Leroy Lujan
Sep 8, 2015
LEROY R. LUJAN, 65, born October 5, 1949 to Rafael and Elena Lujan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Elena Lujan; brothers and sisters, Gorgonio Lujan, Jerry Lujan and Belma Sandoval. Leroy was a very special son, brother and uncle. He cared for all his family and was always there when you needed him anytime day...
Cathy Overby
Sep 7, 2015
CATHY OVERBY, 64, a resident of Questa, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Norbert Garcia; brother, Joe “Sonny” Garcia. She is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Damian and wife Victoria, Manuel and wife Joslyn; grandchildren, Mark, Clarissa and husband Ferris and Deanna, Great-grandchildren, Hayden, Kaylee,...
Fred Sanchez
Sep 7, 2015
FRED F. “KEKO” SANCHEZ, 68, was born on February 6, 1947 to (and preceded in death by) Federico Sanchez and Josephine Salazar. Keko went to be with our Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness. He was born in Monte Vista, Colorado but called Chama, New Mexico his home for the past 35 years. He was also preceded by a son,...
Socorro Martinez
Sep 7, 2015
Socorro Martinez, born April 13, 1942, a lifelong resident of Ensenada, NM went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2015 joining her beloved husband of 52 years, Oso Martinez. Socorro was preceded in death by her daughter, Georgia Pritz; parents, Ubaldo and Asencion Martinez; and several brothers and sisters. Many people say there is nothing like a...
Ellen Atencio
Sep 7, 2015
Ellen “Ellie” Atencio was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 7, 2015. Ellie was a loving, caring, spiritual woman who was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Jean Shay, two brothers, Brenden and Kevin Shay, three stepsons, Valdy, Wilfred and Patrick Atencio, and her beloved husband, Margarito Atencio. Ellie...
Jay Juan Martinez
Sep 6, 2015
Jay Juan A. Martinez, 76, a resident of La Villita, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Tonita Martinez; brother, Deloy, Aniver and Eliu P Martinez, sister, Lucy Manzanares; Jay is survived by his brothers, Eliu Martinez of La Villita, Margarito Martinez and wife Loretta of Espanola, Frank Martinez and wife Barbro...
Jerry Martinez Jr.
Sep 6, 2015
Jerry L. Martinez Jr., 48, a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 due to an unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Rosemary Martinez. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Adriana Martinez; siblings, Eileen Martinez and companion Joseph Springfield, Mark Martinez, John Martinez and companion Roberta; nieces and nephews, Jeralee Gorden...
Timothy Lehman
Sep 6, 2015
TIMOTHY (TIM) WAYNE LEHMAN, 52, born January 4, 1963 passed away September 6, 2015 after a long struggle with illness. He was preceded in death by his father Nathan Lehman. Tim was a skilled craftsman, artistic builder, handyman, and an avid outdoorsman. Tim is survived by his mother, Eufemia Lehman (Sisneros); his children, Francesca Appleton and Teofilo Lehman; grandchildren, Jhonathan,...
Elsie Miranda
Sep 5, 2015
Elsie Ortega Miranda, age 94, died peacefully at her home in Fairview, New Mexico on September 5, 2015. She was born June 12, 1921 in Chimayo to Apolonia Martinez and Juan Melquiades Ortega. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents and by sisters Adonaisa, Benigna (Nina), Esther, Eustolia (Eustie), Lourdes, and Lucille (infant), and by brothers Ambrosio (died at age...
Adonaiso Martinez Jr.
Sep 4, 2015
Adonaiso Martinez Jr. “Juni”, 56, a resident of Cordova, went home to rest on Friday, September 4, 2015. Juni was preceded in death by his father Adonaiso Martinez Sr., mother, Clorinda Martinez; brothers, Lito, Lenny, Roy and Andrew; brother-in-law, Filiberto Dominguez. Juni was an easy going guy who always had a smile and could make you laugh no matter the...
Calvin Tafoya
Sep 4, 2015
Calvin D. Tafoya 67, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Friday Sept. 4, 2015 of a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother; Victoria Dasheno, Father; Teofilo Dasheno, grandfather; Domacio Tafoya and grandmother; Patricia Tafoya. Mr. Tafoya was a veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from the school of banking at the...
Annabell Gonzales
Sep 3, 2015
Annabell F. Gonzales, 56, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 from a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adelia Trujillo; son, Leon Gonzales; brothers, Michael Trujillo and Gaylord Trujillo; nephews, Michael Trujillo Jr. and Kenny Martinez; ex-mother-in-law who was like a 2nd mom to her, Eudalia “Lala” Gonzales. Annabell “Bell” Gonzales was...
Leroy Dominguez
Sep 2, 2015
LEROY “TIGER” DOMINGUEZ, 63, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Dominguez; mother, Celina Dominguez; father-in-law, Willie Cordova; brothers, Levi Trujillo, Floyd Dominguez, David Dominguez, and Randy Dominguez. Leroy was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be truly missed by all those that had the privilege of having...
Maria-Mary Trujillo
Sep 1, 2015
MARIA-MARY P. TRUJILLO, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Maria was born in Ojo Sarco on February 19, 1949 to her adopted parents, Julian and Genara Sanchez. She was preceded in death by husband, Eliseo; daughter, Yvonne. Mary loved life, she loved fishing, going to the Casino, and her pets. She had her degree in...
Richard Keller
Sep 1, 2015
Richard A. “Dick” Keller, a Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory, died on September 1, 2015 in Los Alamos, NM. He was 80 years old. His death was related to his long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Dick lived with his family in Los Alamos since 1976 where he distinguished himself in the field of analytical chemistry,...
Percy Trujillo
Sep 1, 2015
PERCY L. TRUJILLO, 64, a resident of Rio Chiquito, born May 4, 1951 passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 of a lengthy illness of Cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Pablo C. Trujillo, mother, Lucy M. Trujillo of Rio Chiquito; Walter Trujillo; grandmother, Fedelina Valdez, grandfather, Joe Valdez both of Chimayo; step-daughters, Melanie DeAguero. Percy was...
Jimmy Vigil
Aug 27, 2015
Jimmy “David” Vigil, 66, a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother who raised him, Mabel Gallegos and his beloved dogs, Casper, Patches and Freckles. David was known in our community of Española as a Jewelry Artist and craftsman. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, going fishing and of...
Samuel Griego
Aug 27, 2015
Samuel Christobal “Sam Goodies” Griego, 89, a resident of Velarde, Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Thursday, August 27, 2015, one day shy of his 90th Birthday, he was born on August 28, 1925. Samuel was preceded in death by his daughter, Geraldine Griego; parents, Bernabe and Elena Griego; brothers and sisters, Juan Andres Griego and wife...
Emmanuel Martinez
Aug 26, 2015
Emmanuel Gerard Martinez, 50, passed away at his home in Velarde, New Mexico, on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Emmanuel was born to Corrine Bustos Martinez and Ricardo Samuel Martinez on April 12, 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corrine and Ricardo; his wife, Yvette Martinez, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. He is survived by his siblings, Gloria Valdez...
Guillermo Diaz
Aug 25, 2015
GUILLERMO DIAZ, 26, a resident of Chama, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. A rosary will be recited on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Chama. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the El Rito Presbyterian Church in Chacon, New Mexico, with a burial...
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