Obituary Listing

Tony J. Age - 62 - Abiquiu Gallegos

Tony J. Age - 62 - Abiquiu Gallegos

Jul 28, 2012

Tony J. Gallegos passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and friends. Tony was born on May 4, 1950 to Don Gallegos and Mary Ann DeHerrera Gallegos in Española, New Mexico.\r\n \r\nHe was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Don Gallegos and Mary Ann DeHerrera Gallegos; his Padrino and Aunt Eusebio and Vicenta...

Tillie M. - Age 77 - Albuquerque Martinez

Tillie M. - Age 77 - Albuquerque Martinez

Jul 23, 2012

Tillie M. Martinez (Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2012. Tillie was born on December 19, 1934 in Rio Chama, New Mexico. Tillie, a graduate of Española High School, lead a successful 30 year career with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, followed by brief stints with Bueno Foods Inc. and...

Mary B. Age - 91 - Los Alamos Stevenson

Mary B. Age - 91 - Los Alamos Stevenson

Jul 22, 2012

Mary B. Stevenson, 91, a resident of Los Alamos passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Mary loved to visit with her family and friends whenever she could. Once you met her you could never forget her. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Wences (Wenceslao) Age - 80 - Chili Abeyta

Wences (Wenceslao) Age - 80 - Chili Abeyta

Jul 22, 2012

Wences (Wenceslao) Abeyta, 80, a resident of Chili, NM and formerly of La Puebla, NM went home to be with our Lord peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2012, with his loving family by his side. Wences was a well-known business man throughout New Mexico, who worked very hard and who passed on his wonderful work ethic to his children. He...

Phyelma - Age 52 - Española - Martinez

Phyelma - Age 52 - Española - Martinez

Jul 21, 2012

PHYELMA D. MARTINEZ, 52, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond T. Martinez; sister, Melinda J. Martinez and sister-in-law, Jeanette Maestas-Ortiz. Phyelma was a caring and helping individual who would always give and inspire others. She helped those in need even though she...

John - Age 81 - Los Alamos - Taylor

John - Age 81 - Los Alamos - Taylor

Jul 21, 2012

JOHN W. TAYLOR, 81, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Juanita K. Taylor; brother, Warren Taylor; sister-in-law, Martha Taylor; parents, Waldon Davis and Ida Ellen Taylor. John was employed at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a nuclear physicist for 31 years. He was...

Samuel - Age - 58 - Rutheron - Beach

Samuel - Age - 58 - Rutheron - Beach

Jul 20, 2012

SAMUEL R. BEACH, 58, a resident of Rutheron, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012 following a long battle with cancer. Mr. Beach is survived by his wife, Joelyn; sons, Jacob W. Beach and wife Emily of Pagosa Springs, CO and Douglas W. Beach and wife Kalinda of Mandoree, N.D.; grandsons, Ethan, Jared and Logan; granddaughters, Megan and Mackayla; mother,...

Elizabeth Anne Age - 74 - Los Alamos Thomson Caughran

Elizabeth Anne Age - 74 - Los Alamos Thomson Caughran

Jul 19, 2012

Anne Caughran\r\nElizabeth Anne Thomson Caughran , an extraordinary woman, was born June 5, 1938, in Glasgow, Scotland; she died July 18, 2012, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The daughter of Samuel and Alice Thomson, Anne had an adventurer’s spirit, leading her from the Honors Masters Program at the University of Glasgow to Kentucky in the 1960s for advanced studies; back...

Jerome Isaiah Age - 14 - Cordova Rodarte

Jerome Isaiah Age - 14 - Cordova Rodarte

Jul 19, 2012

Jerome Isaiah Rodarte, 14, Born May 24, 1998 to loving parents David & Tanya Rodarte of Cordova. He passed away unexpectedly to a better life on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Jerome came unto this earth with pain and suffering, but at the same time with Joy and Laughter. Jerome was a very loving child and anyone who came in contact...

Vickie Age - 54 - Española Valdez

Vickie Age - 54 - Española Valdez

Jul 18, 2012

Vickie Valdez, 54, a resident of Española passed away from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. She loved to spend time with her family and especially looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren. She was a collector of jewelry and sold the newspaper to have money for the grandkids. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and will...

