one granddaughter Elyana Rivera; father of her children, Mark Vigil; parents...

Joey Romero

Joey Romero

Jul 20, 2016

Joey Romero, 49, a lifelong resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Adonelia and Victor Romero; maternal grandparents Leandro and Juanita Padilla; uncles Rosendo Padilla, Teddy and Valeriano Pacheco; aunts Mida Pacheco and Lorraine Barela; cousins Robert Padilla and Mark Garcia. Joey comes from a large, loving, and...

Estrellita Villareal

Estrellita Villareal

Jul 20, 2016

ESTRELLITA M. VILLAREAL, 34, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Private services were held. The family of Estrellita M. Villareal has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com