Helen - age 86 - Chama Martinez
Nov 28, 2013
Helen Rose Martinez, 86, a resident of Chama, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Helen was preceded in death by her son, Ismeal Martinez; parents, Jose Demetrio and Eufemia Esquibel, plus brothers and sisters. Helen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family very much. She always loved gatherings and cooking for her family that brought...
Maria - Age 87 - Chamita Sandoval-Duran
Nov 28, 2013
Maria Inez Sandoval-Duran, 87, a resident of Chamita passed away following a lengthy illness on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Sergio A. Duran; parents, Jose Demecio and Erinea Sandoval; brother, Eliseo Sandoval; father and mother-in-law, Jose Todocio and Maria Lucia Duran; brother-in-law, Melisendro Duran, Gregorita Rael, half brother and sisters-in-law, Filimon and Anita...
Carnation - Age 91 - Ohkay Owingeh Lockwood
Nov 27, 2013
Carnation M. Lockwood, 91, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 following a short illness. Carnation was preceded in death by her parents, Carpio and Fidelia Martinez; husband, Raphael; sons, Billy and Michael; sisters, Felicita Cruz and Juanita Martinez. She was always working with pottery, and sewing, she was a member of the Holy Family...
Elizabeth M. - age 96 - Española Bennett
Nov 27, 2013
Sunshine’s Journey\r\nDawning, Sunshine’s warm love glowed, a little sister\r\nteased to wake and ignite the gathering morn.\r\nBrothers three taught - oh such words to say, and how to charm and get away.\r\n \r\nSunshine\r\n \r\nwandered against the morn sun with eyes to life, and love, and learning,\r\nwelcoming the gift of children four; a Robin, a Melody, Brother true, with Joy to be.\r\nwatched them grow...
JoAnn G. - Age 60 - Dixon Martinez
Nov 26, 2013
JoAnn G. Martinez, 60, born April 30, 1953 a resident of Dixon, went home after battling 7 years of cancer with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Modesto Martinez Jr.; father Robert Gurule; sister, Pauline Gurule, brother, David Gurule; nephew Freddie Montoya Jr.; grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Rumaldo Gonzales, and Mr. and Mrs....
Kenny R. - age 45 - Española Martinez
Nov 25, 2013
Kenny R. Martinez, 45, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 surrounded by his family. Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Fernando D. Martinez; grandfather, George Sanchez; uncle, Michael Sanchez; brothers, Manuel and Donald Martinez; brother-in-law, Candido Romero, and nephew, Jesus Ferran. Kenny was very fond of low-riders and hoped to someday have one of his own. He...
Alexina J. - Age 98 - Española Serna
Nov 22, 2013
ALEXINA J. SERNA, 98, a resident of Española, went to Heaven on Friday, November 22, 2013 after 98 years and 9 months to reunite with her husband, Edward Serna; her parents, Jose Bernardo and Asenaida Salazar; sister, Estella Barrett; brothers, Jose Bernardo, Jose Eusebio, and Johnnie Reuben Salazar; sons-in-law, Joe Archuleta, Richard John Lawrence, and Gene Gonzales; and her in-laws...
Aurora Leyva - Age 95 - Santa Fe Vigil
Nov 21, 2013
AURORA LEYVA VIGIL, 95, a resident of Santa Fe, passed peacefully following a brief illness on Thursday, November 21, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Aurora was preceded in death by her loving husband and soul mate of 74 years, Ramon Juan Jose Vigil; son, Paul Rogelio Vigil; grandson, Santiago Gabriel Vigil...
Frances - Age 85 - Embudo Aranda -
Nov 21, 2013
FRANCES L. ARANDA, 85, was born November 21, 1928 in Embudo, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, David L. Guillen; parents, Perfecto and Maria F. Maes; sisters, Geneva Lucero and Ida Salazar and father of her children, Tranquilino Guillen. Mrs. Aranda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Victor...
