Brandon Trujillo
Oct 12, 2015
BRANDON LUKE TRUJILLO, 7 years and 8 months old, entered God’s kingdom on Monday, October 12, 2015. Brandon was born on February 10, 2008. He was the happiest little boy you would ever meet and was loved by all who he met. He loved playing with his toy trucks and loved spinning anything that had wheels. He was our sunshine...
Bernie Apodaca
Oct 12, 2015
BERNIE V. (BERNADITA) APODACA, 81, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel R. Apodaca; daughter, Veronica J. Martinez; brother, Emilio G. Vigil. Bernie is survived by her children, Alfred M. Apodaca and companion Martha Torrez, Ruby J. Martinez and husband Floyd, grandchildren, Daisy Trujillo, Lily Martinez, Ashley...
Teodoro Salazar
Oct 10, 2015
Teodoro Ted Salazar – Age 88, a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Alcalde, NM on March 2, 1927 to Seferino and Candelaria Salazar. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Theresa Salazar; his son, Teddy Salazar; his daughters, Ruthie Medrano, Candie Salazar and Connie Mora;...

Anne Donohoe
Oct 10, 2015
ANNE DONOHOE, 54, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Donohoe and father, Peter Lee Reynolds, Sr. Mrs. Donohoe is survived by her children, Sean Donohoe and fiancé Heather and Patrick Reynolds Donohoe; mother, Lynn Reynolds; brother, Lee Reynolds and numerous other relatives and friends....
Keith Coennen - Courtsey A
Oct 10, 2015
On October 10, 2015, the Good Lord took Keith Edward Coennen away from the strife of this life into a much better place. Keith had a rare passion for life and loved to travel far and wide - whether to Australia or Europe. Keith touched many people that he met. He had a keen sense of humor and his friends thought of...
Rebecca Martinez Lovato
Oct 10, 2015
REBECCA (BECKY) D. MARTINEZ LOVATO, 75, a resident originally from Cebolla and presently from La Mesilla born March 30, 1940, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 10, 2015 as a result of a stroke. Becky was the owner/manager of Becky’s Styling Salon. She was preceded in death by her son, Tony Martinez; father of her children, Julian Martinez; parents, Maclovio...
Richard DeAguero Jr.
Oct 9, 2015
RICHARD “RICK” DEAGUERO, JR., 33 a resident of Albuquerque formerly of the Española Valley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 9, 2015. Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Michelle DeAguero; uncle, Filbert DeAguero and numerous loving relatives. Rick will be fondly remembered for being a care giver to many. He will be missed by those who knew...
Avaristo Romero
Oct 8, 2015
AVARISTO ROMERO was born on October 8, 1931. He faithfully departed this earth and went with the Lord on his 84th birthday surrounded by his beloved wife and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Candido and Sarita Romero; son, Bruce, infant daughter Vivian Romero; grandchildren, Willie, Raul, and Joaquin; great-grandson, Eliseo Salazar; brothers, Antonio Romero, Candelario Romero...
James Rathjen Ph.D.
Oct 8, 2015
JAMES RATHJEN Ph.D. 56, a resident of El Rancho, passed away from cancer on Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, David Rathjen; brother, John Rathgen. James was a teacher of Science at Pojoaque High School and a professor of Geology at Northern New Mexico College for many years. He was a lover of the...
Rev. Norman Mead
Oct 7, 2015
Rev. Norman Joseph Mead, 94, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away after a series of health problems of increasing seriousness on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Born 1921 in Rochester, NY, son of William Darwin Mead and Georgina Edwards Mead, he was raised on a small rural farm near Spencerport, NY, with his older brother Clyde D. Mead and the...
Nora Maestas
Oct 5, 2015
Nora W. Maestas, Age 86, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Gusman Maestas Sr. parents Margarito & Sirila War and brothers Alex & Armando War. Mrs. Maestas is survived by her two sisters, Andrellita Espinoza, and Virginia Vigil and 5 brothers, Salamon & Maria Elena War, Margarito...
Donald Mathiasen
Oct 4, 2015
DONALD “DONNY” MATHIASEN, 23, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Donald was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lottie and Guy Briggs, paternal great-grandparents, Savina and Eloy Torrez. Donald is survived by his mother, Heidi Mathiasen of Española, father, Donald Mathiasen and companion Mircie of Santa Fe; wife, Angelique Cordova of Española; sister,...
Rex Roybal
Sep 30, 2015
Reyes “Rex” Roybal, 62, a resident of Velarde, passed away on September 30th after a lengthy illness. He loved fishing, woodworking, and gardening. He especially loved working on his garden and took great pride in keeping it clean. He pulled every weed spending up to 6 hours a day in that garden. During the rest of the day he read the newspaper and was...
Fred Montoya
Sep 30, 2015
Fred Montoya, 86, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Federico L. Montoya; mother, Margarita Delgado and sister, Lucy Delgado. Mr. Montoya was a mechanic and later retired to be a school bus driver in which he retired from that also. He enjoyed fishing and loved to...
Christina Griego
Sep 28, 2015
CHRISTINA L. GRIEGO, 86, a lifelong resident of La Madera, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, September 28, 2015. Christina was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio S. Griego; children, Stanley A. Griego, Leo Griego, and Loretta Griego; grandson, Mark M. Martinez; parents, Juan Bautista and Elena Lovato and several siblings. Christina along with her husband owned...
Joe Martinez
Sep 28, 2015
JOE A. MARTINEZ, 59, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2015. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Amadeo and Beneranda Martinez; maternal grandparents, Medardo and Francisquita Gonzalez; infant brother; step-son, Donald Gurule; paternal grandparents, Luis and Francisquita Martinez; aunts, Sadie Morfin, Adelina Martinez, Mary Madrid, uncle, Mariano Gonzalez, and Willie Martinez. Joe loved...

Moises Romero
Sep 28, 2015
MOISES ROMERO, 93, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beronis, father, Victor Romero; brothers, Felix, and Jeremias, sisters, Cipia and Adonelia, son, Adauto, grandson, Brian Romero, brother-in-law, Nick, Juan and Esequiel, sisters-in-law, Mabel, and Precedes. Moises served in the Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going for wood...
Donald Pompeo
Sep 27, 2015
DONALD RICHARD POMPEO, 75, a resident of Los Alamos passed away at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO on Sunday, September 27, 2015 following a brief illness. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Fay Pompeo; brother, Harry Pompeo, Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Lena Mae Barkley. Don will be remembered as a happy...
Gina Montoya-Martinez
Sep 25, 2015
GINA MONTOYA-MARTINEZ, 36, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a short illness on Friday, September 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Vigil; brother, Julian Montoya; maternal grandmother, Rosario Vigil; cousin, Linda DeAguero; paternal grandmother, Josie Montoya. Gina loved animals especially her dogs, Hershey and Tootsie. She was a great cook. Gina was a very...
Lucas Martinez
Sep 25, 2015
Lucas D. Martinez, age 21, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Efren and Corrina Martinez of La Puebla; paternal grandparents, Juan Pedro and Refugio Martinez of Ojo Sarco. Lucas had a passion for the great outdoors, ranching, fishing, hunting, camping and he loved driving “little...
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