Obituary Listing

Marjorie - Age 98 - Española Lindsley

Marjorie - Age 98 - Española Lindsley

May 4, 2012

Marjorie V. “Marge” Lindsley RN – Age 98 a resident of Espanola passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012. Was born in Austin, MN on May 23, 1913 to Earl L. and Nellie Jennings Lindsley. She graduated from St. Augustine’s High School, she was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, MN and was a registered nurse...

Annette - Age 41 - La Mesilla Gonzales

Annette - Age 41 - La Mesilla Gonzales

May 3, 2012

Annette Gonzales born March 2, 1971 went peacefully with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Annette was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by many. Annette was preceded in death by her mother, Cordy Lopez. Annette is survived by her husband, Arthur Gonzales; her sons: Arthur Gonzales, Jr., and Randy Gonzales; her daughter, Annjelica...

Antonia - Age 23 - Chamita Mascareñas

Antonia - Age 23 - Chamita Mascareñas

May 1, 2012

Antonia Mascareñas, 23, a resident of Chamita passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Elviria Mascareñas; uncle, Larry Mascareñas; grandpa, Dr. Rudy Gonzales. Antonia had a very bubbly, bright and happy spirit. She always could make everyone laugh. Everybody that came into Antonia’s life, she loved with all her...

Ernestine C. Age - 92 - Cañon Plaza Gurule

Ernestine C. Age - 92 - Cañon Plaza Gurule

May 1, 2012

Ernestine C. Gurule, 92, a resident of Cañon Plaza passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was a very faithful lady, loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She loved to tend to her garden, sewing quilts and also loved to cook and take care of her animals. Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Desiderio Chacon and Sara...

Andrew Delfin Steve Age - 52 - El Rito Moya

Andrew Delfin Steve Age - 52 - El Rito Moya

Apr 30, 2012

Andrew Delfin Steve Moya, 52, a resident of El Rito passed on Monday, April 30, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1959. Andrew loved the outdoors, especially his horses and cruising the El Rito Canyons with his blue healer, “Baby.” He spent much time ranching and cutting wood. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, family BBQ’s, poker, organizing church parades,...

Ignacia "Grandma Pando" Age - 95 - Vialpando

Ignacia "Grandma Pando" Age - 95 - Vialpando

Apr 30, 2012

IGNACIA “GRANDMA PANDO” VIALPANDO, 95, a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 30, 2012. She was a devout catholic who dedicated her life to her family. She was very well known for her vivacious personality and character and was loved by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio Jose and Catarina...

Donald - Age 91 - Los Alamos Keigher

Donald - Age 91 - Los Alamos Keigher

Apr 29, 2012

DONALD J. KEIGHER, 91, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Keigher. He retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1984 as fire protection engineer with the H-Division. Mr. Keigher is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Lou Sweeney Keigher of Los Alamos;...

Jenny - Age 63 - Cañones Gallegos

Jenny - Age 63 - Cañones Gallegos

Apr 29, 2012

JENNY M. GALLEGOS, 63, a resident of Cañones, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Emma Vigil; grandmother that raised her, Fidencia Vialpando. Ms. Gallegos is survived by her husband of 13 years, Anastacio Gallegos; children, Arnold Gallegos of Albuquerque, Marilyn Gallegos of Coyote, Cindy Gallegos...

Jerry Age - 63 - Petaca Benavidez

Jerry Age - 63 - Petaca Benavidez

Apr 29, 2012

Jerry Benavidez, 63, a resident of Petaca passed away from a lengthy illness on Sunday, April 29, 2012. He loved spending time with his family & friends, always telling jokes and making everyone laugh. He had a wonderful sense of humor who will be missed by all. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Agneda Benavidez; brother, Ernesto Jaramillo,...

Leon - Courtesy Announcement Sanchez

Leon - Courtesy Announcement Sanchez

Apr 29, 2012

Col. Leon J. Sanchez (retired U.S. Army), with brevetted promotion to Brigadier General, age 50, resident of Santa Fe, NM and native of Espanola, NM, was taken by the Lord on April 29, 2012. Leon touched all the lives he encountered and was deeply loved by his family and friends. Leon reciprocated his love by always taking care of those...

