Inez - Age 72 - La Mesilla - Vigil
Sep 1, 2014
Inez Vigil, 72, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, September 1, 2014. Inez was preceded in death by her daughters, Roxanne Archuleta, Carla Deann Ortiz, son, Andrew Vigil; parents, Ambrosio and Donelia Archuleta; brothers, Juan A., Luis, Sambran, Jose , Elijio, Freddy and Ambrosio, sister, Fabiola Quintana; nephews, Michael Maestas,...
Tina - Age 74 - La Madera Vargas
Aug 30, 2014
Tina Vargas, age 74, a resident of La Madera, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Vargas was preceded in death by her parents, Bernardo and Victoria Sisneros; brothers, Bernardito Jr., and Ignacio Sisneros; and sister, Prescilla Chacon. Tina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had many talents such as cooking, baking,...
Michael (Mike) R. Herrera (Stein) -age 62 Herrera
Aug 29, 2014
Michael (Mike) R. Herrera (Stein), 62, beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend went to be with our Lord on Friday, August 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Adelicia R. and Procopio Herrera; sister, Edwina Herrera; nephew Bert Peña. Mike was very adventuresome in his younger days. He loved to go hunting with his dad,...
Sally E. - Age 74 - Los Alamos - Milligan
Aug 29, 2014
On August 29, 2014 Sally E. Milligan 74, of Los Alamos, was called home to be with the Lord. Sally died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16, 1939 in Long Beach, CA to Victor P. Waters and Ethel V. Waters. Sally married Donald F. Milligan on November 25, 1959 in San Diego, CA....
Matthew - Age 26 - Santo Niño - Martinez
Aug 28, 2014
MATTHEW L. MARTINEZ, 26, a resident of Santo Niño, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Rick Martinez; uncles, Ronnie, Kenny and Joey Martinez; maternal grandfather, Fermin Martinez. Matthew “Satch” Martinez was very involved with his music and artistic talents. He worked with his left hand. He was passionate about music...
Lee - Age 88 - Española - Trujillo
Aug 26, 2014
LEE TRUJILLO, 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Lee was born to Jose and Senaida Trujillo in Del Norte, Colorado and upon the death of Lee’s natural mother, Lee was raised by his loving mother, Antonita. Lee and his family moved to Española in 1935, where he attended Española Valley schools until his enlistment...
Alex Joseph - age 59 - Cordova Ortiz
Aug 25, 2014
ALEX JOSEPH ORTIZ, 59, a resident of Cordova, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Silvianita Lopez, Ricardo and Benita Lopez and Heremerejildo and Epimenia Ortiz. Alex worked at the Los Alamos National Labs as a mechanical technician. He was a graduate of Santa Cruz High School and participated...
Sally - Age 89 - Española - Gonzales
Aug 24, 2014
SALLY GONZALES, 89, a long time Española Valley educator passed away at her home on Sunday, August 24, 2014 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Severo Gonzales; mother, Amada Gonzales; brothers, Manuel and Ernest Gonzales; sister, Leonila Medina and nephew Larry Gonzalez. Sally taught for 27 years in the Española School system during which...
Sammy - Age 44 - La Puebla - Serna
Aug 21, 2014
SAMMY A. SERNA, 44, a resident of La Puebla, passed away peacefully and is now in the hands of our Lord and his mother on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Annie and Samuel were blessed with their 1st born child, Sammy on June 23, 1970. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie E. Serna; grandparents, Patricia and Victoriano Martinez...
Isaac - age 84 - New Mexico Garcia
Aug 21, 2014
Isaac Garcia, 84, a lifelong resident of New Mexico and disabled veteran, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2014 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Isaac was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anita and his brother, Orlando all of Tierra Amarilla. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Shirley Godfrey of Santa Fe; his sons,...
Helen L. - Age 82 - Fairview Freeman
Aug 21, 2014
HELEN L. FREEMAN, 82, a resident of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Maudie Gordon; husband, Carl Freeman; brother, William Gordon (Sonny) and grandson, Justin Baum. Helen was born on January 4, 1932 in Fairfax, Oklahoma and moved to Española in 1946. Helen and her husband, Carl, owned...
Jack B. - age 82 - Española Tucker
Aug 21, 2014
Jack B. Tucker, 82, longtime resident of Los Alamos & Espanola passed away at home on Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh & Emma Sue Tucker. He is survived by Gwen, his loving wife of 55 years; his children Tad Tucker, Tim & Audra Tucker, Tammy Tucker & Lisa Woodrow, & Tracy &...
Teresa - Age 91 - Pojoaque - Borrego
Aug 21, 2014
Teresa Bustos Borrego, 91, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2014, after a long illness. Teresa was preceded in death by her daughter, Carmen Seitz; sister, Grace Marshall; parents, Margarita Shoemaker and Jose Maria Bustos; grandparents, Celsa and Epifanio Bustos. Teresa was born in Pojoaque on August 11, 1923. She graduated from Pojoaque High School...
Joe L. - Age 74 - La Mesilla - Trujillo
Aug 19, 2014
JOE (SOJO) L. TRUJILLO, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Age 74, a lifelong resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He went home to be with our Lord and his wife. He was born in El Llano on April 23, 1940 to Juan and Maria Braublia Trujillo. He was...
Trent - Age 39 - Los Alamos - Johnson
Aug 18, 2014
TRENT JOHNSON, 39, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014. He was currently employed at the Los Alamos National Bank as a IT Systems Administrator. He was married in 1996 to his High School Sweetheart, Tara Johnson. He dedicated his life to his family. He enjoyed outdoor activities, playing guitar, gaming and watching baseball and...
Christina - Age 76 - Santa Fe - Valerio
Aug 18, 2014
CHRISTINA BORREGO VALERIO, 76, a resident of Santa Fe was born September 19, 1937 and joined our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 18, 2014 following lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lucy Valerio; parents, Juan C. and Lucia M. Borrego; brother, Gilbert Borrego; sisters, Trinnie B. Espinoza, Sennie B. Barth and baby sister, Therese Borrego; step-mother,...
Victor - Age 90 - Chimayo - Martinez
Aug 16, 2014
VICTOR B. MARTINEZ, 90, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 following a brief illness in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elisia Martinez; son, Bobby Martinez; parents, Benito and Isadora Martinez; grandson, Johnathan Montoya; brothers, Isidoro and Genaro Martinez; son-in-law, Fred Roybal and granddaughter, Ariana....
Eloy - Chamita - Garcia
Aug 12, 2014
ELOY J. GARCIA, a lifelong resident of Chamita, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, he will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his son, Eloy Garcia, Jr.; parents, Servando and Antonia Garcia; parents-in-law, Phil and Tillie Maestas; brother, Guadalupe Garcia and brothers-in-law, Joe Lopez and Senon Martinez. Mr. Garcia...
Gabriel Paul - age 39 Salazar
Aug 12, 2014
GABRIEL PAUL SALAZAR, 39, went to be with our Lord on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Gabriel with his charismatic personality and contagious smile will be missed by all who knew him. His children were the light of his life; he loved his family and friends with all of his heart. Gabriel had a way of making each...
Don Carlos - age 68 - La Mesilla Naranjo
Aug 11, 2014
Don Carlos Naranjo, 68, known by most as “Don Carlos” of the Don Carlos Barber Shop, a resident of La Mesilla, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Espanola. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Carlos Naranjo; son, William D. Naranjo; granddaughter, Ravyn M. Diebold; mother-in-law, Georgia Vigil; brothers-in-law, Dennis and John...
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