Julie Perez
May 8, 2016
Julie DiAnne Perez, age 42, our beloved Julie left this life on Sunday, May 8, 2016, and has started on her journey into God's heavenly kingdom into his waiting arms. Julie was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Juan and Sophie Herrera and her paternal grandparents, Johnnie and Antonia Perez, her uncles, Johnny and George Herrera and her cousin Stevie...
Paul Lopez
May 7, 2016
PAUL O. LOPEZ (PO), 64, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe was carried away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Jesus’ Arms to join his parents, Paul and Rose and one sister, Jackie in his new home. He left behind Maria, 3 daughters; Melinda, Pauline and husband Allan and Amanda; one son, Paul John and wife Kristina; three beloved grandsons,...
Margaret Guenette
May 7, 2016
Margaret Anne Guenette, age 90, of Los Alamos, NM, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 7, 2016, surrounded by her family. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary Celia (Kontz) Toth; her infant son, John Peter; and her sisters, Mary (Toth) Lawler, and Helen (Toth) Pelrine. Margaret is survived by her devoted spouse of 58...
Olivia Blanco
May 7, 2016
OLIVIA H. BLANCO, 62, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Olivia was born April 30, 1954 in Parkview. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avelino Valdez, Andrea Lopez-Valdez; brothers, Avelino R., Alonzo N., and Joe L. Valdez, sisters, Edith A. Lopez, Ramona L. Valles. Olivia loved all her grandchildren and bragged about them...
Adela Martinez
May 7, 2016
ADELA S. MARTINEZ, 91, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Adela was preceded in death by her husband Gilberto Martinez; infant son, Alex Martinez; parents, Benjamin and Delmira Atencio; sister, Maria Lopez, brothers, Margarito, Phillip, George and Pedro Atencio; son-in-law, Tony Trujillo. Adela is survived by her daughters, Marcella Trujillo, Rosa Herrera (Johnny), and son,...
Lucille Lopez-Garcia
May 7, 2016
LUCILLE M. LOPEZ GARCIA, 64, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was born on November 8, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anselmo and Bernie Lopez Romero; sons, Jody and Joseph Garcia; sister, Carla DeVargs, brothers, Benny and Dennis Lopez; maternal grandparents, Juan B. and Rquel Salazar, paternal grandparents, Federico...
Michael Perez
May 7, 2016
MICHAEL J. PEREZ, 57, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 of a lengthy Illness. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Cruz Perez and brother, Leroy Perez. Michael was known to many by his sense of humor, and charm, along with being a hard worker, Michael had many passions, Most of all were his...
Paul R. (Bobby)
May 6, 2016
Paul R. Borrego (Bobby), 80, a resident of Santa Cruz was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 6, 2016. His favorite hobbies were woodworking and fishing. Bobby was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Borrego; parents, Adrian and Elena Borrego; brothers, Joe, Ursulo, Johnny, Jerry, and Benny; sisters, Juanita, Annie, Connie,...
Jose Varoz
May 5, 2016
Jose Larry Varoz, a resident of El Rito passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71 at his wife’s side on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Larry was born and raised in El Rito and moved to California in the 1960’s and eventually came back to El Rito in the mid 70’s. He was employed with the Mesa Vista School district...
Simon Maez
May 5, 2016
SIMON MAEZ, 83, my beloved husband Simon Vicente Maez, a resident of San Pedro, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, May 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Lugarda Maez; siblings, Desidro, Juan, Alonzo, Rosendo, and Hilario Maez, Lupita Vigil, Eufemia Rascon, Eddie James Maez; step-son, Michael Lopez. Simon...
Maria Villareal
May 3, 2016
MARIA ELENA VILLAREAL, 36, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Maria Elena was preceded in death by her father, Robert Villareal; maternal grandma, Lugarda Valdez; maternal grandfather, Jose G. Valdez, paternal grandmother, Elsa Villareal. Maria Elena was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her son, Abram Estrada; mother, Felima Villareal;...
Vitalia Moya
May 2, 2016
VITALIA S. MOYA, 89, a resident of El Llano, passed away of natural causes on Monday, May 2, 2016 surrounded by her family. Vitalia was preceded in death by her husband, Eugenio Moya; infant daughter, Doris Edulia and daughter, Lubella Moya; parents, Antonio David and Romanita Salazar; mother-in-law, Edulia Moya; 8 brothers and 6 sisters. She is survived by her...
Christopher Chilton
Apr 29, 2016
Christopher “James” Chilton, 31, a resident of Espanola passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Christopher was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lugi Maestas, Julia Morrison and grandfather John Chilton, Lupe Gonzales, cousins, John Maestas, Darlene Maestas, and Angelica Orligoza. Christopher is survived by his parents, Margie and Lorenzo Morrison, father, Bryan Chilton, brothers, John Chilton and wife Sonya,...
Henry Wilton
Apr 29, 2016
HENRY E. WILTON, 49, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Henry was born on May 14, 1966 to Henry and Susie Wilton and Agnes Mercado. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Freddy Madrid. Henry is survived by his daughters; Monique Maes, Vanessa Montoya and Andrea Wilton; his grandchildren; Alexis Garcia,...
Martha Cortez
Apr 28, 2016
Martha Helen Cortez, age 75, a resident of Los Alamos, NM., passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 due to natural causes. Martha was preceded in death by her son, Louis Edwards; parents, Maximillano and Helen Cortez; brother, Richard Cortez; sisters, Ida Edwards, Tillie Boatner and Sylvia Cortez-Pousson. Martha was a very loving, giving, caring and helpful person. She was...
Peter Sanchez Sr.
Apr 28, 2016
Peter F. Sanchez Sr. “Pops”, age 68, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Lydia Sanchez from Velarde; paternal grandparents, Juan de Dios and Mariana Sanchez; maternal grandparents Jose and Ascencion Romero; baby sister, Evangelina Sanchez; brother, Lawrence Sanchez; father-in-law, Elmer J. Torres. Mr. Sanchez...

Vicenta Rivera - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 28, 2016
Vicenta Rivera, 81, a resident of Espanola died peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2016 surrounded by her family. Vicenta was the matriarch of the Atencio Family; she was a devout parishioner of La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada Catholic Church and a member of the Santo Nino Coro de la Sagrada Familia. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Josefa Samora
Apr 28, 2016
Josefa “Josie” Samora, age 52, a resident of Chama, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Española. She was born on August 4, 1963 in Ensenada to Jose Nemecio and Maria Josefa Samora. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Patsy, Ermerlinda and Simonacita Samora; and her spouse, Emilio Madrid. Josie is survived by her daughters,...
Nelson Aguilar
Apr 27, 2016
NELSON EDDIE AGUILAR, 71, a resident of El Valle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Nelson was preceded in death by his father, Anselmo Chemo Aguilar; brother, Raymond Aguilar. He is survived by his sons, Ivan Aguilar (Florence), Andrew Aguilar; mother, Oufelia Aguilar; grandchildren, Marcos, Jennifer, and Donivan Aguilar; brothers and sisters, Horacio Aguilar (Shirley), Leroy Aguilar (Sara),...
Dorothy Kluk
Apr 26, 2016
Dorothy Wynell Kluk, age 89, of Los Alamos, NM, died peacefully in her sleep on April 26, 2016, with her devoted son, Michael, by her side. Dorothy was preceded in death by her spouse, Joseph Roman Kluk; her parents, George Lonnie and Etta Pearl (White) Smith; and her brother and sisters, Odell Smith, Ruby (Smith) Bowen, Louise (Smith) Zimmerman, and Billy...
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