
Tim Salazar
Mar 25, 2016
TIM “TIMMY” FRANK SALAZAR, 46, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mela Rivera; grandfather, Esiquel Gallegos. He is survived by his son, Jude Salazar of Albuquerque; mother of his son, Jenny De La Torre of Albuquerque; sister, Yvette Serrano; nieces, Justina and...
Harold Herrera
Mar 24, 2016
HAROLD A. HERRERA, 85, born July 11, 1930 departed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Herrera and infant son, Matias; grandson, Dominic Herrera; daughter-in-law, Mildred; his parents, Benito and Teofila Herrera; brothers, Willie, Jose C., Bernabe, Roberto Herrera, Cleo Ortiz, Clarita Pacheco, Mary Bustos; In-laws, Antonio and Estefanita Guillen....
Salvador Martinez
Mar 23, 2016
SALVADOR MARTINEZ, 70, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Angela Martinez; brothers, Cruz and Victor Martinez; sister, Dolores Barraza; step-son, Joseph C. Trujillo; mother-in-law, Rosaura Martinez; brothers-in-law, Fred Martinez, David Dorado, Oscar Valenzuela; sister-in-law, Bertha Martinez. Salvador was a longtime construction...
Clifton Collins Jr.
Mar 23, 2016
Clifton “Skip” Collins, Jr. a resident of White Rock, NM passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on August 12, 1939. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton M. Collins, Sr., mother Lois Casperson-Collins, and Uncles Robert and Ralph Casperson. After proudly...
Genoveva Martinez
Mar 23, 2016
Genoveva Lucero Martinez, was called to be with our Lord on Wednesday March 23, 2016 she passed peacefully at home at the age of 103. Genoveva (Veva) was the lively matriarch of the Martinez family who filled her home with memories, stories about the old days, laughter, love for her family and love of cooking, no one ever left Grandma...

Howard Richerson
Mar 21, 2016
HOWARD OVERTON RICHERSON, 85, a resident of Los Alamos, born April 13, 1930, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel (Scott) and Freida Richerson; siblings, Barbara Winters, Geraldine Wade and Nathaniel (Bud) Richerson; children, Rebecca Richerson-Farris and Jeffery Richerson. Howard grew up with an appreciation for the mountains and the landscape of...

Maryann Trujillo
Mar 20, 2016
MARYANN TRUJILLO, 61, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016, due to a sudden illness. MaryAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto and Criselia Vigil; her brother, Kenny Vigil; her daughter, CrisAnn Trujillo; her son, Joey Trujillo; and her father-in-law, Esequiel Trujillo. MaryAnn is survived by her loving husband, Jose L. Trujillo; sons, Jacob...
David Franklin Jr.
Mar 17, 2016
David Franklin Jr aka Hitman, 38, a resident of Espanola passed away on Thursday March 17, 2016. He was survived by his mother Sharon Franklin, father David Franklin Sr. His brothers Jesse Franklin, Billy Jack, sisters Annette Wheeler and brother in law Jesse Wheeler, Cheyenne, Joan, Laura, Jo-Ann. He had 2 loving children. We would like to thank the nurses and doctors at...
Isabel Ziegler
Mar 17, 2016
ISABEL HOWE ZIEGLER passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the age of 97. Isabel (Belle) was the generous and gracious matriarch of the Ziegler family and was much loved and admired by her children and grandchildren. Born in Westerville, OH Isabel attended Otterbein College in Westerville. She excelled in theater and the arts, and during her senior year,...
Raymundo Casados
Mar 16, 2016
Raymundo C. Casados, 32, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kimbery Casados; grandparents, Raymundo Griego, Christopher and Leonardito Martinez, and Casimiro and Patrocinia Casados; uncle, Macario and Elmer Griego, and Lawrence Casados; aunt, Eva Griego and cousins, Mike Barela, Andrew Casados, Dion Martinez, Maggie Rodarte, and Larry...
Charles Ortiz
Mar 16, 2016
Charles Isaac Ortiz, a native Chimayoso, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, was born at the Embudo Hospital June 6, 1952 to Atilano Ortiz and Evelyn Frey Ortiz, a missionary teacher. He graduated from UNM in 1978. He is survived by his wife Rev. Georgia Adams Ortiz, two sisters, his twin Elsie Martinez (Eddie) and Phyllis “Felicia” Ortiz both...
Maria Fresquez Martinez
Mar 16, 2016
MARIA JOSEFA FRESQUEZ MARTINEZ, 94, a lifetime resident of San Pedro, was called to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 surrounded by family, following a long battle with dementia. Maria was an active member of our community. Mrs. Martinez served as head cook at the Española Public Schools for 27 years, prior to her retirement. She worked...
Teodora Martinez
Mar 15, 2016
TEODORA MARTINEZ, 99, born February 7, 1917 in Coyote, and a lifetime resident of Española, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 75 years, Rev. Emilio Martinez; daughters, Clora and Rebecca; parents, Pablo and Getrudes Trujillo; brothers, Ernesto, Felipe, Pablo and Rosenaldo,...
Mary Becker
Mar 13, 2016
MARY R. BECKER, 100, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. In 1931 she moved to Reno, Nevada and consequently made her residence in Carlsbad for several years; she then made Albuquerque her final residence. She enjoyed riding bikes and was always very active and health cautious. At the age of 88 she was still doing...
Ronnie Vigil
Mar 13, 2016
RONNIE D. VIGIL, 61, a resident of San Pedro, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Sam P. Vigil; maternal grandparents, Narciso and Victoriana Serrano; paternal grandparents, Manuel and Carmelita Vigil and many other relatives. He was known by so many people. He was happy and joyful and made friends with everyone....
Karen Young
Mar 11, 2016
Karen Ann Young Funeral services for Karen Ann Young, 46, who died in the crash of a single engine aircraft she was flying, will be Friday, March 18, at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. Burial will be in Gauje Pines Cemetery followed by a reception at the church’s Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall....
Genoveva Ulibarri
Mar 9, 2016
GENOVEVA ULIBARRI, 86, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adeliado Samora and Onofre Aguilar; brothers, Ernesto, Marcelino, Gabriel Raynel, sisters, Isabel and Angelina; son, Adam, Husband Juan Ulibarri; brother and sisters-in-law. Genoveva Ulibarri is survived by her brother, Adeliado Samora Jr.; niece who was her caretaker,...
Robert Lopez
Mar 8, 2016
ROBERT LOPEZ, 81, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. It is such a gift to leave this earth and know that your life had true meaning of love and purpose; impacting not only your loved ones but all others that crossed your path. It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Robert Lopez,...
Pablo Griego
Mar 7, 2016
PABLO GRIEGO, 75, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 of Congestive Heart failure. Pablo was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Griego; parents, Carmen Felix and Demetrio Griego. He loved walking his dog. Mr. Big. Pablo was a wonderful father and grandfather. He is survived by his children, Adam Griego and companion Shannon,...
Tito Garcia
Mar 6, 2016
TITO A. GARCIA, 81, a lifelong resident of Tierra Amarilla, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anita Garcia; brothers, Orlando and Isaac. Mr. Garcia was born and raised in Tierra Amarilla and was a Veteran of the US Army Reserves. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree...
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