Frances R. Age - 101 - Nambe Romero

Frances R. Age - 101 - Nambe Romero

Apr 28, 2012

Mrs. Frances R. Romero a resident of Nambe, peacefully passed on to eternal life with Jesus Christ on April 28, 2012. First Born, of ten children, on January 9, 1911 in Cuyamungue, New Mexico. Frances married Jose Ramon Romero of Nambe on October 10, 1932. Her joy was being a wife, a home-maker and raising a family. She attended school...

Leroy - Age 67 - El Guique Casados

Leroy - Age 67 - El Guique Casados

Apr 28, 2012

LEROY R. CASADOS, 67, a lifelong resident of El Guique, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his beloved and loving family during his passing. They saw to his health, welfare, happiness, and spiritual health. Leroy had a strong love for his family and friends. He retired from the Zia Company in...

Benito A. Age - 84 - Nambe Vigil

Benito A. Age - 84 - Nambe Vigil

Apr 27, 2012

Benito A. Vigil, a lifelong resident of Nambé, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2012 from cancer. Born Nov. 15, 1927, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in July 1946, and was an agriculture teacher, car salesman, and fierce advocate for the poor. Benito loved and lived life on his own terms, caring deeply about family, friends, horses,...

Emilia - Age 84 - El Guache Martinez

Emilia - Age 84 - El Guache Martinez

Apr 27, 2012

EMILIA MARTINEZ, 84, a resident of Española and originally of Coyote, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Maria Luz Lovato; husband, Facundo B. Martinez; grandson, Carlos Martinez; sisters, Angelica, Patrocinia and Eva and brothers, Isaac, Medardo and Norman. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her daughter, Flora Martinez and companion...

Albert Lara Age - 77 Terrazas

Albert Lara Age - 77 Terrazas

Apr 25, 2012

Albert Lara Terrazas (Beto), 77, was called home on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 to be reunited with his loving wife, Elsie who went to Heaven on April 1, 2012. Albert was born in Hatch, NM on April 1, 1936 and was a lifelong rancher who claims that he retired but never really did. Albert guided hunts and was an expert...

Jerry Carl Age - 65 - White Rock Byrd

Jerry Carl Age - 65 - White Rock Byrd

Apr 25, 2012

The famous Jerry Carl Byrd was born on September 14, 1946 to Wanda Avon Byrd (Brown) and Lemuel Carl Byrd in Santa Fe, NM. He was the second fraternal twin born, after his brother Larry, on that wonderful day. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 25, 2012 in his home in White Rock, NM.\r\nHe graduated from the New...

Ruben - Age 70 - El Guache Anzaldua

Ruben - Age 70 - El Guache Anzaldua

Apr 24, 2012

RUBEN C. ANZALDUA, 70, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose C. and Aurora Anzaldua; in-laws, Leandro and Octaviana Gallegos. Mr. Anzaldua is survived by his wife, Betty Anzaldua of El Guache; children, Patrick Anzaldua and wife Edna of Hernandez, Ronald Anzaldua of Denver, CO and...

Clare Age - 64 - Ohkay Owingeh Snow

Clare Age - 64 - Ohkay Owingeh Snow

Apr 23, 2012

Clare Snow, 64, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Clare was preceded in death by her son, Jarrod Snow; mother, Pasqualita Phillips; father, William Phillips; brother, Gary Phillips. Clare is survived by her husband, James Snow of Ohkay Owingeh; sons: Gavin and Gregory Snow...

David D. & Hope M. Talley

David D. & Hope M. Talley

Apr 23, 2012

David D. Talley, 96, of Española, NM passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. Talley, and Helen Purcell Talley; brothers: Lloyd, Claudy, Albert, Curtis and Wayne; sisters: Vera and Fay.\r\nHope M. Fowler Talley, 91, of Española, NM passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by...

Rosario - Age 85 - Chimayo Montoya

Rosario - Age 85 - Chimayo Montoya

Apr 21, 2012

ROSARIO MONTOYA, 85, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents; Fidencio and Epimenia Martinez; first husband, Jose DeAguero; second husband, Demecio Montoya; sons, Benito DeAguero and Harby DeAguero; daughter, Melanie DeAguero; Grandchildren, Karen DeAguero, Leroy, Joseph "JoJo", Mark and Isaac DeAguero. Mrs. Montoya is...