Anthony Valdez
Nov 24, 2015
Anthony David Valdez, 22, a resident of Cebolla, N.M., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Anthony was a great person with an amazing personality. He was always willing to lend a hand and be there when you needed him. He was always happy and cheerful. We will miss him and his smile forever. He was preceded in death by his step-father Ben Cordova,...
Lafayette Rodriguez
Nov 24, 2015
Lafayette (Lafo) Rodriguez, of Dixon, NM passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the age of 80. Lafayette was born to parents Malaquias and Josefa Rodriguez on March 21, 1935 in Chamisal, NM. He grew up among five brothers and three sisters. He attended Menaul High School, graduating in 1953. He enlisted in the Marine Corps serving three years. Upon...
Elaine Saiz
Nov 23, 2015
ELAINE A. SAIZ, 90, a resident of Espanola Valley passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Jake Saiz; son, Steve Saiz; granddaughter, Ashley Romero. Elaine along with her husband Jake owned and operated Jake’s Market for many years. Elaine was a volunteer pink lady at the gift shop at Espanola hospital and...
Lisa Roybal
Nov 21, 2015
Lisa A. Roybal 37, a resident of Chimayo, born on June 13, 1978 and passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 following a sudden illness. Lisa was preceded in death by her beloved father, Filimon Romero and other loving relatives. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Matthew Roybal of Chimayo; her dear mother, Cruzita Romero; her beloved sister Linda...
Sammy Herrera
Nov 21, 2015
Sammy Herrera, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 21, 2015. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Nambe New Mexico. Born to Eloy and Guadalupe Herrera on October 18, 1955. Proceeding him in death are his parents and brothers Teodolo, JoseMaria, and Timmy Herrera; Nephew, Tommy Herrera Jr; Paternal grandparents, David and Manuelita Herrera, maternal grandparents, Josemaria and Julianita Ortiz;...
Gilbert Fuentes
Nov 21, 2015
Gilbert Thomas Fuentes, a resident of Truchas, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was born to Gilbert and Floy Fuentes on July 24, 1947. At the age of 3 he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and at the age of 5 he was diagnosed with scoliosis of the spine and polio. Thomas graduated from...
Tessie Martinez
Nov 21, 2015
TESSIE M. MARTINEZ, 38, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Tessie was preceded in death by her father, Luie Nelson Martinez; nephew, Louie Martinez; cousin, Eli Padilla, Joey Rael; uncle, Alex Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Cayetano and Esneda Trujillo, paternal grandparents, Luciano Martinez and many aunts, uncles and other relatives. She liked to cook and help...
Rosebella Lineberry
Nov 20, 2015
Rosebella J. Lineberry, 77, originally from Santa Cruz, NM passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2015. Rosebella was preceded in death by her husband Ray R. Lineberry, parents; Jose Larkin Gallegos and Amada “Molly” Roybal, mother-in-law, Jean Colbert, brothers; Joseph “Chicken” Gallegos, and wife Rosie, and Antonio “Buddy” Gallegos; half brothers, Joe Gallegos, Eddie...
Margaret Lucero
Nov 20, 2015
MARGARET ANN TRUJILLO LUCERO “PEGGY”, 79, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Elisa Trujillo; sisters, Drucilla Perdoza and Susie Medina; brother, Ray Paul Trujillo; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Trujillo and Cruzelda Trujillo. She loved going to bingo. Margaret was an active member of the San Juan...
Dusty(RuthEllen) DeAguero
Nov 18, 2015
DUSTY (RUTH ELLEN) DEAGUERO, 73, a longtime resident of Española, passed away of a brief courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Jeannette Howell and other loving relatives. Dusty held various jobs throughout her life, her favorites were Disc Jockey at KBSO, legal secretary, Health Field and most...
Virginia Lee
Nov 16, 2015
Virginia Dillon Lee, 82, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. Her spirit is now with her deceased spouse, James Oliver Lee who died on November 24, 1990. She is survived by: her sister, Dorothy O’Hara, and her five daughters; Rosemary Rezendes and spouse, Dee Keoski, spouse and two children, Virginia Lee Bateman, spouse and four children, Nora Lee and spouse, Megan...
Eddie Diaz
Nov 16, 2015
EDDIE DIAZ, 63, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born January 3, 1952 and raised in Alcalde. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Cecilia Diaz; brothers, Michael Diaz and Ruben (Kelly) Vigil; in-laws, Floyd and Celina Martinez; brothers-in-law, Jimmy and Chris Martinez. His biggest...
Laura Collett
Nov 14, 2015
LAURA COLLETT, 78, a resident of Santa Fe for the past 12 years passed away of natural causes on Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Halie Delarme, father, Charlie Collett; sisters, Mildred, Violia, Rosetta, Hazelene, Burlene and brother, Arnold. Laura worked as a private nurse for many years before retiring to New Mexico to...
Francesquita Chavez
Nov 12, 2015
FRANCESQUITA “KIKA” CHAVEZ, 86, a resident of Los Ojos, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leandro Chavez; parents and siblings. Francesquita is survived by her children, Ernesto (Marianne) Chavez of Los Ojos, Fernando (Elaine) Chavez of Los Ojos, Chon Chavez of La Madera, Leo Chavez of Los Ojos,...
Emma Gallegos
Nov 12, 2015
EMMA R. GALLEGOS, 71, a resident of Hernandez, born in Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luis Gallegos; father, Lucas Reynolds; brother and sister, Lito and Bernice Reynolds; father-in-law, Germon Gallegos, mother-in-law, Finana Gallegos; brothers-in-laws, Gilbert and Herman Gallegos; nephew, Jerome Reynolds; great-nephew, Alex Abeyta. She is survived by her mother,...
Tony Trujillo
Nov 11, 2015
TONY ALEX TRUJILLO, 76, peacefully passed away at his home in Cordova surrounded by his loving family after battling a lengthy illness. Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Candido and Sarita Trujillo; brother, Willie Trujillo; great grandson Alexavier Lucero; nephews, Candido Romero, Willie Trujillo Jr., and Kenny Romero. Tony was a veteran who served in the Army during...
Lore Dise
Nov 11, 2015
Lore J. Dise – Age 62 a resident of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Phillip Young of Port Orchard, WA; mother, Zina Wheeler of Waterflow, NM; and daughter, Judy Lopez of California. Lore served the Española Valley and Ojo Caliente community...
Joy Garcia-Moya
Nov 11, 2015
JOY V. GARCIA-MOYA, born December 7, 1972 passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Joy is preceded in death by her father, Jose Primo Ben Garcia; paternal grandparents. Joy was loved by all who knew her. She has many nephews and nieces who will miss her dearly. She was especially close to Isaiah, Andrea-rae, Sophia and Christopher. Mrs. Garcia- Moya...
James Medina
Nov 11, 2015
JAMES MATTHEW MEDINA, 34, a resident of Española, born on November 22, 1980 and passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 following a lengthy disability. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Carla Medina; grandparents, Carmelita and Manuel Martinez and Archie Medina; aunts, Patty Medina, Veronica Trujillo and Lucille Ortiz; uncles, Amado Martinez, Arsenio Romero (Nino) and Florentino...
Ernestine Martinez
Nov 10, 2015
ERNESTINE T. MARTINEZ, 43, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away of a sudden illness on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Juan M. and Roselda Martinez from El Guique, Mary Cachora from Ohkay Owingeh, Luther Curran from Winterhaven California; favorite uncle, Alvin Curran from Ohkay Owingeh. Ernestine liked to draw and enjoyed herself...
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