Edna Espinoza
Jan 10, 2016
Edna Espinoza, 80 a resident of El Llano passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday January 10, 2016. Edna was preceded in death by her husband Antonio Espinoza; and grandson that they raised Donald Espinoza; his fiancé Amelia Martinez and baby Natalie; parents Alberto and Amanda Mascarenas; brothers, Leroy, Arturo, Lee and Roger Mascarenas. Edna was a loving...
Jose Gonzales
Jan 10, 2016
JOSE FLORITO GONZALES, 83, a resident of Dixon, passed away of a lengthy illness on Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, Arsenio Gonzales; parents, Rumaldo and Magdalena Gonzales; sister, Emma Gurule; brother, Albert Gonzales. Jose served in the Army during the Korean War from 1953 – 1955 as a P.F.C. He loved fishing, camping,...
Johnny Montoya
Jan 9, 2016
Johnny M. Montoya, 59, a resident of La Mesilla died peacefully of complications related to ALS, on January 9, 2016 at Casa de Rosa Assisted Living Center in Albuquerque, NM, where he was lovingly cared for. He was born to Johnny and Polly Montoya on July 16, 1956, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Manuel and Ramoncita Montoya of...
Rhoda Bailon
Jan 9, 2016
RHODA JOY BAILON, 39, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Racquel Marquez; paternal grandparents, Isauro and Aurelia Valencia, maternal grandparents, Patricio and Elisaida Baca. Rhoda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Rhoda was born February 1, 1976. She is survived by...
Jacob Salazar
Jan 9, 2016
Jacob J. Salazar, age 19, was born November 20, 1996 and was called to his heavenly home, Saturday, January 9, 2016. He graduated from Rio Grande High School, Class of 2015, and was the Class Salutatorian. He realized the importance of an education and worked hard to be successful. He was awarded an academic scholarship to his dream college, the University of New Mexico. Jacob was...
Antonio Valdez
Jan 8, 2016
ANTONIO J. VALDEZ, 24, a resident of Chamita, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 following a car accident. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Elena Valdez and grandfather, Jose A. Gallegos. Mr. Valdez is survived by his son, Jerome A. Valdez of Chamita; mother, Rosalie Sandy Gallegos and companion Paul Tapia of Española; father, Joey A. Valdez...
Rick Ortiz
Jan 7, 2016
RICK J. ORTIZ, 29, a resident of Nambe, passed away of a unexpected sudden illness on Thursday, January 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Waldo Ortiz Jr.; grandmother, Martha Ortiz; uncles, Ramon Ortiz, Freddie Salazar, and Matthew Roybal, aunt, Marlene Roybal; grandfather, Addie Roybal. Rick will be remembered as a caring, devoted and loving father. Rick...
Ann Roach
Jan 6, 2016
ANN ROACH, 92, a resident of White Rock, passed away at her home in the presence of her family, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, following a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bart and Frances Shepherd; children, Beverly Ann Mattson, Sara Lynn Evans, Pam Mackey; brothers, Bill Shepherd, and John Shepherd. She excelled in homemaking...
Nelson Martinez
Jan 6, 2016
Nelson M. Martinez, a resident of La Mesilla, passed on to eternal life on January 6, 2016, surrounded by his family, prayer and love. Nelson was preceded in death by his beloved son, Nelson, Jr.; his mother Trinidad Martinez; his beloved grandmother who helped raise him; Tecla Espinosa-Martinez; grandfather, Julian Martinez; his parents in-law, Bennie and Odilia Montoya; his father Ursulo...
Bobby DeVargas
Jan 5, 2016
BOBBY DEVARGAS, 66, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Tito and Amalia DeVargas; sister, Anita Bustos. Bobby is survived by his children, Lisa Raminez and husband Juan of Delta, CO, Carlos DeVargas of Denver, CO, Christopher DeVargas and wife Ceria of Denver, CO; 10 grandchildren and 4...
