Nancy - age 70 - Rio Chama Springfield
Sep 17, 2014
Nancy Springfield, 70, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Irene Adams; sisters, Betty Alexander, Elizabeth King; nephews, Kristopher Kirkland, Greg Bogdan, and other loving relatives. Nancy is survived by her children, Donna Simmons of Alcalde, Daniel Cornelihs and spouse Dusty of Dallas TX, Cody...
Lillian - Age 56 - Española - Gonzales
Sep 17, 2014
LILLIAN S. GONZALES, 56, a resident of Española, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Eudalia "Lala" Gonzales; grandparents, Aaron and Angelina Gonzales and Jose and Rosa Martinez; brothers and sisters, Donald Gonzales, Phillip Gonzales and Gene Gonzales; Karen Martinez and Betty Gonzales;...
Lee Pierotti - Age 97 - Los Alamos - Pierotti
Sep 15, 2014
Lee Pierotti, Age 97, passed away at home on Monday, September 15, 2014. Born Lena Silvia Ruffini on December 29, 1916, in Hastings, Colorado, to the late Germano (Herman) Ruffini and Maria (Mary) Zannon. She was raised in Walsenburg, Colorado, by her father and stepmother, the late Bianca Ruffini (Battisti). Lee was the “bella regazza” of her northern Italian immigrant...
Robin - age 27 - Velarde Martinez
Sep 14, 2014
Robin Martinez, 27, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Janelle Martinez; uncle, Nestor Martinez Jr., Mike and Sylvia Martinez; grandparents, Medardo and Sofia Lopez, and Benancio and Lugarda Martinez, great-grandparents. Robin was a loving mother, daughter, niece, and cousin. She graduated from Española Valley High...
Carlos Steven "Los" - age 27 - Chim Vigil
Sep 13, 2014
Carlos Steven “Los” Vigil, 27, a resident of Chimayo, was born April 14, 1987, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Sophia Trujillo. Carlos enjoyed riding horseback to the Truchas Peaks. Also, to Panchuela to mend fences and to enjoy the outdoors. He had a passion for writing...
Connie R. - Santa Fe Lucero
Sep 9, 2014
Connie R. Lucero, went to meet her loving God on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by all of her family. She was met in heaven by her parents, Apolonio and Justa Rodriguez; grandparents, Luciano and Pablita Rodriguez; parents-in-law, David and Bernardita Lucero; her loving uncles, Luciano Jr., and Antonio Rodriguez. Connie was a devoted, loving wife, mother,...
Jose Gabriel - Age 90 - Los Ojos - Abeyta
Sep 9, 2014
JOSÉ GABRIEL ABEYTA, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at his home in Los Ojos. He was born on July 14, 1924, in Los Ojos to Nicolás and Antonia Abeyta, who preceded him in death along with brothers and sisters, Anna María, María de la Luz, Isabelita, Illa, Pedro Narcisso, Rosenaldo, Clorinda, Roque Nicolás, José Horacio, José Teodoro and Nicolás...
Dixie - Española Akes-Cozart
Sep 9, 2014
Dixie Akes Cozart, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff, her parents; Leonard & Helen Akes and brother Lindy Akes. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy & Michelle Cozart; grandchildren, Jazmeen, Isabella, Jeffrey, & Jessica; her brother, Vern Akes & his wife Chrissy, her sisters, LeeAnn Rewey...
Maria Isabel (Isabelita) - age 100 Valdez
Sep 8, 2014
Maria Isabel Valdez (Isabelita), 100, a resident of Los Brazos, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. Isabel was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Valdez. She is survived by her children, Abel Valdez and wife Priscilla of Bernalillo, Joe Valdez and wife JoAnn of Los Brazos, Margie Atencio and husband Silviano of T.A.; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and...
Marvin - Age 66 - Vadito - MacAuley
Sep 7, 2014
Marvin W. MacAuley, 66, a well-known resident of Vadito, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2014 following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don; parents, McIvor and Greta; father-in-law, Marcelino and mother-in-law, Margarita Romero. He came to New Mexico as a logger in 1972. He met Clara at the Forest Service and remained in...
