Obituary Listing

Nov 2, 2011

Juan Elizario Montoya, 81 a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away November 2, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness with cancer. He was born May 25, 1930 in Nambe and graduated from El Rito Normal School in 1950. He served our Country in the US Army during the Korean War from 1951-53 and was stationed at Ft....

Oct 31, 2011

Manuelita (Mela) Romero died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at her home, two months short of her 101th birthday. She was born in Pojoaque to Pablo Romero and Camila Romero de Rivera. She was the youngest of five children. Antonia (Tonita), Concepción (Chonita), José Maria and Alejandrino all predeceased her. She was famous as a cook, seamstress and flower gardener....

Oct 31, 2011

Irene G. Valdez, 85, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 in Albuquerque. Irene was born on December 25, 1925 to Antonio and Emma Griego in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She moved to Española as a young girl and attended Española Schools, graduating from Española High School. In 1947 Irene married Gilbert F. Valdez and they lived...

Oct 30, 2011

Our Beloved Father, Fernando B. Hernandez, 80, born on May 20, 1931 in Vera Cruz Mexico, Pueblo de Carizal, a resident of Arroyo Seco went Home to Heaven with His Savior, Sunday, October 30, 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his family, paint and body work, boxing. He was preceded in death by his son, Isaac; his parents: Lucio Hernandez,...

Oct 28, 2011

Josie Sisneros 84, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Friday Oct. 28, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Josie was devoted to her family and loved family reunions. She enjoyed canning food also going to the casinos, piñon picking and making quilts. One of her favorite things to do was camping and being outdoors....

Oct 28, 2011

Florian “Sonny” Gonzales, Jr., 68, a resident of Chama, NM passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2011. Florian’s family was his first priority. He was married to his loving wife Carmen for 45 years. Victoria was his only daughter and took pride in “Daddy’s Little Girl,” but also was very proud of his sons & grandchildren. His main focus...

Oct 27, 2011

EDWARD ELI ESQUIBEL, 42, a resident of Cuarteles, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 following a brief illness. Edward was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and horseback riding in Borrego Mesa with his uncle Sam and other cousins and friends. He loved gardening with his parents and enjoyed being with friends and family. He was very proud of...

Oct 27, 2011

Gregorio Lopez, 90, a lifelong resident of Truchas passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 27, 2011, with his family at his side. At the age of 21 Mr. Lopez served in WWII as an Infantryman/Mortarman. After basic training, in Robinson Arkansas, he was shipped to Monticelli, Italy and participated in the EAME Theater of Operation. In defense...

Oct 24, 2011

MANUEL “BOSS” MANZANARES, 70, a former resident of Santa Fe and currently a resident of La Villita, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was born January 14, 1941 in Tierra Azul. Manuel served in the United States Navy for 6 years and he was a security guard at LANL, he was employed by DOE,...

Oct 24, 2011

MONICA F. ORTEGA PEÑA, devoted mother, wife and daughter, born October 8, 1961, died peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on Monday, October 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra and brother, Alex. She is survived by husband, Joe Peña; children, Joseph and Keyana; parents, Lupe and Julian Jaramillo; brother, George Ortega; step-brothers, Dan and...

Oct 23, 2011

Carl Edward Cordova, 50, a resident of Chamita passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 23, 2011 as a result of a boating accident at Santa Cruz Lake. Carl was born on April 9, 1961 in Española to Tony M. and Ursula Cordova. Carl loved to be surrounded by his family and loved to fish so much that if anyone was...

Oct 23, 2011

DANIEL “DANNY” RIOS, 51, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pablo and Julia Roybal and Jesus and Ramona Rios. He was greatly loved by the family and the community for his kind heart. He would give the shirt off his back and would...

Oct 22, 2011

Harry H. Reisch, age 65 of Jemez Springs, NM has lost his battle with Scleroderma and has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 22, 2011. He was born on June 23rd, 1946 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to the late Otto Karl Reisch and Althea Reisch. He was married to Judy Facchinello for 43...

Oct 22, 2011

Patrick G. Chavez Sr., 40, a resident of Española passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Patrick was a very kind and loving headstrong person. He was admired by everyone who met him. His son and daughter were his pride and joy. He loved the outdoors especially fishing with his father and brother. His father called...

Oct 21, 2011

Gilbert Garcia – Age 56 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011. Gilbert was born on July 2, 1955 to Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia in Española. He attended school in Española, graduating from Española Valley High School and worked for Hunter Ford for 34 years. \r\nGilbert was preceded in death by his father, Bernabe Garcia;...

Oct 20, 2011

Betty M. Ekberg, born March 1, 1932, passed away suddenly October 20, 2011 from natural causes.\r\nBetty, a dedicated wife, mother and friend to many was born and grew up in Gering, Nebraska. An identical twin she and her sister Bonny were avid horseback riders, swimmers and ran everywhere they went. They remained inseparable throughout her life. \r\nBetty married the love...

Oct 19, 2011

GLEN DANIEL “LIL LAUGHS” TRUJILLO, 20, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Trujillo; grandfather, Andy Trujillo; great-grandfather, Alfredo Trujillo; cousin, Daniel Trujillo; friend who was like a brother, Timothy Rivera; great-grandparents, Seferino and Marcelina Serrano and God-father, Andrew Bustos. Glen loved to rap, drawing, writing, camping,...

Oct 19, 2011

EDDIE PHILLIP MARTINEZ, 32, a resident of Chama, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He joins his grandmother, Lillian Lavadie; grandfathers, Filemon Lavadie and Joe B. Martinez and cousin, Jason McAdams in Heaven. Eddie leaves behind his loving daughters, Ema Renee Martinez and Paris; loving father, Eddie F. Martinez; mother, Rosina Lavadie-Reed; loving sister, Kristina Martinez; girlfriend, Stephanie Casaus;...

Oct 19, 2011

Margie E. Borrego, 86, born February 10, 1925 passed away after a short illness on October 19, 2011. She had been employed at Jemez electric Coop from 1952 – 1967 and then moved to Albuquerque in 1967. She retired from Westinghouse in the 1980’s. Ernesto and Margie moved back to Española in 1993 to be close to family. She loved...

Oct 19, 2011

Jean Siddall, 81, of Santa Fe passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. She was formally employed with Woolworth in Santa Fe. Jean is survived by her son, Robert Griffin. Cremation is being planned. The family of Jean Siddall has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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