Helene M. -age 91 - Los Alamos Emery
Oct 6, 2014
Helene M. Emery, 91, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, died at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos on October 6, 2014 of natural causes.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Emery in 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Dr. Deborah Heath of Las Cruces, and DyAnne Short and her husband Tom of Los Alamos. She is...
Margarito Anthony - age 46 - Abiquiu Velasquez
Oct 5, 2014
Margarito Anthony Velasquez, 46, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Margarito was preceded in death by his sister, Esther Velasquez Padilla; maternal grandparents, Emiliano and Andalsia Lopez, paternal grandparents, Margarito and Soledad Velasquez. Margarito was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. He was a proud owner of Velasquez Electrical Services, and he loved to...
Marlene E. - age 57 - Chimayo Course
Oct 3, 2014
Marlene E. Course, 57, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ercinia and David T. Ortiz; sister, Amy Sanchez, Christine Gauna; aunt Lydia Martinez. She enjoyed her job at LANL. She loved her 3 granddaughters which she called her “Girls”. She loved gardening, astronomy and tending to her...
Gilbert - age 86 - Los Alamos Naranjo
Oct 2, 2014
Gilbert Richard Naranjo, 86, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed into the arms of the Lord on October 2, 2014, with his loving family at his side. Gilbert was preceded in death by his devoted wife Helen, parents Ted and Ellen Naranjo and sister Flora Miakos.\r\nAlthough Gilbert suffered many health conditions throughout the years he always accepted his...
Rick J. - age 49 - Nambe Romero
Oct 1, 2014
\r\nRick J. Romero, 49, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. His presence well be sorely missed by all. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Clara Leon, maternal grandfather, Adrian Herrera; niece Vanessa (Vinny) Herrera; uncles, David (Leonard) and Ed (Eno) Leon. Rick was a veteran of the...
Judge Lorenzo - Age 90 - Los Luceros Martinez
Sep 27, 2014
Judge Lorenzo V. Martinez (Good Looking), age 90, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 27th, 2014. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita “Jenny” Martinez; parents, Norberto and Aurora Martinez; infant daughter, Priscilla Martinez; brother, Salomon Martinez, Pauline Martinez; sister, Stella Martinez and husband, Ismael; sister-in-law, Celina Martinez; grandson, John...
Orlando - Age 80 - Española - Maestas
Sep 26, 2014
ORLANDO MAESTAS, 80, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vianes and Olivama Maestas; sister, Patty Vigil; beloved grandsons, Kevin D. Martinez, Nicholas Maestas and Gabriel Fresquez; parents-in-law, Conce and Esther Martinez; brothers-in-law, Manuel, Freddie and Eloy Martinez, Sam Garcia....
Juan (Johnny) - Age 69 - Arroyo Seco - Gonzales
Sep 26, 2014
JUAN GONZALES (JOHNNY), 69, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Crestina Gonzales; brothers, Fidel and Randy Gonzales; sister, Lita Gonzales; daughter-in-law, Annette Gonzales and nephews Richard and Joseph. He spent many years working as a truck...
Emilia - Age 73 - Chimayo - Vigil
Sep 26, 2014
EMILIA MARIA VIGIL, 73, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Max Vigil; daughter, Sharon Vigil; grandson, Nicholas Smith; father, Maximino Martinez; mother, Margarita Vigil; step-father, Antonio Vigil; mother-in-law, Sabina Vigil; father-in-law, Fabian Vigil; sister, Celestina Maes and brother-in-law, Juanito Maez. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her husband,...
Lizzie "GG" - Age 91 - Alcalde - Medina
Sep 24, 2014
Lizzie “GG” Medina, 91, a lifelong resident of Alcalde, passed away at home Wednesday, September 24, 2014 with her family by her side. She graduated from Santa Cruz High School and after graduation, during World War II, Lizzie along with her sister’s Frances and Anita, moved to Chula Vista, CA where they were employed as the iconic “Rosie the Riveter’s”....
Manuel - Age 70 - Santa Cruz - Maes
Sep 24, 2014
MANUEL R. (JOKER) MAES, 70, a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He graduated in 1962 as a Crusader and then served in the US Army and spent time in Germany and other parts of Europe. He was involved in sports throughout his life both as an athlete and an official. He worked with...
Edward A. "Brownie" - Santa Fe Brown
Sep 24, 2014
Edward A. Brown, “Brownie”, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He was born in Anniston, Alabama, on October 23, 1924 to the late William Herbert Brown and Myrtle L. Brown. He was raised in Alabama and joined the Navy. He served 11 years in active duty as Lieutenant Commander and continued in the active reserves until he...
Carmelita B. - age - 97 - Española Quintana de Naranjo
Sep 23, 2014
Carmelita B. Quintana de Naranjo, “La Flor del El Llano” and a longtime resident of the same community in Española, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Albuquerque at the age of 97, following a short illness.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Jose Carlos...
Jill - Age 46 - Española - Mayo
Sep 22, 2014
JILL MAYO, 46, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on May 31, 1968. A longtime resident of Los Alamos, she worked as an accountant. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gilda M Kave. Ms. Mayo is survived by her father, Elmer C. Kave; sister, Gina Smith; brothers,...
Louisa C. -age 96 - El Guique Martinez
Sep 22, 2014
Louisa C. Martinez, 96, a resident of El Guique, New Mexico was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 22, 2014. Louisa was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Aurelia; husband, Pedro; daughter, Mary Martha McKinney, son, Richard R. Martinez; son-in-law, Larry Warehime; sisters, Sinforosa Lujan, Stella Sanchez, Terry Baker, brother, Jose H. Casados...
Leonarda - age 96 - Peñasco Roybal
Sep 21, 2014
Leonarda Roybal, 96, a resident of Peñasco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Delfinio and Eduvigen; children, Albert Roybal and Rosie Medina; siblings, Clovis Medina and Maria Pacheco. Leonarda is survived by her children, Roy Roybal and spouse Lydia, and Virginia Roybal both of Peñasco; son-in-law, Oben Medina of Vadito,...
Glenn S. Jr.- age 78 - Taos Pike
Sep 21, 2014
Glenn S. Pike, Jr., 78, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, after suffering a severe stroke. He was born in Decatur, Texas, on September 11, 1936. Glenn grew up in Odessa, Texas, and he attended Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising in 1957. He worked in advertising in Phoenix for about 10 years before moving...
Avenicio "Magellan" - age 82 - Sant Maestas
Sep 20, 2014
Avenicio “Magellan” Maestas, 82, a resident of Santo Niño, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Maestas; sons, Joseph, Lawrence and Leroy Maestas, daughter, Isabel Jaramillo; parents, Bonifacio and Rebecca Maestas; grandchildren, Michelle Herrera, and Ernest Jaramillo; brother, Mike Maestas; sister, Carmen Sanchez; sisters-in-law, Helga Maestas and Lorraine Maestas, brothers-in-law, Ramon...
Harold K.- Espanola / Las Cruces Hartell
Sep 18, 2014
Harold K. Hartell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died on Thursday September 18, 2014. He was a resident of the Espanola Valley for more than sixty years and recently resided in Las Cruces, New Mexico, surrounded by family and friends. Harold was born on September 5, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Edith and Victor Hartell. During World War...
Juan - Age 39 - Española - Romero
Sep 17, 2014
JUAN JAVIER ROMERO, 39, a resident of Española, went to be with the Lord following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Carlos Orlando Romero; infant nephew, Angel Carlos Romero; maternal grandparents, Juan A. and Manuelita Ulibarri and paternal grandparents, George and Sally Romero. Juan loved fishing and hunting. He...
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