Liberato - age 82 Sanchez
May 16, 2014
Liberato Sanchez, 82, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born to Petrolina Medina Sanchez and Barolin Sanchez on August 9, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents Barolin and Petrolina Sanchez, his son Robert and infant daughter Celia. He was also proceeded in death by his sister Mary Gonzales, Brothers, Elifar and Reginaldo Sanchez, his...
David - Age 56 - Abiquiu - George
May 15, 2014
DAVID FRANKLIN GEORGE, 56, Lt. Colonel retired US Army, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15, 2014. David was preceded in death by his father, Fred George and brother, Kevin George. Dave graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado in 1981 earning his Bachelor’s degree in engineering. In 1999, he received his Master’s...
Peter E. - age 47 - Chimayo Velarde III
May 14, 2014
Peter E. Velarde III, 47, a resident of Chimayo, suffered a stroke and heart failure, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Peter was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Flora Rodriguez, paternal grandparents, Pete C. Velarde and Manuelita Q. Velarde; uncle Benjie Velarde, uncle Michael Medina; cousins, Bonnie Martinez, Cameron Gurule, Robert Rodriguez and Aaliyah Marie Medina. Peter...
Jared L. - age 38 - Ohkay Owingeh Pompeo
May 12, 2014
\r\nJared L. Pompeo, 38, born June 11, 1975, departed us on Monday, May 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Pompeo, Jr. Jared was survived by his daughters, Ashley Marie and Brianna Pompeo; grandmother, Mildred Pompeo; father, Larry Pompeo, mother and step-father, Nancy Reyna-Garcia and Anthony Garcia; brother, Jeff Pompeo; niece, Taylor Pompeo, and many more...
Kenneth (Red) - age 87 - Española Hume
May 12, 2014
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Kenneth (Red) Lee Hume passed away in his home on the morning of Monday, May 12, 2014. Kenny was born in Wewoka, OK. To Otis and Ethel Hume on September 10, 1926. On June 2, 1944, he was lucky and smart enough to marry Juanita Sharp. The couple was blessed with almost 70 years together....
Susie - Age 74 - Truchas - Gurule
May 11, 2014
SUSIE ROMERO GURULE, 74, a lifelong resident of Truchas, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 11, 2014, surrounded by her loving husband and family and a close family friend. Her unwavering faith and hope of Heaven, saw her through her long struggles with vascular dementia and pancreatic cancer as she continued her journey along the path...
Waldo F. - Age 80 - El Rito Lucero
May 9, 2014
Waldo F. Lucero, age 80, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 9, 2014. Waldo was preceded in death by his parents, Doroteo and Teresita Lucero; sisters, Trinidad Lucero, Martina Trujillo, and Estephanita Maes; brothers, Fidel, Lazaro, Gilbert, Savino and Johnny Lucero; and close niece, Roberta Rivera. Mr. Lucero...
Steve - age 35 - Hernandez Garcia
May 8, 2014
\r\nSteve Garcia, 35, a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jose C. and Josina Herrera; paternal grandfather, Tony Garcia; uncle, Fernando “Ferna” Garcia and cousin, Patrick Martinez Jr. Steve was a very talented guitar player. He played with several bands. He was one of the best...
Ramona V. - age 85 - Española Garcia
May 8, 2014
RAMONA V. GARCIA, 85, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Celestino and Esquipula Vigil; brothers, Trinidad, Antonio and Ricardo Vigil and husband, Delfin Garcia, Jr. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her daughter, Peggy G. Holliday and husband Steve of Albuquerque; grandsons, Michael and Isaac Holliday; brother, Jose...
Steven - Age 81 - Los Alamos - Torrez
May 7, 2014
STEVEN J. TORREZ, 81, born December 13, 1932, a lifelong resident and rancher of Chama left this earthly realm and his loving family in the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at his home in Los Alamos. Mr. Torrez is survived by his daughter, Silvia Vigil and husband Larkin; grandchildren, Javier, Jayme, Jerard and Dora Luz; sons, Chris...