Juan Griego
Jan 4, 2016
JUAN DE JESUS GRIEGO, 74, a resident of Embudo, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Demostenes and Porfiria Griego; brother-in-law, Albert Jaramillo. He is survived by his companion, Sandra Borunda; daughters, Juanita Martinez and husband Abraham Martinez, Dilia and Margarita, son, Daniel; grandkids, Abraham, Isaiah, and Abrianna Martinez, Jacob Montoya all of...
Antonia Gutierrez
Jan 4, 2016
ANTONIA MARIA GUTIERREZ, 93, a resident of Chama, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Jose D. Gutierrez; son, Horacio Gutierrez; granddaughters, Rhonda Gutierrez and Vickie Valdez; grandson, Michael Smith, Jr. and 2 sisters. Antonia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved playing bingo and cards and...
Eulalia Newton
Jan 3, 2016
Eulalia Q. Newton age 92, passed away peacefully wrapped in the prayers of her loving family on Sunday, January 3, 2016 after a long, joyous and blessed life. Eulalia Elisia Quintana was born December 10, 1923 to Amarante and Ramoncita Quintana. Eulalia was the second of three daughters. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest “Rocky” Newton, parents Amarante and...
Mary Scarborough
Jan 2, 2016
MARY SCARBOROUGH, 76, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Barbarita Naranjo. Mary was a very sweet lady who touched many lives and had many friends. She will be missed by all. The family would like to thank friends and loved ones for their...
Michelle Aguino
Dec 29, 2015
MICHELLE ROSALIE AGUINO, 40, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Michelle was currently employed with the Espanola Valley High School and formerly with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Michelle is survived by her daughter, Martina Aguino; grandson, Jerome Valdez; ex-husband, Patrick Aguino; mother, Bernadette Yazzie; sisters, Patricia Yazzie, Beverly Yazzie and Jean Aguino, brother-in-law, Chris...
Elizabeth Montoya
Dec 27, 2015
Elizabeth M. Montoya, 87, of Ojo Caliente, NM passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2015 at her Granddaughters home surrounded by family in Broomfield, CO under the care of Halcyon Hospice and Palliative Care. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents Evaristo and Albiania Jaramillo; brother Evaristo Jr. Jaramillo; sister Sophia French; her loving husband of 62 years John...
Tamsye O'Dell
Dec 27, 2015
TAMSYE M. O’DELL, 78, a resident of Nambe Pueblo, passed away peacefully following a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Cantrell; grandson, Roland Kaskalla. Tamsye is survived by her children, Lela Kaskalla and husband Roderick, Mary “Roni” Romero, Diana Martinez and husband Andrew, Eddie “Edo” Romero, Steven Romero...
Vivian Vigil
Dec 24, 2015
VIVIAN M. VIGIL, 96, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Vivian was preceded in death by her son, Leo Vigil, daughter, Sheila Hernandez; parents, Nicholas and Ruth Montano. Vivian was born in Conejos, Colorado. She was a 1942 graduate of Loretto Academy in Santa Fe. She managed a Day-Care Center for 25 years. She enjoyed...
William George
Dec 23, 2015
WILLIAM GEORGE, 56, a resident of Española, was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Louise; daughters, Joann (Daniel), Laura (Stephen), son, Joey (Brenda); grandchildren, Josette, Tyler, Summer, Kiara, Nicolette, Stephen, and Sophia; his in-laws, Anita and Silas and many brothers and sisters both by blood and in Christ, as well as...
Joe Roybal
Dec 22, 2015
JOE R. ROYBAL, 78, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andronico and Leonarda Roybal; in-laws, Willie and Eufelia Rodriguez; sisters, Eileen Esquibel and Rose Medina; brother, Albert Roybal; brother-in-law, Willie Rodriguez; niece, Andronica Gonzales and nephew, Rick Dominguez. Joe is survived by his wife, Lydia Roybal; daughter...
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