Marvin - Age 72 - Alcalde - Brandstetter -
Sep 19, 2013
MARVIN RAY BRANDSTETTER\r\nMarvin left this world after his body finally gave out while fighting a courageous battle with cancer. His suffering is now over, and he is no doubt enjoying the company of his first son, Ricky who preceded him in death.\r\nMarvin had a high level of intelligence, many diverse interests and was passionate about his work as a Civil...
Susie - age 70 - El Rito Naranjo
Sep 18, 2013
\r\nSusie Naranjo, 70, a lifelong resident of El Rito passed away peacefully and went to be with the lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father; Rosario Lopez, son, Ronald Naranjo. Susie was a lifelong resident of El Rito, she was an exceptional home maker and a very loving, beautiful mom and grandmother, she...
Alejandrina - age 89 - Guachupangue Martinez
Sep 18, 2013
Alejandrina Martinez, 89, a lifelong resident of Guachupangue, passed away from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband; Erminio F. Martinez, infant son; David Martinez, parents; Carmelita and Antonio Jesus, In-laws; Guadalupe and Louisita Martinez, and numerous loved ones. Alejandrina is survived by her children; Carmen Martinez and husband Rudy of...
Vicente - 75 - Hernandez Lovato
Sep 18, 2013
Vicente Lovato, 75, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; Vicente Maestas and Josefa Lovato; sons, Michael and Joseph Lovato; brothers, Juan De Dios Lovato, Macario and Ben Lovato; sisters, Emily Wilson, Lena LaRue, and Emma Garcia. Vicente retired from Northern New Mexico Community College after 29 years...
Olivama - 91 - Española - Silva
Sep 17, 2013
OLIVAMA SILVA “MRS. SILVA”, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was born to Jose Maria and Claudina Alire of Ojo Caliente October 20, 1921. Mrs. Silva was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; son, Leroy; parents, Jose Maria and Claudina Alire and sisters, Perfecta Alire and Virginia Lopez. Mrs. Silva took great pride in caring for her...
Myron - Age 85 - Los Alamos - Stein
Sep 17, 2013
MYRON L. STEIN, 85, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. He was born in Sacramento, CA where he grew up, attending University of CA at Berkley, receiving a degree with honors in Astronomy. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in the South Pacific. Following his service, he...
Norman - Age 73 - Los Alamos - Gray -
Sep 16, 2013
NORMAN T. GRAY, 73, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh; mother, Etta and sisters, Huletta and Mary. He was born in Belen in 1940. He was the son of cattleman Hugh Jennings Gray and Etta Ketner Gray. He lived in the...
Julian - 71 - La Villita Ortiz
Sep 15, 2013
Julian D. Ortiz, 71, a resident from La Villita, passed away peacefully from a lengthily illness on Sunday, September 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; Florida and Julian Ortiz, daughter, Carla Dean- Ortiz, sister, Lucille Montoya, brothers, Joe, Mike, and Paul Ortiz. Julian was best known as a barber in White Rock for 45 years. Julian...
Melisendro "Mel" Jr. "Skidro&q Duran
Sep 15, 2013
Melisendro “Mel” Duran Jr. “Skidro”, 62, a resident of Chamita/La Posta passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Sunday, September 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Floyd Trujillo, and Pablo Duran; nephew J.D. Mascarenas Jr.; paternal grandparents, Jose Todocio and Lucia Duran, maternal grandparents, Pedro and Maria Frutosa Sanchez, uncles and...
Thomasita N. - Española Cata
Sep 14, 2013
\r\nThomasita N. Cata , a resident of Espanola was called home by our Lord Jesus on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Thomasita was born to Mary B. and Faustine Chavez on November 5, 1923. Thomasita is survived by her daughters; Barbara and husband Larry Phillips, Marie Kaye and companion Tony, son, Ernest and wife Sandra Cata, eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren,...
Joe F - age 92 - Los Pachecos Martinez
Sep 13, 2013
Joe F. Martinez, 92, a lifelong resident of Los Pachecos, was carried to God late in the evening of Friday, September 13, 2013. Joe was a veteran of World War II, traveling through France, Germany and the U.S. He was a truck driver, school bus driver and also retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory. He, along with his wife, Frances,...
