Benita Marquez
Feb 27, 2016
Benita Marquez, age 54, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jesus Rangel; father, Vicente Martinez Jr.; paternal grandparents, Vicente Sr. and Beatriz Martinez; maternal grandparents, Canuto and Marcelina Romero; infant sister, Carmella and infant brother, Vicente. Benita was as beautiful on the inside as she was...
Lee Naranjo
Feb 27, 2016
LEE EUSEBIO NARANJO, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan E. Naranjo; mother, Beatrice Naranjo on February 27, 1993; son, Gerald Lee Naranjo; grandson, Michael Ray Montoya; sisters: Jesusita Naranjo, Evangeline House, Denise Osvath; brothers: Antonio Naranjo and Larry Naranjo. Our beloved Lee E. Naranjo was born in Guadalupita (Turquillo)...
Petra Avila
Feb 25, 2016
PETRA AVILA, 88, a resident of Española and born in Rio Escondido, Mexico, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cayetano Avila; parents, Emilio and Concepcion Rangel and 4 sisters. Petra was a wonderful homemaker and amazing woman who raised 13 children. She was a wonderful cook...
Joseph Weber
Feb 23, 2016
JOSEPH B. WEBER, 67, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Juanita Weber; sister, Deborah Scroggins and nephew, Trent Johnson. Joseph lived his life in a reserved manner. He enjoyed time spent with his family and enjoyed outdoor activities such as, fishing, camping, riding his...
Anita Martinez
Feb 22, 2016
ANITA MARTINEZ, 87, a resident of Dixon, a loving Mother, Grandmother and sister passed away of a short illness on Monday, February 22, 2016. She was born on March 15, 1928 to the late Leonardo and Victoriana Martinez of Dixon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Martinez, daughters Sally Ann and Rose Marie and son Rudy Martinez....
Martha Hood Brown
Feb 22, 2016
MARTHA ANN HOOD BROWN, 94, beloved wife of the late Edward A. Brown, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2016, born in Knoxville, TN, on February 13, 1922 to Amy and Karl Kedzie Hood and was the middle of three brothers and two sisters. An Alumnus of University of New Mexico where she received her BS in Education and...
Dolores Duran
Feb 21, 2016
DOLORES ANN DURAN, 77, a resident of Española, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delfido and Louise Dominguez; brother, Jerry Dominguez; sister, Gloria Lerma, and Eleanor Gallegos. She loved to exercise and cook. She loved going to yard sales, thrift stores and loved spending time with her family. She will be missed...
Marcy Zellman
Feb 21, 2016
MARCY ZELLMAN, 88, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, February, 21, 2016. Private services will be held. The family of Marcy Zellman has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley 505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com
Joe Salazar
Feb 21, 2016
Joe (Pepe) A. Salazar passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years old on Sunday, February 21, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends who prayed and sang over him while he journeyed on to be with his beloved parents, siblings, and children. Joe was born in Pojoaque, NM, on August 4, 1925. Mr. Salazar, as he was known...
Louisa Martinez-Benton
Feb 20, 2016
Louisa Martínez Benton, age 82, passed away in Albuquerque on Saturday, February 20, 2016 after several years of declining health. She was born on June 9, 1933, to José Guadalupe Martínez and Luisa Romero Martínez, of Guachupangue, New Mexico. In 1950, Louisa married Margarito Merced "Mercy" Baca, from Santa Fe. They had five children together. In 1967, she married Clifford...
Horacio Vigil -Courtsey Announcement
Feb 19, 2016
Horacio D. Vigil, 79, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 19, 2016. He was born in Espanola, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Horacio was a proud Veteran who served in the United States Air Force, and retired from the State of New Mexico Radio Communications. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Desiderio and...
Juan Borrego
Feb 17, 2016
Juan Francisco Borrego, 95, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, after a short illness. Juan was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Teresa Bustos, daughter Carmen Seitz, parents Juan C. Borrego and Lucia Montoya; brother Gilbert Borrego; sisters Trinidad Espinoza, Ascension Barth and Christina Valerio. Juan was born in Santa Cruz, New Mexico in...
Donald Aquino
Feb 16, 2016
DONALD (CHIEF) AQUINO, 63, a resident of Lorain, Ohio and San Juan Pueblo, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ruth; granddaughter, Aurora Povi Shupe; paternal grandparents, Lorenzo and Reycita Aquino, maternal grandparents, Juan and Juana Jaramillo; aunt, Isabel Cooka; God-parents, Remigio and Ciprianita Chiwiwi; mother-in-law, Tillie Stewart. Donald was a...
Lawrence Salazar
Feb 16, 2016
LAWRENCE ALBINO SALAZAR, 64, a resident of Hernandez, laid his head to final rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Ramona Salazar; brothers, Tommy, Rudy and Albert; special friend, Willie Gonzales. Lawrence was known for his talent in carpentry and as a roofer, and loved the outdoors. Lawrence boasted with pride...
Roman Atencio
Feb 14, 2016
ROMAN ATENCIO, 62, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Max Atencio; paternal grandparents, Roman and Augustina Atencio and maternal grandparents, Max and Demetria Roybal. Roman Albert Atencio was a proud soldier, father, and grandfather. He served in the Korea Demilitarized Zone from 1974 to 1975, branch of...
Barbara Honey
Feb 14, 2016
Barbara Honey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Her children and family members were at her side. Barbara was born in Manhattan, KS on November 11, 1933. The youngest of three children of Orville and Lovey Hunt, she graduated from Manhattan High School in 1951 and then attended Kansas State University. During her first semester, she met her future husband...
Jessie Martinez
Feb 14, 2016
JESSIE RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ, 92 passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016, after complications from surgery. Grandma Jessie, the Matriarch of the Martinez and Maestas families, was born on July 15, 1923 to Filigonio and Emilia Rodriguez. She was a lifelong resident of Espanola, still living on her father's land and living in the same Adobe home she built with her...
MaryAnn Ulibarri
Feb 13, 2016
MaryAnn Ulibarri, 59, a resident of Las Nutrias, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. MaryAnn was born on November 4, 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor G. and Maria Imelda Martinez; sisters, Antonia Lovato, Beatrice, and Dolorita Martinez; brothers, Victor J. Martinez, Joe, and Robert Martinez. MaryAnn is survived by her husband of 41yrs, Harold...
James "Jimmy" Sanchez
Feb 12, 2016
James B. “Jimmy” Sanchez, age 64, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Chamita, passed away from Heart problems on Friday, February 12, 2016. James was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Ruth Sanchez; son, James A. Sanchez; close nephew, Juan Martinez; brothers, Jose Orlando and Paul G. Sanchez. James retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory after 35 years...
Asencionita Lopez
Feb 10, 2016
ASENCIONITA LOPEZ, 90, a lifelong resident of Truchas, passed away peacefully at home surround by her loving family on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heremejildo and Epimenia Ortiz; husband of 64 years, Gregorio Lopez; son-in-law, Nick Leyba; grandson, David Lopez; great-grandson, Mario Martinez; brother-in-law, Aurelio Lopez; mother-in-law, Ninfa Lopez....
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