Juan - Age 74 - Canjilon Valdez
Aug 25, 2012
JUAN VALDEZ “THE MAN IN BLACK”, 74, passed away on Saturday, August 25 in Canjilon, where he was born on May 25, 1938. He was preceded in death by his son, Vialquin Valdez; parents, Amarante and Filomena Valdez; mother and father-in-law, Moises and Benancia Atencio; brother, Elizardo Valdez; sister, Julia Lopez and uncle, Epifanio Miera. Juan was very proud of...
Joseph Michael Age-41 - Ojo Caliente Martinez
Aug 23, 2012
Joseph Michael Martinez\r\nOur beloved son, brother, uncle and friend Joseph ended his 21 year battle with cancer on August 23, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Ojo Caliente. He fought long and hard to live his life as long as possible. God lent us one of his strongest Angels to love us and teach us to live our...
Narciso, Jr. Age - 53 - Abiquiu Archuleta
Aug 23, 2012
Narciso Archuleta, Jr., 53, a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Narciso Archuleta, Sr.; maternal grandmother, Pablita Martinez; grandson, Isaac Martinez; godparents, Justiniano and Lisa Martinez. He is survived by his mother, Onofre Archuleta of Abiquiu; daughter, Reina Archuleta of Sacramento, CA; sisters: Sunseria Dominguez and Sonia Archuleta...
Alejandro - Age 31 - Chama Lujan, Jr.
Aug 23, 2012
Alejandro Lujan, Jr., Age 31 a resident of Chama passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Lujan, Sr.; maternal grandparents: Ramon and Cecilia Rivas; paternal grandmother, Rosario Juarez. Alejandro had a very big heart, who was always willing to help those in need. A wonderful father who loved his children very...
Edna G. - Los Alamos Ludlam
Aug 22, 2012
Edna G. Ludlam – born April 13, 1926 in Taylor Wisconsin, died August 22, 2012 at Los Alamos Medical Center of natural causes. Former wife of deceased Jose Renato Romero de Romero, she bore his children: Mark Romero, Michaeline Williams, Renato Romero; now deceased, and Vincent Romero. She is grandmother to Mark’s children: Ryan Romero and Rochelle Chandler. She is...
Frances L. Age - 77 - Los Ranchos/ Española Johnson
Aug 22, 2012
Frances L. Johnson, 77, a resident of Los Ranchos, NM formerly of Española passed away from a long illness on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Frances along with her husband Norman “Red” Johnson owned and operated Johnson’s “Ok” Tire Store in Española for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Lowance; brothers: Jack and Glen...
Louis Christopher Age-53 - Española Lujan
Aug 19, 2012
Louis Christopher Lujan, 53, a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012. Louis was a 1976 Graduate of Española Valley High School and retired from the City of Española as a wastewater plant manager. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by all his family & friends as well as his...
Matthew William Montoya
Aug 18, 2012
Matthew William Montoya passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents Jennifer Romero and Pete Montoya on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Matthew was born at 7:00 a.m. and went to be with the Lord shortly after.\r\nDuring his brief time with us Matthew showed amazing strength, character, and personality. Shortly after being born, he reached for the comfort of his...
Nelle - Age 89 - Los Alamos - Elliott
Aug 18, 2012
NELLE R. ELLIOTT, 89, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Grace Brindley; brother, Garth Brindley and sister, Jean Cox. Nelle was born in Cullman, Alabama. She was unique in that she graduated from Mt. Scholastica, a junior college. Nelle was employed through the Los...
Jose D. - Age 99 - Chama - Gutierrez
Aug 17, 2012
JOSE D. GUTIERREZ, 99, a resident of Chama, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Isidro and Josephine Gutierrez; son, Horacio Jose Gutierrez; granddaughter that was raised as a daughter, Rhonda Renee Gutierrez; granddaughter, Vickie Valdez; brothers, Adrian, Max and Benito Gutierrez and Reynal Velasquez; sisters:...