Joseph - age 82 - Española Merhege
Sep 13, 2013
Joseph F. Merhege, 82, a lifelong resident of Española Valley passed away of a brief illness on Friday, September 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; Fidel and Latify Merhege, 4 brothers, Johnny, James, Fidel Jr., and Michael Merhege, sisters, Jessie Fidel and Jennie Michael. Mr. Merhege was a Lector at Santa Cruz de La Cañada Catholic...
Roberta M. "Bobbie" - age 70 - Espa Rivera
Sep 13, 2013
Roberta M. “Bobbie” Rivera, 70, a resident of Española went home peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents; Tomas and Trinidad Lucero, brother, Tommy Lucero; grandmother, Teresita Lucero, and a daugther, Annette Rivera. Bobbie loved going to the casino, and loved being around family and friends. She always loved going with her husband...
Jody - age 42 - Ranchitos Garcia
Sep 12, 2013
\r\n \r\n \r\nJody L. Garcia, 42, a resident of Ranchitos passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandmother’s; Josephine Garcia Valdez, and Bernie Romero, grandfather; Anselmo Lopez, close aunt; Carla DeVargas, uncles; Benny and Dennis Lopez, and Godparents Jake and Lydia Maestas. Jody is survived by his companion Linda Valenzuela; his parents, Joseph and...
Darrell " Dobbs" - 62 - Santa Clara Tafoya
Sep 12, 2013
Darrell “Dobbs” Tafoya, 62, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father; Jose Daniel Tafoya Sr., mother, Billie Rose Tafoya, brothers; Claude Tafoya Sr., Lincoln Tafoya Sr., and Allison Tafoya, and a niece Linette Tafoya. Darrell loved being with family treasured his 9 grandchildren, participate in pueblo...
Elizabeth - Age 35 - Albuquerque - Bateman -
Sep 11, 2013
ELIZABETH EMILIE BATEMAN, 35, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2013, after a long struggle with mental illness. Elizabeth is a Los Alamos native and best remembered as a loving daughter, sister, and friend. She will be missed by her father, Alfred Bateman; brothers, Andrew Bateman (and wife, Lindsay) and Jef Bateman (and wife, Sheryl) and...
Martha - age 70 - Nambe Ortiz
Sep 11, 2013
\r\n \r\nMartha I. Ortiz, 70, devoted mother and wife, a resident of Nambe passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Martha was preceded in death by her son, Waldo Ortiz, Jr. and brother, Mike Gallegos. Mrs. Ortiz is survived by her husband, Waldo Ortiz, Sr. of Nambe; daughter, Dianna Davis and husband Andre of Arizona; son, Dickie Ortiz and wife Shannon...
Charlotte - Arroyo Seco - Ellison
Sep 10, 2013
CHARLOTTE GAYNELL ELLISON, a resident of Arroyo Seco in the Española Valley, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, in the loving company of her family. Gaynell was born on November 19, 1926, to Charles Alton Seim, Jr., and Ella Helene Seim (nee Flandorffer) in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1959, she ventured west with her husband, three children, and...
Genevieve R. - Age 84 - Española - Archuleta
Sep 10, 2013
GENEVIEVE R. “JENNY” ARCHULETA, 84, a resident of Española, our precious Jenny went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.She was preceded in death by her parents, Margarito and Amelia Romero; brothers, Edumenio, Jose Guadalupe and Juan V. Romero; and father of her only daughter, Baltazar Archuleta. May their souls rest with the Lord. Ms. Archuleta is...
Thomas "Tommy" - Ensenada - Cordova -
Sep 7, 2013
THOMAS “TOMMY” CORDOVA, a resident of Ensenada, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Cordova. Mr. Cordova was retired Major from the Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Cordova is survived by his wife, Olivia Jane Cordova; children, Tom “Ty” Cordova, Tamara Cordova, James Cordova, Mary Jane Cordova and Modesta Cordova and...
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