Anthony Albert "Mendoza" Age - 44 - Rodriguez
Jan 31, 2012
Anthony Albert “Mendoza” Rodriguez, 44, a resident of Chamita passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He was born May 9, 1967 in Grants, NM. Anthony was a special person with a free spirit who lived his life to the fullest. He had an unconditional love for his children and grandchildren. In his own words he...
Elsie - Age 67 - Española - Archuleta
Jan 29, 2012
Elsie M. Archuleta, 67, a resident of Espanola passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Elsie was born on May 25, 1944. She was preceded in death by her father, Blas Martinez; her mother, Rosina V. Martinez; her father-in-law, Willie Archuleta and mother-in-law Stella Archuleta. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Pat W. Archuleta; children Patrick...
Frances Age - 88 - Chili Archuleta
Jan 29, 2012
Frances Archuleta, 88, a resident of Chili passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Frances attended and graduated from El Rito Normal School and attended Nursing School. She worked at Española Hospital for 17 years and then worked for several years for Dr. Merle Yordy. Frances loved her husband and their only son & grandchildren with all her heart. She...
Terri - Age 58 - Rio Rancho/San Pedro Rodriguez
Jan 27, 2012
Terri Rodriguez – Age 58 a resident of Rio Rancho and originally of San Pedro passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesus Martinez; maternal grandmother, Reyes Quintana; great-aunt, Eutimia Esquibel; paternal grandmother, Amelia Jacquez and mother-in-law, Helen Rodriguez. Terri worked for the Attorney General’s Office,...
Bernardita R. - Age 87 - Truchas Fernandez
Jan 27, 2012
Bernardita R. Fernandez – Age 87 a resident of Chimayo was born in Truchas, New Mexico to Pablita E. Romero and Jacinto Romero. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Melcor, Avenicio and Gilbert Fernandez; her brothers: Uvaldo, Frank, Marcelo, Audelio and Arsenio Romero. Bernardita worked as a housekeeper in Los Alamos for 44 years of her...
Lorraine S. Age - 68 - Truchas Barela
Jan 26, 2012
Lorraine S. Barela, 68, a resident of Truchas passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. She loved gardening, cooking and baking. She always kept herself busy. Lorraine enjoyed shopping for antiques and was an avid bargain hunter. She could make a gourmet meal out of pretty much anything. She was well loved and appreciated for her homemade bread and chili...
Martha Lou (Grove) Age - 78 - Los Alamos Ellis
Jan 26, 2012
ELLIS – Martha Lou (Grove) Ellis, age 78, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully, from Alzheimer’s related complications, on January 26, 2012 into eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. At her passing, she was surrounded by family. \r\nMartha Lou was born March 26, 1933 in Conway, Arkansas, to Ivan Grove, a prominent college football...
Edna Age - 59 - Española Dominguez
Jan 25, 2012
Edna Dominguez, 59, a resident of Española, which was now residing at Santa Fe Care Center, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Edna was a very loving person and always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a very good cook. The most important thing to her was her family, that always came...
Clarissa Clay Age - 40 - Santa Clara Pueblo Arellano
Jan 24, 2012
Clarissa Clay Arellano, 40, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her ; great-grandmother, Rose Koteen; grandmother, Evelyn Archuleta; Nephew, Jayden Sonny. Clarissa is survived by her husband, Ralph Arellano, Jr. of Dixon; children: Adrian Abeyta, Adrianna Clay, Eric Clay and partner Denise Padilla;...
Nellwyn - Age 90 - Española - Trujillo
Jan 24, 2012
NELLWYN BROOKHART TRUJILLO, a resident of Española, was born on March 28, 1921 in Rural Indiana. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, having lived just short of 91 years. Nell was married to Max Trujillo of Vallecitos, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Trujillo is survived by her brother, Gilbert (Mary Anna) Brookhart of...
Irene Age - 88 - Dixon Marquez
Jan 23, 2012
Irene Marquez, 88, a resident of Dixon passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Ambercare Hospice in Española following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on August 13, 1923 in Ranchitos, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents Macedonio and Fedelina Marquez; brothers: Manuelito, Ernesto, and twin brother Macedonio Jr.; sister, Stella Shefelbine. Irene...
Lydia Paublita Age - 80 - Ranchitos Montez Lewis
Jan 22, 2012
Lydia Paublita Montez Lewis, 80, a lifelong resident of Ranchitos passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Lydia was born on March 2, 1931 in Mont Rose, Colorado, daughter of Ernesto Montez and Gertrude Talachy Borrego. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents who helped raise her, Alvilino and Guadalupe...
Ignacio D. Age - 81 - Los Ojos Bustamante
Jan 22, 2012
Ignacio D. Bustamante – Age 81 a resident of Los Ojos, (Tierra Amarilla area), went home to our Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2012. He was born in Gallup, NM on July 25, 1930. He was an Air Force Korean War Veteran, worked for Santa Fe Railroad, was a Conductor on Amtrak for 39 years until his retirement in 1992,...
Anita S. Age - 101 - Española Martinez
Jan 22, 2012
Anita S. Martinez, 101, a lifelong resident of Española peacefully passed away with her son at her side on Sunday, January 22, 2012. She was a founding member of Sacred Heart Altar Society. She was extremely active and a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Her life revolved around the church and family. Anita was preceded in...
Patricia "Pat" Joyce Age - 72 - Esp Perraglio
Jan 21, 2012
Patricia “Pat” Joyce Perraglio, 72, a lifelong resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of the Española Valley. She was a lifetime member and descendant of Henry Huffstutler, founding member of the First Baptist Church on La Joya. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She...
Jerrie Dolores Age - 70 Martin-Martinez-Harbur
Jan 21, 2012
Jerrie Dolores Martin-Martinez-Harbur – Age 70 a resident of Harlingen TX departed this earth to be with her family in Heaven on Saturday, January 21, 2012 after a long fought battle with COPD. She was born in Espanola, NM on August 13, 1941 to parents Fred and Willie Belle Martin. . She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne of...
Christopher Algenon - 12 days old - Espanola Maestas- Lueras
Jan 21, 2012
Christopher Algenon Maestas-Lueras, 12 days old, a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2012. We were blessed to have born our little Angel Christopher. The time was short but the days we shared will be a lasting memory. He will forever remain in our hearts and we will remember the joy he brought us for and...
Dr. Leon - Age 79 - Santa Fe Miller, M.D.
Jan 20, 2012
DR. LEON MILLER, M.D., beloved physician, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 with his wife, Judith and son, Darryl, and Heather at his side. Dr. Miller was recovering beautifully from surgery at the hospital’s rehabilitation center when complications of an unknown nature set in. Dr. Miller received his Medical Degree from New York Medical College and Columbia 1964 and...
Baltazar Age - 54 - Española Zavala
Jan 20, 2012
Baltazar Zavala, 54, a resident of Espanola, passed away on January 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Abel and Sara Zavala; paternal grandfather; Eliseo Guzman. Baltazar was dedicated to his family. He respected and was well respected by his friends. He was a very humble man. Baltazar tended to his garden and enjoyed spending time...
Pedro A. Age - 81 - El Guique Casados
Jan 20, 2012
Pedro A. Casados Sr., age 81, a lifetime resident of El Guique passed on peacefully in his sleep early morning on Friday, January 20, 2012 after a short illness. Pedro was the youngest son of Pedro & Augustinita Casados. Pedro’s four remaining siblings include Juanita (Martinez), Virginia (Maxwell), Leona (Chandler) and Marina (Wood). His siblings that have previously passed on...
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