Anita - Age 88 - Ranchitos - Marquez
Dec 20, 2012
Anita Marquez, 88, a lifelong resident of Ranchitos passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Delfin Marquez and her parents, Juan and Leonor Viarreal. Anita worked as a cook for 27 years at the San Juan Elementary. She loved to sing and dance, her favorite song was “Don’t let the stars...
Juan Antonio Age 34 - Los Brazos Candelaria
Dec 18, 2012
Juan Antonio Candelaria, 34, a resident of Los Brazos and Española, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was a hard working and extremely loving man with a heart of gold. Juan Antonio was a 1996 Escalante High School graduate and worked as a Water Operations foreman for the Public Works Department with the...
Ben - Age 77 - Nambe - Lujan
Dec 18, 2012
Speaker Ben Lujan\r\nBen Lujan ended his beautiful journey in this world with his beloved wife Carmen of 53 years and his pride and joy, his children and grandchildren by his side. He made the transition to begin his spiritual journey home peacefully on Tuesday evening at 10:45 at CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s Hospital.\r\nBen was born to Nestora and Celedon Lujan on...
Agnes Age - 93 - Cañon Plaza Trujillo
Dec 18, 2012
Agnes Trujillo 93, a resident of Cañon Plaza passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Agnes loved to go to the hair dressers and out to eat. She also loved to read her bible. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Trujillo; parents, Joœe Pablo and Delfinia DeVargas; sisters: Irene Magnus, Gertrude...
Elmer R. Age - 55 - Rio Rancho Fresquez
Dec 17, 2012
Elmer R. Fresquez, 55, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Teresita Fresquez; grandfather, Clemente Espinosa. Elmer is survived by his daughters: Andrea and husband Brian Dorr of Albuquerque, Candida Fresquez of Los Alamos; mother of his sons, Martha Herrera; sons: Isaiah Fresquez and...
Richard M. Age - 44 - Llano Lujan
Dec 17, 2012
Richard (Rick) M. Lujan, 44, a resident of Llano passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 17, 2012. Richard was a very creative and talented man who loved to create things. He loved being surrounded by his family and friends, especially his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed 4-wheel driving any chance he could get. Richard was preceded in death by his...
Ryan Age - 25 - Los Alamos Steward
Dec 15, 2012
Ryan Steward, 25, passed away unexpectedly on December 15th, 2012. He was born in Bakersfield, California on December 11, 1987. He is survived by his mother and father, Carole and Tom Steward, and his brothers Andrew and Daniel. He lived in California until 1996 when he moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico with his family.\r\n Ryan graduated from Los Alamos High...
Pilar - Age 84 - Nambe - Baca
Dec 14, 2012
Pilar “Smiley” Baca – Age 84 a resident of Nambe passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Alice Baca; son: John Baca; parents, Ricardo and Maria C. Baca; grandsons: Michael Nieto and Daniel Romero; brothers, Joaquin and Ned; and son-in-law, Dennis Nieto. Pilar was raised in Peña Blanca. He loved...
Domicilia - Age - 83 - Chimayo - Ortiz
Dec 14, 2012
Domicilia Ortiz – Age 83, lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed on Friday, December 14, 2012 surrounded by loved ones. Domicilia was born on October 11, 1929 to Antonio and Fedelina Vigil, who also preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Margarita Vigil; husband, Luis Ortiz; brothers: Guadalupe and Amarante Vigil; sister, Lourdes Ortega; nephew,...
Raymond - Age 56 - Chamita - Gallegos, Jr.
Dec 13, 2012
RAYMOND P. GALLEGOS, JR, 56, a lifelong resident of Chamita, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Enrique and Epifania Gallegos; maternal grandparents, Venceslao and Manuelita Sanchez and nephew, Steven Duran. Raymond was in Law Enforcement for many years, having been a city police officer, Rio Arriba...
Andrew John - Age 27 - Los Luceros - Gomez
Dec 13, 2012
ANDREW JOHN GOMEZ “DREW”, 27, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Los Alamos Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jose Mino Lopez; paternal grandfather, Levi Gomez; aunt, Darlene Lopez and special cousin, Jesse Colombe. Andrew graduated in 2003 and worked in transports in Española and Taos....
Mable Age - 77 - Dixon Martinez
Dec 13, 2012
Mable Martinez, 77, a resident of Dixon passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Mable was a gentle soul. She was a quiet individual for the most part. She enjoyed going out with family for car rides. She also enjoyed the outings with the Taos Living Center Staff, but she spent most of her time at the Taos House. Mable...
Henry Age - 55 Salazar
Dec 13, 2012
Henry J. Salazar, 55, was born on May 23, 1957 and on December 13, 2012, surrounded by his children and loving family went home to be with the Lord, after a short illness.\r\nHenry graduated from Española High School in 1975 where he was an outstanding basketball player. Henry was involved in all sports in the Valley, particularly umpiring baseball and...
Harold (Hal) Joseph Age - 86 Shymkus
Dec 13, 2012
HAROLD (HAL) JOSEPH SHYMKUS, 86, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 following a brief illness. He was a 20 year resident of Española. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hazel Macleod Shymkus. He was born in the Chicago area on May 6, 1926. His surviving brother, Robert M. Shymkus resides in Bowling Green, KY. He graduated...
Rosina - Age 77 - El Guique - Archuleta
Dec 13, 2012
ROSINA M. ARCHULETA, 77, a resident of El Guique, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family in the home she was born in. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio E. and Margarita M. Martinez; brothers, Jose Celso and Telesfor Martinez; father and mother-in-law, Ambrosio and Donelia Archuleta and infant daughter, Lourdes Archuleta....
Frank A. Age - 64 - Los Alamos Ortega
Dec 11, 2012
Frank A. Ortega, 64, a resident of Los Alamos passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Mr. Ortega was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, sportsman, and avid weight lifter. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. He retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory in April of 2012. Upon retirement he spent his time with his grandchildren; the loves...
Joseph Eugene "Gino" Age - 47 - El Valdez
Dec 10, 2012
Joseph Eugene Valdez “Gino”, 47, a resident of El Guache went to peace with our Lord on Monday, December 10, 2012. He was a very loving, helpful and caring father and grandfather to his three daughters and seven grandchildren. Gino loved each of his children and grandchildren with a passion as they were his life. He was a hardworking professional...
Eddie James Age - 61 - Cebolla Maez
Dec 10, 2012
Eddie James Maez, 61, a resident of Cebolla passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. He was born on July 25, 1951 to Miguel and Eduvigen Maez. Eddie James loved to go fishing with his older brother, Simon. He loved to visit his daughter and grandkids. Eddie was a self taught mechanic and had his own business in Chama for...
Matthew "Bear" Robert - Age 53 - He Maestas
Dec 10, 2012
Matthew “Bear” Robert Maestas 53, a lifelong resident of his beloved community of Hernandez passed away on December 10, 2012. He was born on August 22, 1959, in Española to the late Joe L. and Stella R. Maestas. He was a graduate of Española High School and the New Mexico Highlands University. He was a former employee of Rio Arriba...
Carlos Leroy Age - 52 - Española Griego
Dec 8, 2012
Carlos Leroy Griego, 52, a resident of Española went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was born on September 3, 1960 to Bert and Tonie Griego. Carlos was well liked and had the most generous of hearts. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tonie; grandparents, Carlos and Ana...
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