Benny - Age 55 - Española - Lovato
Aug 16, 2012
BENNY (CATS) LOVATO, 55, a resident of Española, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2012 with his loving family by his side. Benny loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in...
Bernadette Y. - Age 28 - Espanola, formally o Gonzales
Aug 16, 2012
Bernadette Y. Gonzales, 28, a resident of Española, originally of La Madera was called upon to be with the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2012. Bernadette was preceded in death by her father, Marty Lane; step-father, Ralph Pacheco; grandmother, Jenny Hudson; great-grandmothers, Felomena Jaramillo and Rosa Griego; uncle, Felix Griego and cousin, Audrey Gonzales. Bernadette was an outgoing, fun and very...
David Fernando Age - 59 - Albuquerque/Medanal Chavez
Aug 14, 2012
David Fernando Chavez, 59, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, currently resided in Medanales passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. David was a loving man who was outgoing, friendly and adventurous. He was an active man who enjoyed being outdoors, loved telling stories but most of all loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his...
Lawrence "Pete" - Peñasco Baca
Aug 13, 2012
Lawrence “Pete” Baca, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012. He loved the outdoors, his grandchildren and his daughters were his world. He loved his family dearly and was loved much and will be dearly missed. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ida Baca; brother, Henry Baca. Lawrence is survived by his...
Rosendo Filimon - Age 74 - Chimayo Martinez
Aug 11, 2012
Rosendo Filimon Martinez – Age 74 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 with his loving family at his side following a short battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Martinez; father, Emiliano Martinez; mother, Ramoncita Martinez; brothers: Eliseo, Benny, Carmen and Vicente Martinez; sisters: Cordelia Marquez, Ancelma Pacheco and Adelina...
C. Gordon & Betty Ruth Mitchell Hoffman
Aug 10, 2012
C. Gordon Hoffman passed away on August 10, 2012 at the age of 98.\r\nHe was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Betty Ruth Mitchell Hoffman; his siblings: Golda, Janice, Wendell and David and all twenty of his first cousins. He is survived by his two children: Joe and Roberta; his four grandchildren: Jessica Hoffman, Bettie Jo Hoffman...
Paul - Age 84 - Taos - Borrego
Aug 9, 2012
PAUL J. BORREGO, 84, a resident of Vadito, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Eliseo and Antonita Borrego; brothers, Luis, Ernest, Alfonso, Frank and Horacio Borrego. Mr. Borrego is survived by his sister, Aurora B. Gurule of Peñasco; brother, Eliseo Borrego, Jr. of Vadito; 13 nephews...
George - Age 77 - Española Martinelli
Aug 9, 2012
George Edgar Martinelli, 77, a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 9, 2012. George was known by his co-workers as Mr. Ed. George was born on May 15, 1935 in Modesto, California to George and Eleanor Martinelli. He is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude (Trudie), his brothers: Lawrence, Wallace, and James, his 3 children: Kathryn Murray-Tran,...
Santiago "Jimmy" N. - Courtesy Anno Rodriguez
Aug 8, 2012
Santiago “Jimmy” N. Rodriguez, age 63, a resident of Norwalk, California and formerly of Santa Fe, passed away on Thursday April 19, 2012. He is preceded in death by his wife Lauren Rodriguez, parents Joe and Amalia Rodriguez, nephews Luis F. Garcia, Rigo Martinez and J.P. Martinez. He is survived by his son James M. Rodriguez and wife Elaine.\r\nGrandchildren Alicia...
Crystal Age - 27 - Española Garcia
Aug 8, 2012
Crystal Garcia, 27, a resident of Española passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Garcia; grandparents: Felix and Erminia Garcia, Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia and Elena Vigil. Crystal is survived by her husband, Percy Espinoza; children: Isaiah and Mariah Espinoza; mother, Linda Vigil and...
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