Obituary Listing

Rosemary - Age 82 - Española Hunter

Rosemary - Age 82 - Española Hunter

Mar 2, 2012

Rosemary K. Hunter passed away unexpectedly Friday March 2, 2012 at Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was affectionately known to her friends and family as “Kue”. She was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Rose Ann Kubin and her brother Lawrence Blahnik. She is survived by her...

Delmer Age - 68 - Chama Chacon

Delmer Age - 68 - Chama Chacon

Mar 2, 2012

Delmer Chacon, 68, a resident of Chama, NM passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 2, 2012. He worked as a cook and dishwasher for the Dulce Elementary Public Schools, also worked at the TBone Ranch in Antonito, CO. He was a hard worker who enjoyed being outdoors. Delmar was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Demetrio and Rufinita Chacon;...

Bobby Age - 62 - Española/Abiquiu Lopez

Bobby Age - 62 - Española/Abiquiu Lopez

Mar 2, 2012

Bobby Lopez, 62, a resident of Española formerly of Abiquiu passed away on March 2, 2012. He was a finish carpenter while actively involved as a general contractor. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping but most of all spending time with his family at gatherings and functions. Bobby was a generous man with a huge heart whom he...

Jose Celso Age - 78 - San Pedro Martinez

Jose Celso Age - 78 - San Pedro Martinez

Feb 29, 2012

Jose Celso Martinez 78, a resident of San Pedro, passed away on Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio E. Martinez and mother, Margarita Martinez. Brother, Telesfor (Tele) Martinez. Mr. Martinez was a longtime entrepreneur/businessman, having been a pioneer in the office supplies business still in operation. He started the...

Celestino F. "Freddie" - Age 67 Maestas

Celestino F. "Freddie" - Age 67 Maestas

Feb 29, 2012

CELESTINO F. MAESTAS “FREDDIE”, 67, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 surrounded by his family following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tomasita and Celestino Maestas and sisters, Stella Lomax and Cedar Roybal. Celestino was the youngest of 4 children and grew up in Chamita. He joined the...

Marina Age - 84 - Riverside Martinez

Marina Age - 84 - Riverside Martinez

Feb 28, 2012

Marina Martinez, 84, a resident of Riverside passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She was a very loving person who opened her home and heart to all; she made sure no one went hungry. Marina was preceded in death by her sons: Tano, Modie, George and Howard Martinez; grandchildren: Joe Howard, Christopher and Antoinette Martinez. Marina...

Laura Age - 81 - Pojoaque Montoya

Laura Age - 81 - Pojoaque Montoya

Feb 28, 2012

Laura Montoya, 81, a resident of Pojoaque passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eufemio and Anita Rivera; brothers: Jose and Armando Rivera; sister-in-law, Anita Rivera; brothers-in-law: Eliseo Baca and Jody Bustos; nephews: Gilbert Rivera, Walter Baca and Danny Montoya. Laura is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe S. Montoya...

Augustine Age - 87 - Alcalde Edmonds

Augustine Age - 87 - Alcalde Edmonds

Feb 27, 2012

Augustine Edmonds, 87, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Alcalde and El Guique. He retired from the Zia Company in Los Alamos. He was a kind gentle loving husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at the casino. Augustine was preceded in death by...

Adelina - Age 82 - Albuquerque/Chimayo - Romero

Adelina - Age 82 - Albuquerque/Chimayo - Romero

Feb 26, 2012

ADELINA MARIA ROMERO, 82, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sotero Romero; parents, Emiliano and Ramoncita Martinez; uncle and aunt who raised her, George and Frances Chavez; brothers, Benny, Carmen, Eliseo and Vicente Martinez; sisters, Cordelia Marquez and...

Cecilia - Age 50 - Los Ojos Martinez

Cecilia - Age 50 - Los Ojos Martinez

Feb 25, 2012

CECILIA P. MARTINEZ, 50, a resident of Los Ojos, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Stella Castillo; daughter, Abelina Martinez; brother-in-law, Robin Martinez and father-in-law, Alfonso Martinez. Cecilia was a very loving mother of 7 children; grandmother of 8 and supportive wife of 32 years. She loved to spend time with...

