William A. Age - 61 - Espanola Vigil
Dec 21, 2011
William A. Vigil – Age 61 a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Vigil; son, Francisco Vigil; paternal grandparents: Augustine and Bernardita Vigil; and maternal grandparents: Luis and Nora Suazo. Mr. Vigil was an active outdoorsman who loved to fish and being in the mountains. He...
Cecilia Age - 61 - Sombrillo Olivas
Dec 19, 2011
Cecilia L. Olivas, 61, a resident of Sombrillo passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011. Cecilia earned a Bachelor’s Degree from New Mexico Highlands University and worked at LANL as chief of staff of the Directors Office. Cecilia was preceded in death by her father, Antonio E. Quintana; uncles: Senobio and Mike Quintana; niece, Connie Quintana. She is survived by...
Floyd "Shorty" Age - 80 - Ojo Sarco Tafoya
Dec 18, 2011
FLOYD “SHORTY” TAFOYA, 80, born on December 21, 1930, a resident of Ojo Sarco and formerly of Grants, passed away tragically on Sunday, December 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cipriano and Cresenciana Tafoya; wife, Erlinda V. Tafoya; granddaughter, Stephanie Tafoya-Salazar; sister, Adelia Sandoval; father-in-law, Enriques Velarde; mother-in-law, Eufelia Velarde; brothers-in-law, Henry, Donald and Toby Velarde...
Lucas G. Age - 71 - Guachupangue Martinez
Dec 18, 2011
Lucas G. Martinez, 71, a resident of Guachupangue passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 following an 8 year battle with cancer. Mr. Martinez was a life time roofer. He started with Zia Company and 51 years later retired from Johnson Controls. Mr. Martinez was a member of the Holy Family Society and Blessed Sacrament Adoration. His favorite pastimes were...
Helen - Age 79 - Los Alamos Washburn
Dec 17, 2011
Helen J. Washburn, 79, a resident of Los Alamos, passed peacefully\r\nfrom her earthly home to her heavenly Home on Saturday, December 17,\r\n2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Anna (Scheerens)\r\nJohnson, and brother, Paul Johnson. Helen is survived by her\r\ndaughters, Barbara Hanson and husband Steve of Los Alamos, Linda\r\nDeLaTorre and husband Joe of Las Cruces, and Debra...
Juanita Age - 26 - Española Soto
Dec 17, 2011
Juanita Soto, 26, a resident of Española passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. Juanita was born on September 28, 1985 in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico to Roberto Soto and Leticia Nava de Soto. She attended Fairview Elementary, Pojoaque Middle and High School, graduating with the class of 2005. Juanita loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with all her...
Archie - Age 64 - Arroyo Seco Velarde
Dec 17, 2011
Archie Velarde, 64, a resident of Arroyo Seco and formerly of Ojo Sarco, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Archie was born on July 25, 1947 to Antonio and Roberta Velarde in Embudo, NM. Archie proudly served in the U.S. Air Force serving a tour in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, and father-in-law, Juan Montoya....
Phyllis "June" Age - 73 Warren
Dec 13, 2011
Phyllis “June” Warren, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 13th after a long and brave battle with cancer. June was born Phyllis June Bloss in Cumberland, Maryland. She grew up poor but had a very rich and fulfilling life. The youngest of seven children, she did well in school, was an avid reader, and, with the encouragement of her older brother,...
Mary Patricia Age - 52 - White Rock Sanchez
Dec 13, 2011
Mary Patricia Sanchez, 52, a resident of White Rock passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. She was born in Fairfield, CA on May 18, 1959. She enjoyed working in the home healthcare field. She had a passion for the outdoors, music, and showed a lot of supporting love for her family and friends. Mary held her ground and...
Donaldo - Age 63 - Nambe Roybal
Dec 12, 2011
DONALDO E. ROYBAL, 63, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011, Feast day of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Ruby Roybal. Donaldo was born January 30, 1948. He lived a life dedicated to his family which was most important to him. His service to the community, his...
Aurelia - Age 82 - Velarde McKinney
Dec 12, 2011
AURELIA R. MCKINNEY, 82, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 following a short illness. Mrs. McKinney was born November 6, 1929 to Aurelio and Nicolas Romero of Velarde. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy F. McKinney; sister, Viola Smith and brother, Reynaldo Romero. Mrs. McKinney is survived by her children, Patty and...
Colette Agnes Walsh Age - 88 Dugan
Dec 11, 2011
Colette Agnes Walsh Dugan, 88, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 with her youngest daughter and son-in-law at her side. Colette was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Morgan Dugan; her two sisters: Elaine Walsh Hamilton and her brother-in-law James Drier Hamilton, Marie Walsh Kinsella and her brother-in-law Paul William Kinsella; her brother,...
John David (J.D.) Age - 73 - Arroyo Seco Smith
Dec 10, 2011
John David (J.D.) Smith, 73, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away suddenly in his bed on Saturday, December 10, 2011. J.D. was born on December 31, 1938 in Salina, Kansas but grew up in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from South High in Denver in 1957 and in 1961 he joined the Air Force and served his country until 1964....
Eloy - Age 53 - Albuquerque Maes
Dec 9, 2011
ELOY P. MAES, 53, a resident of Canjilon, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 following an unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Rita Maes and sister, Tomacita Maes. Eloy was a great father, son and brother. He had a great sense of humor and was always joking around. Eloy was surrounded by many friends....
Miguel - Age 76 - Ohkay Owingeh Sandoval
Dec 9, 2011
MIGUEL A. SANDOVAL (MULA), 76, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Mae Browning; parents, Antonio and Guillerma Sandoval. Miguel was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was married to the love of his life for 54 years. He was...
John "Jasper" Guinane
Dec 9, 2011
John “Jasper” Guinane was born in Oakland, California on September 7, 1963. John departed this world on December 9, 2011. John was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Guinane and his brother, David Guinane. He is survived by his wife, Joann Guinane of the Pueblo of Pojoaque; sons: David and Steve Boyd; sisters: Danielle Sanabria and husband Rafael, Tracy...
Rudy E. - Age 62 - Española - Martinez
Dec 9, 2011
RUDY E. MARTINEZ, 62, a resident of Española and formerly of Dixon, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Pablo Martinez; sister, Rose Martinez; maternal grandparents, Leonardo and Victoriana Martinez; paternal grandparents, Eusevio and Matilde Martinez; paternal aunt, Celina Chavez and close cousins, Clara Salazar, Minnie Ortiz and Jose E. Inez Martinez....
Marcella Age - 54 - Chama Gonzales
Dec 9, 2011
Marcella Gonzales, 54, a resident of Chama passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo Gonzales; step-daughter, Leanna Gonzales; father, Simon Martinez; brother, Rafael Martinez. Marcella is survived by her mother, Rafaelita Martinez of Abiquiu; brothers: Simon Martinez III of Arizona, Ben Martinez and wife Dolores of Texas, Mike Martinez and wife...
Gilbert L. Age - 76 - Chimayo Naranjo
Dec 7, 2011
Gilbert L. Naranjo, 76, a resident of Chimayo passed away from a sudden illness on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He retired from the State of New Mexico Corrections Dept., and then became an active vendor at the Santa Fe Farmers Market for 30 years. Gilbert served in the United States Army National Guard from 1957 to 1967. He loved animals,...
Richard Age - 64 - Ohkay Owingeh Martinez
Dec 7, 2011
Richard Martinez, 64, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He was a minister of Hospitality and Eucharistic ministries at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh. Richard was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 3314 for 35 years. He served two terms as Governor of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, 1984-1985 & 1986-1987....
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