Maida (Magdalena) - age 84 - La Mesilla Garcia
Sep 6, 2014
Maida Garcia (Magdalena), 84, a resident of La Mesilla, formerly of Monrovia CA., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her home in La Mesilla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Garcia of Los Luceros; son, Alfonso Garcia Jr.; parents, Teofila and Jose Vialpando of Canones; brothers, Isais (Joe), Juan, Jose de Leon, Lonecio, sister,...
Mary - Age 80 - Los Alamos Cousins
Sep 5, 2014
MARY COUSINS, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014. Mary Ellen Cousins was born on the 20th of January, 1934 to Leo and Frieda Nordberg in St Louis, MO. She was the only daughter out of 5 children. She spent her early years growing up in St Louis and moved to Sparta, IL before Jr....
Jake - age 92 - Española Saiz
Sep 5, 2014
Jake Saiz, 92, Longtime resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 5, 2014 surrounded by family. He was born to the late Ricardo and Rebecca Saiz on March 3, 1922 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jake was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Saiz. The Saiz family has lived in the Valley for nearly 65...
Sandra - Age 43 - Española - Martinez
Sep 4, 2014
SANDRA QUINTANA MARTINEZ, 43, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernie Quintana; father of her son, Eric Bustos, Sr. She had an awesome personality and was always laughing and joking around. She was also a very loving and caring person. She would always...
Wilson - Age 87 - Los Alamos - Smith
Sep 4, 2014
Wilson C. Smith, Jr. (Smitty, Snuffy), 87, a resident of Los Alamos, went to our Lord on Thursday, September 4, 2014. He was born in Middletown, Ohio to Wilson C. and Vera Smith on August 14, 1927. He was stationed in the Army in Los Alamos during WWII, where he met his wife of 65 years, Carolina R. Smith. He...
Jose "Ben" - age 82 - El Rancho Roybal
Sep 4, 2014
BEN ROYBAL, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at home on Thursday, September 4, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cesario and Aurelia Roybal; sisters, Della Baldock and husband Gearald, Evelyn Milby and husband Bill; father and mother-in-law, Frank, Sr. and Carmen Zuniga; sister-in-law, Dolores Lopez and...
Tony A. - age 92 - El Penavetal "Mesa de Velasquez
Sep 4, 2014
Tony A. Velasquez, 92, a resident of El Penavetal “Mesa de Poleo, passed away of a short illness on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Carlota Velasquez; parents, Venceslao and Rosa Velasquez; son, Johnny Velasquez, daughters, Angelica and Josephina Velasquez; grandsons, Wayne Velasquez, and James and Alfred Jaramillo; sisters, Eva Gallegos...
Andrew - Age 26 - Española - Peña
Sep 3, 2014
ANDREW JULIAN PEÑA, 26, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, BreAndra Peña; parents, Julian and Frances Peña; maternal grandmother, Sadie Noe; paternal grandfather, Dennis Peña and uncles, Dennis Peña, Jr. and Joseph Delgado. Andrew loved being a father. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and enjoyed playing...
Thomas - Age 72 - Los Alamos - Suchocki
Sep 1, 2014
Thomas P. Suchocki, a long time resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully, on Monday, September 1, 2014.\r\nTom was born in Buffalo, New York on June 6, 1942, to Irene B. (Radka) Suchocki and Stanley A. Suchocki. He was the oldest sibling to his sister, Catherine, and brother, David. He started his formal education in Buffalo. After two years, he...
Ruben "Pops" - age 80 - El Guique Martinez
Sep 1, 2014
Ruben Martinez (Pops), 80, a resident of El Guique, passed away, with his loving family at his side of a short illness on Monday, September 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona Martinez; step-son, Alfred Trujillo; parents, Manuel and Asencion Martinez; aunt who raised him Onofre Dominguez; brother, Valentin Martinez; sister-in-law, Gloria Clark. He had a...
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