Tamela Age - 48 - Los Alamos Seagraves

Tamela Age - 48 - Los Alamos Seagraves

Jul 16, 2012

Tamela Seagraves, 48, a resident of Los Alamos passed away from an unexpected illness on Monday, July 16, 2012. She was born in Gallup, N.M. but spent her adult life in Los Alamos, N.M. A loving wife and mother, Tamela will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Her family always came first, but her second loves were her dogs and...

Willie N. - Age 87 - Los Alamos Montoya

Willie N. - Age 87 - Los Alamos Montoya

Jul 14, 2012

Willie N. Montoya, 87, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, died peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Sombrillo Nursing Facility. Willie was born on August 6, 1924 in Cimarron, New Mexico; the son of Abel and Manuelita Montoya. On June 20, 1959, he married Adonelia (Nellie) Rael, they celebrated almost 50 years together until Nellie passed away on January 28,...

Adrian - Age 85 - Truchas Martinez

Adrian - Age 85 - Truchas Martinez

Jul 13, 2012

Adrian Martinez - 85 years of age, a resident of Truchas, NM Born September 8th, 1926 Died July 13th, 2012. He was a rancher, auto salesperson, and security guard who lived and loved Truchas. He was the true definition of an excellent Son, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and friend. He was the ultimate storyteller, historian, and had the...

Paul (Pablo) Age - 50 - Chamita Duran

Paul (Pablo) Age - 50 - Chamita Duran

Jul 13, 2012

Paul (Pablo) Duran, 50, a lifelong resident of Chamita, NM passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Pablo as he was affectionately known by his family and many friends was always helpful and a hard worker. Pablo worked around the community of Chamita doing odd jobs for mostly all of his neighbors and many friends. Pablo loved fishing, hunting,...

Beatrice - Age 82 - Cuyamungue Duran

Beatrice - Age 82 - Cuyamungue Duran

Jul 12, 2012

Beatrice Duran, 82, a resident of Cuyamungue passed away following a lengthy illness on Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Ortiz; sister, Tessie Martinez. Beatrice is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward Duran of Cuyamungue;...

Lucille - COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Courtney

Lucille - COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Courtney

Jul 12, 2012

Lucille Courtney, currently from New Braunfels, Texas, originally from Espanola passed away on Thursday, July 12. Lucille is survived by her two sons, Billy (Suzanne) and Charles (Monica) and a very special grandson, Tyler, her brother Benny (Liz), 1 niece, Stephanie Fresquez and 3 nephews, Jason, Mario and Bryan Garcia, sister-in-law, Juanita, and one aunt Minnie Ortiz and many cousins...

Santiago "Jamie" - Age 36 - Chimayo Vigil

Santiago "Jamie" - Age 36 - Chimayo Vigil

Jul 11, 2012

Santiago “Jamie” Vigil – Age 36 a resident of Chimayo passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Bonifacio and Juanita Vigil; maternal grandfather, Max Esquibel; aunt, Mary Louise Jaramillo; and cousins: John Sherwood, Christopher Sherwood and Michael Esquibel. Jamie was an Española Valley High School graduate of 1993; he received...

Harry "Len" Lynn Age - 83 - Petaca Martinez

Harry "Len" Lynn Age - 83 - Petaca Martinez

Jul 10, 2012

Harry “Len” Lynn Martinez, 83, a resident of Petaca passed away from a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. He loved carpentry, hauling wood, cutting wood, and hunting He was a great musician and loved to play the guitar. He enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Teodoro and...

Sharon Elaine Age - 20 - Pueblo of Pojoaque Lopez

Sharon Elaine Age - 20 - Pueblo of Pojoaque Lopez

Jul 9, 2012

Sharon Elaine Lopez, 20, a resident of Pueblo of Pojoaque passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. She was a 2010 graduate of Pojoaque Valley High School, loved music, singing, wildlife and the Dallas Cowboys. Sharon was Daddy’s Girl and loved her family very much. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Sharon is survived by...

Sally Age - 81 - Alcalde Valencia Tafoya

Sally Age - 81 - Alcalde Valencia Tafoya

Jul 7, 2012

Sally Valencia Tafoya, 81, a resident of Alcalde, NM passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2012. She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary – La Morada de Los Pacheco’s, Lay Health Advisor for the Diabetic Program in Rio Arriba and was an American Legion Member. Sally was preceded in death by her husband Jose Alejandro Tafoya; son, David Michael Tafoya;...