Erlinda Trujillo
Aug 25, 2015
ERLINDA L. TRUJILLO, 84, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Feloquio and Eloisa Lopez; in-laws, Julian and Natividad Trujillo; son-in-law, Mike R. Martinez; brother-in-law, Max and Carolina Trujillo. Erlinda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked in Los Alamos for...
Thomas Messick
Aug 24, 2015
THOMAS MITCHEL MESSICK, 47, a lifelong resident of Tres Piedras, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Teofilo “Toy” Padilla. Thomas was the most amazing father anyone could ask for. He was very talented, having many interests and loving unconditionally, not only family but to strangers as well....
Koie Jorgensen/McCauley
Aug 23, 2015
KOIE JORGENSEN/MCCAULEY (MAMA J), Koie was born on April 3, 1931 and passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos with her family by her side. She moved to the Española Valley at age 2, where she spent her childhood. She then married Howie Hughes and they had a daughter named Arita Dean Hughes....
Cathy Nogar
Aug 21, 2015
CATHY LORRAINE NOGAR, 91, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. A lifelong dog aficionada, Cathy helped found the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club and was well known in the dog breeding world, as much for her Hopi Kachina Dalmatians as for her work as a respected dog show judge. Cathy loved to be active,...
Roberto Rios
Aug 20, 2015
ROBERTO F. RIOS, 79, a resident of Pojoaque, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Roberto was preceded in death by his mother, Romona, father, Jesus; brother, Polo; sisters, Eva and Sophie; and his son Danny; grandchildren, Jesus, Jazelle, and Alisha. Roberto was born August 28, 1935. He loved his family and he enjoyed golfing, boxing,...
Toribio Vigil
Aug 20, 2015
TORIBIO “TOBY” VIGIL, 39, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Juan D. and Mary E. Vigil; paternal grandparents, Ramon and Adela Villezcas. Toby loved cutting hair. He loved being in the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. He had a big heart, he was a person...
Ernesto Romero
Aug 20, 2015
Ernesto Antonio Romero, 60, a resident of El Rito passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Ernesto was preceded in death by his father, Eliseo Romero and mother, Adonilia Romero. Ernesto was a loving husband and father. He loved his children, grandchildren, and his great-granddaughter. Ernesto loved fishing, picking pinion, going for wood, riding in his truck and trike...
Joan Alcouffe
Aug 16, 2015
Joan Alcouffe, 75, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Davenport, and mother, Frances Davenport. She was educated at the University of Idaho from 1958-1962 and was an active member of the KKG sorority. She met her husband of 51 years, Raymond Alcouffe, in Idaho Falls,...
Billy Hogan
Aug 15, 2015
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Billy Mac Hogan announces his passing. Bill, 72, died on Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Los Alamos, New Mexico after a short battle with glioblastoma multiforme (brain tumor). Bill was born October 1, 1942 in Montague County, Texas. Because of his father’s work, Bill moved to several different towns in Texas as...
Abel Gonzales - Courtesy Announcement
Aug 14, 2015
Our beloved Abel went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2015. He was born Juan Francisco Abel Gonzales on June 1, 1935 to Abel and Sarita Gonzales in Jacona, NM. At the age of 15 he moved to California. He met Augustina “Tina” Martinez and they got married and raised five children, four daughters, Loretta, Janet, Annabel, and Isabel,...
Larry Atencio
Aug 12, 2015
Larry E. Atencio, 66, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Moises and Benancia Atencio; brothers, Beto and Wally Atencio, sisters, Minerva Archuleta, Rosina Valdez, Esther Morales, and Deliah Atencio. He is survived by his brother, Juan M. Atencio and wife Trinnie, sister, Amada Rodriguez and husband Ray;...
Seferina Ortiz
Aug 12, 2015
SEFERINA ORTIZ, born November 20, 1919 to Nemecio and Maclovia Lucero in Chamisal, NM, has gone to join her loved ones in Heaven. She leaves behind a legacy of flowers, land, children, extended family and friends. Her beloved first husband, Telesfor Lopez; father of her 13 children preceded her in death, as did her son, Bealquin Lopez; second husband, Fred...
Jonah Marshall
Aug 9, 2015
Jonah Marshall, age 42, died at his home in El Rito, New Mexico on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Jonah was born in Marathon, Florida. He spent his formative years in the Sunshine State, where he is remembered by his many friends as a smiling blonde boy with quick wit and lots of charm. Jonah moved to New Mexico in 2001,...
Gilbert Garcia
Aug 8, 2015
Gilbert “Gibo” Garcia, 53, a resident of Chimayo, born September 13, 1961, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Garcia Sr.; brothers, Calvin “Polo” Garcia and Ernesto “Ernie” Garcia; maternal grandparents, Libby and Leo Jaramillo, and paternal grandfather, Ismael Garcia Sr. He was a beloved companion, son, father, brother and friend....
Alvin Lujan Mascarenas
Aug 7, 2015
Alvin Lujan Mascarenas, 19, a resident of Peñasco and Velarde, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by great grandparents, Rueben and Ruth Salazar and Lorenzo and Elizaria Trujillo. He is survived by his parents, Nathan and Staci Mascarenas of Penasco, brothers Justin and Zachary, sister, Marissa, who was his little joy; grandparents who were...
Celerina Espinoza
Aug 5, 2015
CELERINA D. ESPINOZA, age 83, a long-time resident of Chimayo, passed away on August 5, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born to Epitacio DeAguero and Manuelita Medina DeAguero in Chimayo on February 3, 1932. Mrs. Espinoza is survived by her husband, Guillermo M. Espinoza of 63 years of marriage; her children, John G. Espinoza and wife Shahira,...
Father Casimiro Roca-Toscas
Aug 4, 2015
Rev. Casimiro Roca-Toscas, S.F., former rector of el Santuario de Chimayo, NM, died August 4, 2015. At the time, he was at home in the rectory at Holy Family Church, with his brothers Sons of the Holy Family and caretaker, who have been helping him for several years. He had celebrated his ninety-seventh birthday eleven days earlier. After thirty three...
Diane Mares
Aug 3, 2015
DIANE E. MARES, 56, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Consuelo Roybal and son, Benny J. Lovato. She was born September 14, 1959. She enjoyed being around her family, cooking and listening to music. Ms. Mares is survived by her husband, Benjie Lovato; children, Brandy Lovato...
Jake Gallegos
Aug 1, 2015
Jake Gallegos, 59, a resident of Hernandez, went home peacefully to be with his personal Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 1, 2015 following a lengthy Illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Josephine; father, Robert; sister, Maria; God-daughter, Melony; niece, BB Watson; paternal grandparents, Santiago and Anastacia Gallegos, maternal grandparents, Tobias and Martina Maestas. Jake was a...
Juan Trujillo
Aug 1, 2015
On Saturday, August 1st, 2015, Juan Daniel “Outlaw” Trujillo, of Los Ojos, NM, was unexpectedly called to the home of our Lord and Savior. His love and spirit will be carried on through his wife Maria of 15 ½ years and their children Isaiah Trujillo, Bryanna Gallegos, and Anthony Quintana. Also surviving him his parents Fernando Trujillo Jr., and Viola Trujillo,...
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