Virginia (Jeanie or Gina) K. -age 63 - La Vil Cordova
Nov 18, 2013
VIRGINIA (JEANIE or GINA) K. CORDOVA, 63, a resident of La Villita, passed away at the Espanola hospital on Monday, November 18, 2013 following a long bout with an illness. Angels have lifted her fearless spirit to her Heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her father, Eluid Cordova; grandfather, Lucas Martinez; grandson, JJ Lucero; and father of her...
Tammie N. - Age 32 - Chimayo Medina
Nov 17, 2013
Tammie N. Medina, 32, a resident of Chimayo, went home peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul H. Medina; nephew, David Trujillo, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Susana Duran; maternal grandfather, Willie Duran, and two very special uncles, Tommy and Pancho Medina. Tammie loved spending time with her family which...
Frank E. - Age 86 - Los Luceros Chavez -
Nov 16, 2013
FRANK E. CHAVEZ, 86, a resident of Los Luceros, went to be with our dear Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2013. He died peacefully at his home. Mr. Chavez is survived by his loving wife, Flores Chavez; daughters, Eppie (Gary), Antonette (Johnny), and Francine (Joe); also survived by, LoriAnn Martinez, Diane Bustos and Gilbert Valdez; grandchildren, Angelique (Randy), Amanda, Jessica;...
Jessie Cleofitas - age 75 - Los Alamos Borrego
Nov 16, 2013
Jessie Cleofitas Borrego, called “La Curlita” by many long time friends and family, went home to be with the angels on Saturday, November 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jimmy Curle and one newborn son. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who was strong in faith and in her convictions. Jessie...
Edwin L. - Age 89 - Los Alamos Kemp
Nov 16, 2013
Edwin L Kemp, age 89 died on Saturday, November 16, 2013. A native of North Carolina, he was born in 1924, and was a child of the Great Depression. When he was rejected for any military service because of childhood tuberculosis, he worked his way through college and graduated in 1946 as an electrical engineer and worked two years for...
Raymond Fuller
Nov 15, 2013
\r\nRaymond Fuller, went home with the Lord on Friday, November 15, 2013 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and James Stults, and Bob Fuller, his brother Lynn Stults, and his sister, Joyce Fuller. His grandparents, Juan Antonio Vigil and Josefita Vigil, uncles Rudy and George Vigil and his aunts Lena Espinosa and Jacobita...
Epifania - age 97 - Vadito Medina
Nov 14, 2013
Epifania Medina, 97, a resident of Vadito, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Epifania was preceded in death by her parents, Julio and Nieves Gonzales; her husband Alfredo Medina; children, George Medina, Aurelio Medina; grandson, Steven Abeyta, great-great granddaughter; Erica Lee Andrews; brothers Rubel, Enrique, Cecilio, and Ramon Gonzales, sisters, Isabel Lujan, Gripiana...
Michael - Age 54 - El Rito - Alire
Nov 14, 2013
MICHAEL ALIRE, 54, a resident of El Rito, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Aniceto and Juanita Alire; grandparents, Narciso and Margarita Alire and Tomas and Teodosia Marquez; brother Larry and nephew-God-son, Joseph Ocaña. Michael cherished his family and was a very generous and kind person with everyone he...
Ida - age 82 - Ranchos de Taos Romero
Nov 14, 2013
Ida Romero, 82, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013. All services are pending at this time please contact DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory for more information. The family of Ida Romero has entrusted their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.
Donny J - age 63 - Lower San Pedro Rodriguez
Nov 12, 2013
Donny J. Rodriguez, age 63, a resident of Lower San Pedro, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Donny was preceded in death by his son, Guy Joseph Rodriguez. Donny is survived by his loving wife, Florence Rodriguez; children, Isaiah Rodriguez, Yvette and Marina Hetzer; and great-granddaughter, Ariel Romero. Private services are being held. The family of Donny J. Rodriguez...
Brian L. - age 41 - Española Vigil
Nov 11, 2013
Brian L. Vigil, 41, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2013. Brian was preceded in death by his sister, Roseann Vigil; Goddaughter/niece, Alyssia Martinez; paternal grandparents, Augustine and Bernardita Vigil and maternal grandparents, Philimon and Annie Arellano. Brian was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. He was very fond of his remote controlled Helicopter...
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