Dylan Joshua - Las Vegas Nevada - Courtsey... Salazar
May 6, 2014
A human life is a story told by God…\r\nDylan Joshua Salazar was born to Denise Salazar-Alexander and Clay Sampson in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19, 1991. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Ruben Alexander Jr., who truly loved Dylan as his very own son. Dylan was a fun-loving child whose smile could light up a room. He...
Father Vidal - age 69 - Chamita Martinez
May 6, 2014
Father Vidal Martinez, 69, a resident of Chamita, born May 27, 1944 and passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He was born to Simon Jr. and Rafaelita Martinez. He was preceded in death by his father, Simon Martinez Jr.; brother, Rafael Martinez and sister, Marcella Gonzalez. Father Vidal Martinez was ordained to the priesthood on May 23, 1970 and served...
Gilbert R. - Age 81 - Nambe Ortiz
May 4, 2014
GILBERT RAYMOND ORTIZ, passed away on Sunday, May 04, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Nambe. He was born in Nambe in 1932. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Emilie Jane Barrone Ortiz; parents, Henry and Sarah Ortiz; mother-in-law, Christina Fresenius Barrone; sisters, baby Bertha Ortiz and Angie Hayes and brother-in-law,...
Paul Jr. - age 36 - Cordova Torres
May 4, 2014
\r\nPaul Torres, Jr., 36, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie and Mary L. Sanchez, and cousin, Amanda Sanchez. Paul is survived by his parents, Dolly and Paul Torres of Cordova; son, Robert Torres of Pueblo, Colorado; brother, Jerry Torres; sister, Aqurcina Torres; uncles and aunts, Priscilla...
Miguel "Michael" - Age 51 - Ranchit Olivas
May 3, 2014
MIGUEL “MICHAEL” ANTONIO OLIVAS, 51, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Michael was born on June 12, 1961 to Frances and Sirenio “Joe” Olivas in Española. Michael was a very loving and giving man. He was preceded in death by his mother, Manuelita Frances Olivas; father, Sirenio Joe Olivas, Sr.; sisters, Frances Padilla, Mary...
Benardino "Ben" - Age 30 - Brazos - Archibeque
May 3, 2014
BENARDINO “BEN” ARCHIBEQUE, 30, a resident of Brazos, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 following an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Ann Archibeque; maternal grandmother, Teresa Baker and paternal grandfather, Robert Archibeque. Ben was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He gave his unconditional love...
Phillip - age 48 - Española Gonzales
May 3, 2014
Phillip Gonzales, 48, a resident of Espanola, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 3, 2014, after an illness. He was proceeded in death by his father Nelson Gonzales; grandparents Jose & Rosa Martinez and Aaron & Angelina Gonzales; Brothers, Gene Gonzales and Donald Gonzales, sisters, Betty Gonzales and Karen Martinez; nephews, Deon Gonzales and Leon Gonzales, and niece, Shaylene Romero....
Carolina - Age 88 - Los Alamos - Smith
May 2, 2014
CAROLINA (CORA) ROYBAL SMITH, 88, a resident of Los Alamos, went to our Lord on Friday, May 2, 2014. She was born in Jacona to Porfirio and Francisquita Roybal on October 30, 1925. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Smith; daughter, Vera Smith; brothers, Serafin, Joe D., Vicente and Juan; sisters, Reyes, Adela, Dolores and Nestora. She...
Virginia - age 81 - Dixon Pacheco Atencio
May 1, 2014
Virginia Pacheco Atencio, 81, a resident of Dixon, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, May 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Atencio Sr.; infant son Earl Atencio, son Wilbert Atencio; parents, Jose Ismael and Refugio Pacheco; in-laws, Benjamin and Delmiria Atencio; brother, Henry Pacheco; infant sisters, Eliza...
Hendrina - Age 67 - Dulce - Cata
Apr 28, 2014
HENDRINA CATA, 67, a resident of Dulce, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Rosita Koteen; daughter, Shannon Rae Cata and numerous siblings. Hendrina’s first love was devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. She traveled as a missionary to Thailand and Panama. She participated in the 2009 and 2011 Senior...
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