Gilbert Montoya
Mar 25, 2015
Gilbert Montoya, 78, a resident of Truchas and Chimayo. He came into this world June 13, 1936 and left us on March 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Casimiro, his mother, Eduvijen; his siblings, Abel Montoya, Florinda Romero, Adonisa Martinez, Eustacio Montoya, and Senovio Montoya; grandsons, Quentin Ramos and Brock Montoya. He lives on through his...
Lou Pierotti
Mar 21, 2015
Lou Pierotti, a long-time resident and Living Treasure of Los Alamos, has died. Lou will be remembered as a man of character, loving husband and father, prominent local businessman, coach and mentor of young people and for his athletic accomplishments. He is especially renowned for the creation of the Pierotti’s Clowns 5-man softball team, a Los Alamos institution since 1953....
Ross Garcia Sr.
Mar 21, 2015
Ross Garcia Sr., 65, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away in an automobile accident on Saturday, March 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Archuleta; biological father, Joe Garcia; father, Tommy Archuleta; mother of his children, Susie Sanchez. Mr. Garcia joined the Army in 1967 right out of High school, went to Vietnam and became...
Jeannie M. Vasquez
Mar 20, 2015
Jeannie M. Vasquez, age 62, a resident of Espanola, On March 20, 2015 our beautiful angel was called to heaven after a lengthy illness. Jeannie lived her life to build a strong and happy family and was surrounded by them during her passing. She was preceded in death by her daddy, Jesus Martinez; sister, Terry Rodriguez; parents-in-law, Jose and Mary...
Michael Raymond Fresquez
Mar 18, 2015
Michael Raymond Fresquez, 49, a resident of Chimayo, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Fresquez; brothers, James (Jamo) Fresquez and Joe Fresquez. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his two daughters, Tracy Lynn and Michelle Fresquez;...
Rose Quintana
Mar 17, 2015
ROSE QUINTANA, 86, a resident of Española, our beloved mother, grandma and great-grandma, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leopoldo Quintana and daughter, Orlinda Quintana. Rose enjoyed cooking and was a loving homemaker and a hard worker. Mrs. Quintana is survived by her children, Helen Rosas and husband Oscar, Patricia Trujillo...
Flora Herrera
Mar 17, 2015
Flora Herrera, 59, a resident of La Petaca, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Antonio Lujan; parents, William Dorothy Kessinger; brothers and sisters, Albert Kessinger, Marvin, Lorena Nickols, Genieva Lincoln, Gail Fitzwater; sister-in-law, Darlene Kessinger. Flora was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all...
Diana Gavina Trujillo
Mar 15, 2015
DIANA GAVINA TRUJILLO, 53, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, George Miera; mother, Viola Miera; brothers, Richard and Danny Miera. Mrs. Trujillo is survived by her husband, Robert Trujillo; daughters, Amanda Castillo and husband Florian, II and Julie Dosten and husband Edward; grandchildren,...
Cheyenne Cantrell
Mar 14, 2015
Cheyenne Kateri Cantrell, 31, a resident of Española, unexpectedly was called home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Cheyenne was a high spirited person who was full of life, she had many friends, and was very generous. She touched the hearts of many people, she was always smiling and had a laugh that was contagious. Cheyenne...
Dolores L. "Loli" Lopez
Mar 13, 2015
Dolores L. Lopez “Loli”, 57, born on May 2, 1957, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy W. Martinez; brothers, Sammy and Benny Gene Lopez; maternal grandparents, Louis and Dolores Montoya, paternal grandparents, Evaristo and Eufemia Morel Lopez; aunt, Lucy Gallegos and husband Ben, uncles, Audelio, Benjamin,...
Santiago A. Maestas
Mar 12, 2015
Santiago A. Maestas, 91, a resident of Chili, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12th, 2015. He was born December 22, 1923 in Chamita, New Mexico. He was the son of Felipe and Julianita Maestas who preceded him in death as well his beloved wife and companion of 68 years Eufemia Maestas who preceded him in death by 40 days;...
David P. Montoya
Mar 12, 2015
David P. Montoya, age 67 a resident of La Puebla took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on March 12, 2015 after suffering a courageous battle with cancer. David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and often shared stories of what he witnessed and endured during that time....
Ben Castañeda
Mar 12, 2015
Ben Castañeda, 97, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Avelina Castañeda; son, Paul Castaneda; and grandson Ray Martinez. Uncle Ben, as all his friends referred to him, was an avid golfer. He also loved gardening,...
Cosme L. Chacon
Mar 11, 2015
Cosme L. Chacon, 83, a lifelong resident of Gallina was called home by our Heavenly Father on March 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Carmelita Chacon; his brothers, Amadeo, Ramon, Patricio and an infant brother, Patricio; sisters, Amalia and Mary; brothers-in-law, Melisendro Sandoval, Preciliano Serrano, Patricio Vigil Jr. and Lonnie Jacquez. He was a...
Ostalio "Stal" Archuleta
Mar 11, 2015
OSTALIO “STAL” ARCHULETA, JR. 40, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Abiquiu, with a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. The family of Ostalio “Stal” Archuleta, Jr. has entrusted their loved one...
Vivian Lopez
Mar 10, 2015
Vivian Lopez, 67, a resident of Los Luceros passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Lopez and Olivama Leichtle Lopez; father and mother-in-law, Luis and Francisquita Lopez; brothers, Joe, Benny and Thomas Lopez, sister, Kathy Romero; brothers-in-law, Joe...
Beatrice V. Lucero
Mar 9, 2015
Beatrice V. Lucero 79, a resident of Velarde, passed away of a lengthy illness with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Manuelita Valdez; sisters, Margaret Sanchez and Consuelo Garcia; grandchildren, Danielle Beatrice Lucero, Antonio T-Bone Vasquez, infant granddaughters, Maxine Lucero and Conceptcion Lucero; brother-in-law, Federico Martinez. Beatrice worked for over...
Jose S. Montoya
Mar 9, 2015
Jose S. Montoya, 89, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 9, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Montoya; parents, Ramon and Catalina Montoya; brothers, Esquipula and Henry, sister, Veva. Joe was born November 11, 1925. He is survived by his children, Edwin Montoya and wife Laura...
Lawrence J. Gallegos - Courtesy...
Mar 7, 2015
Lawrence J. Gallegos, 55, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. Lawrence was born and raised in Fairview. Lawrence is survived by his daughter, Stefani Martin, son, Jordan Gallegos; parents, Jimmie and Dolores Gallegos of Fairview; sisters, Diane Sanchez of Fairview, Alice Abbott and husband Doug of Gardendale, TX, brothers, Sam Gallegos of La Mesilla, Michael Gallegos...
Father Jose Flavio Santillanes - Courtesy
Mar 6, 2015
Father Jose Flavio Santillanes, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 with his loving family at his side. He went to join his Lord during the Lenten season just about two weeks shy of celebrating his 75 birthday. He was born in Lemitar, NM on March 21, 1940 to Manuel Lucario and Genoveva Andrea (Garcia) Santillanes. He proudly served...
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