Joe Teodolo also known as Mr. T. Age - 73 - N Herrera

Joe Teodolo also known as Mr. T. Age - 73 - N Herrera

Feb 25, 2012

Joe Teodolo Herrera also known as Mr. T., 73, a resident of Nambe passed away from a lengthy illness on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Joe was a carpenter by trade and proprietor of The Latilla Business in Cuyamungue for numerous years. He was a disabled Veteran of the United States Army. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Eloy...

Farid "Fred Believer" Ghilzai

Farid "Fred Believer" Ghilzai

Feb 25, 2012

Farid Ghilzai also known as Fred Believer, a resident of The Monastery of Christ in The Desert passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Arrangements under the care of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of...

Lionel P. - Age 84 - Los Alamos Collier, Sr.

Lionel P. - Age 84 - Los Alamos Collier, Sr.

Feb 23, 2012

LIONEL P. COLLIER, SR., 84, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Collier; father, Victor Lionel Collier and brother, Frank Collier. He was raised in East Texas and attended Kilgore Jr. College and was drafted into the United States Army Air Force. He worked on the...

Anthony Angelo - Age 40 - Alcalde Villareal

Anthony Angelo - Age 40 - Alcalde Villareal

Feb 23, 2012

ANTHONY ANGELO VILLAREAL, 40, a resident of Alcalde, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2012 and is now reunited with his sister, Abbie J. Villareal, who he deeply missed. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Abelina Medina; paternal grandparents, Theresina Amarante Villareal and uncle, Delfido Villareal. He was a very loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle...

Manuelita - Age 81 - Rio Chiquito Martinez

Manuelita - Age 81 - Rio Chiquito Martinez

Feb 21, 2012

MANUELITA MARTINEZ, 81, a resident of Rio Chiquito, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Josefita Trujillo; husband, Anastacio Martinez; son, Danny Trujillo; granddaughters, April Martinez and Angel Trujillo; grandson, Marty Trujillo; great-granddaughter, April Dupree; sister, Georgia Sanchez and brothers-in-law: Tony Sanchez and Cenobio Quintana. Manuelita...

Alfonso "Alfo" Age - 88 - Velarde Atencio

Alfonso "Alfo" Age - 88 - Velarde Atencio

Feb 19, 2012

Alfonso "Alfo" Atencio 88, from Velarde, NM. Born September 27, 1923 died unexpectedly in loving comfort, surrounded by his family on February 19, 2012. Alfonso was first and foremost a loving husband, father and "Pampa". He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1943 he became a proud recruit of the US Navy at the height of World...

Jon - Age 47 - Rio Rancho - Minssen

Jon - Age 47 - Rio Rancho - Minssen

Feb 19, 2012

JON MINSSEN, 47, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ovella Minssen; cousin, Crystal Hunt; grandparents-in-law, Cipriano and Ella Padilla. He enjoyed participating in sports with his sons and taught them how to play guitar, chess, and how to fish and golf. He kept his...

Gilbert H. - Age 82 - Espanola Ferran

Gilbert H. - Age 82 - Espanola Ferran

Feb 17, 2012

Gilbert H. Ferran, 82, born in Santa Fe on September 18, 1929 and a lifelong resident of Española, NM returned to Our Lord on Friday, February 17, 2012. Gilbert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed tending to his and his parent’s ranches because he loved animals, nature, and the outdoors and because it also helped his mother and...

Ronald "Chili Man" Age - 54 - Espa� Atencio

Ronald "Chili Man" Age - 54 - Espa� Atencio

Feb 17, 2012

Ronald “Chili Man” Atencio, 54, a resident of Española formally of Santa Fe went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was a kind, compassionate man, always sharing and giving what he had, he loved life to the fullest. He was better known as the “Chili Man.” Ronaldo was the son of...

Evelyn Age - 96 Stromberg

Evelyn Age - 96 Stromberg

Feb 15, 2012

Evelyn Stromberg, 96, passed peacefully to her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Karen and son-in-law Dannie Jennings of Indianapolis and her daughter, Sandra and son-in-law Richard Lohsen of Los Alamos. She was a loving mother, avid gardener, and tireless giver of time to her church and to those less fortunate. She requested...