Jennifer "Jen" Age - 26 - Española Barler
May 21, 2012
Jennifer “Jen” Barler, 26, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verna Archuleta; great-grandparents, Flavil “Hoyt” and Elizabeth “Maxine” Newbury and Edith Roberts; grandparents, Grover “Buddy” Hainer and W.O. Barler. Jennifer is survived by her companion Teddy Barela; beautiful daughter, Serenity Mary Lynn Barela of Española; grandmothers: Shirley...
James "Danny" - 73 - Los Alamos Doss
May 17, 2012
James “Danny” Doss, 73 a resident of Los Alamos passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2012 with his family at his side, and is now in Paradise in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Danny Doss was a long time resident of Los Alamos, retiring in 1999 from a career as an electrical engineer with the Los...
Lester Jesus Age - 57 - Los Alamos Wahner
May 16, 2012
Lester Jesus Wahner passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, after a long illness. Lester was the son of Arthur and Esther Wahner, who preceded him in death. Lester's brother Hermann also preceded him in death. Lester was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the fifth of eight children. Lester is survived by his partner W. Scott Smith; his brothers: Xavier,...
Gene Daniel Age - 50 - Penasco Valdez
May 14, 2012
Gene Daniel Valdez, 50, a resident of Penasco formally of Midvale, Utah went to be with our Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Arlene Valdez, father, Conrado Valdez; mother, Elivinia Leyba Valdez. He is survived by his brothers: Joseph Valdez, Raymond and wife Aurora Valdez, Desi and wife Martha Valdez, Ernie and...
Pauline "Paula" A. Age - 48 - El Ra Roybal
May 14, 2012
Pauline “Paula” A. Roybal, 48, a resident of El Rancho passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. Paula was a very loving mother and kind person, very smart and full of talent through her art and music. She loved to laugh and make others laugh as well. Paula was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alfredo and Gregorita Vigil;...
Freddie R. - Age 43 - Ranchos de Taos Maestas, Sr.
May 13, 2012
FREDDIE R. MAESTAS, SR., 43, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eloy and Carmen Maestas. He loved music, writing songs and playing his guitar. He loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. He taught his son’s to play the guitar...
Kenny - Age 52 - Vallecitos Lucero
May 13, 2012
KENNY S. LUCERO, 52, a resident of Vallecitos passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was born April 20, 1960. He loved outdoors, especially hunting, hand fishing and hauling wood. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Savino Lucero; grandparents, Benigno and Raquel Chavez, Doreteo and Teresita Lucero; uncles: Johnny, Fidel, Gilbert and Lazarro Lucero, Adolfo and...
Alvinita R. Age - 94 - Velarde Gasca
May 13, 2012
Alvinita R. Gasca, 94, a resident of Velarde passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a sudden illness on Sunday, May 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Preciliano and Domitila Rendon; husband, Adolfo Gasca, Sr.; first husband, Sam Trujillo; children: David, Eddie, Ernie and Jesse Gasca; granddaughter, Yvonne Gasca; siblings: Eloisa Roybal and Joseph...
Henry O. "EL Gato Negro" Garcia
May 12, 2012
Henry O. Garcia, aka El Gato Negro, 73, a resident of Chimayo born in Ojo Caliente went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Henry “El Gato Negro” was a very active member of The American Legion in Chimayo. He played various instruments and loved dancing. He was a KDCE announcer, good dancer, good singer, and...
Orlando - Age 40 - Los Alamos Coriz
May 11, 2012
ORLANDO CORIZ, JR., a resident of Los Alamos and originally of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2012. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ross and Adelina Coriz; Grandfather, Raymond Herrera; maternal great-grandfather, Pete Lucero and uncle, David Coriz. Orlando loved music, playing his guitar and singing. He proudly served the United States Army National...
Juan "El Compita" Age - 48 - Arroyo Dominguez
May 11, 2012
Juan “El Compita” Dominguez, 48, a resident of Arroyo Seco, born in San Luis Potosi SLP, Mexico passed away from injuries in an automobile accident on Friday, May 11, 2012. Juan was a talented chef and known for his decorative fruit trays for many years. Juan enjoyed being among family and friends. He loved dancing, singing and listening to music....
Celia Age - 87 - Ojo Caliente Alire
May 10, 2012
Celia Alire, 87, a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away from a short illness on Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Isabel Alire; mother, Ruben Velasquez; sister, Flora Archuleta; grandson, Michael Trejo. Celia is survived by her sister, Serfina Alire; daughter, Adelia Campos and husband Max; son, Ernesto Trejo and wife Karen; grandson,...
Luben Age - 90 - Pojoaque Espinoza
May 10, 2012
Luben Espinoza, 90, loving husband and father, a resident of Pojoaque, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 10, 2012. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, a member of Sociadad Protecion Mutua de Trabajores Unidos. He was also a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque. Luben was a master carpenter and cabinet maker...
Lucy Ann Age - 76 - Santa Clara Pueblo/ Puebl Tafoya
May 10, 2012
Lucy Ann Tafoya, 76, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo and a member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012, peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born on July 4, 1935 in Pojoaque, NM. Being a woman of many skills, Lucy was a renowned potter and silversmith. She has many...
Lorraine - Age 80 - Nambe Montoya
May 9, 2012
LORRAINE MONTOYA, a resident of Nambe, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmel and Juanita Romero; in-laws, Ramon and Frances Montoya; sister, Chabella; daughter, Lourdes Montoya; granddaughter, Ursula Duran and God-child, Steven Montoya. She was a woman of many talents. Nothing was impossible. She...
Celina Dolores - Española Maestas-Baldonado
May 9, 2012
Celina Dolores Maestas-Baldonado, a resident of Española passed away from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was a homemaker & loved to cook. She was famous for her beans and sopaipillas. In her younger years she loved playing the guitar & riding horses. Celina loved to dance, pick piñon and knit. She will be dearly missed. Celina...
Emma J. Age - 76 - La Madera Morfin
May 7, 2012
Emma J. Morfin – Age 76 a resident of La Madera passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents: Julian and Doloritas Jacquez; and husband, Joe Morfin. Emma’s daily priority was making sure all her family members were ok by calling them just making sure they were safe and...
Francisco Age - 84 - Ohkay Owingeh Torres
May 6, 2012
Francisco Torres, 84, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He served in the United States Army the Korean War, worked at Duke City Lumber as well as Santa Fe Indian School. As a young man, he helped his father farming the land. He was a talented musician, playing his guitar. Francisco was a kind...
John Rey Age - 75 - Ranchitos Rodriguez
May 6, 2012
John Rey Rodriguez, 75, a resident of Ranchitos, and anonymously born to Jose Demetrio (Tito) and Maria Antonia McKenzie Rodriguez, and his sister, Mary Margaret, on January 6, 1937, passed on to the next dimension on May 6, 2012. John was baptized in his home in Ranchitos shortly after his birth by Father Pajot. Sylviano and Aniceta Roybal were his...
Andy M. - Age 70 - Hernandez Vigil
May 5, 2012
Andy M. Vigil – Age 70 a resident of Hernandez passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beronize Vigil; sons: Nelson A. Vigil and Juanito Manzanares; daughter, Martina Vigil; sisters: Victoria Beard, Delfina Salazar and Maria Talamante; brother, Robert Gallegos; father and mother-in-law: Jose and Maria...
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