Obituary Listing

Carmen S. Age - 75 - Medanales Dixon

Carmen S. Age - 75 - Medanales Dixon

Sep 8, 2011

Carmen S. Dixon, 75, a resident of Medanales passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2011. She was born on April 13, 1938 to Teofilo and Aurora Sisneros in Medanales. Carmen attended school in the Española Valley graduating from Española High School. Family was most important to Carmen and she cherished family gatherings, her unconditional love for each family member...

Stef (Estevan) Age - 34 Española Martinez

Stef (Estevan) Age - 34 Española Martinez

Sep 7, 2011

Stef (Estevan) Martinez – Age 34, born July 2, 1977 departed on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Tony and Amelia Maestas; great-grandparents: Cristobal and Tomasita Martinez; Florentina and Flavio Maestas; Josefina and Edwardo Maestas; Valentin and Edwarda Martinez. She is survived by her mother Flora Maestas and companion...

Albert - Age 61 - Truchas Cordova, Jr -

Albert - Age 61 - Truchas Cordova, Jr -

Sep 6, 2011

ALBERT “BET” CORDOVA, JR., 61, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Cordova, Sr.; father-in-law, Calletano C. Martinez and brother-in-law, Ruben Lopez. Albert had a natural bond with everyone and was always there when he was needed. He was a kind, loving and caring man who worked...

Violet Rose Age - 81 Chimayo Trujillo

Violet Rose Age - 81 Chimayo Trujillo

Sep 4, 2011

Violet Rose Trujillo – Age 81, a longtime resident of Chimayo passed away at her home on Sunday, September 4, 2011 after a long illness. She came to Española as a mission nurse in the 1950’s and was the youngest of our siblings born in Jamestown, North Dakota to Gottleib and Mary Gruneich of Kulmn, North Dakota. As a registered...

Margaret L. - Age 86 - Espanola Leyba

Margaret L. - Age 86 - Espanola Leyba

Sep 3, 2011

Margaret L. Leyba, Age 86, a long time resident of Espanola passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Fredolin Leyba; parents, Marcos and Genoveva Lopez, in-laws, Delfido and Ignacita Leyba; brothers, Martin Lopez, Vicente Lopez, Marcos Lopez, Alfredo Lopez, Alberto Lopez and sisters Roberta...

Mary Frances “Fran” Donah Walters

Mary Frances “Fran” Donah Walters

Sep 2, 2011

Mary Frances “Fran” Donahoe Walters, 88, passed away at home in Chama, New Mexico on September 2, 2011 due to the long term effects of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on May 15, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents were John Paul and Marion T. Donahoe. Although Fran was close to her father, he died when she was seven...

Lino Magin Age - 69 Española Herrera

Lino Magin Age - 69 Española Herrera

Aug 28, 2011

Lino Magin Herrera – Age 69, a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Lino was born in Medanales. He liked going to the horse races & the casinos. He absolutely loved his wife’s pineapple upside down cake. His wife was everything to him. His favorite show was of Bill O’ Reilly. He...

Clorinda 'Ella" - Age 89 - Santa Fe Trujillo

Clorinda 'Ella" - Age 89 - Santa Fe Trujillo

Aug 28, 2011

CLORINDA “ELLA” TRUJILLO, 89, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2011 with her loving family by her side. The Lord has called our beloved mother, sister and grandmother, Clorinda “Ella” Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cristobal and Ascencion Martinez; husband, Lucas Trujillo; son, David; daughter, Elsie Salazar (Waldo); brothers, Willie,...

Samuel T. Age - 77 - Albuquerque Romero

Samuel T. Age - 77 - Albuquerque Romero

Aug 27, 2011

Samuel T. Romero, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, born and reared in Truchas, New Mexico, embarked on the last trek of his earthly journey on Saturday, August 27, when God called him home.\r\nHe is preceded in death by his parents; Carmelita T. and Cosme Romero; paternal grandparents; Beatriz D. and Emilio Romero, step-grandfather; Vidal Romero, maternal grandparents; Epifania and...

Emily M. - Age 92 - Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Cata

Emily M. - Age 92 - Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Cata

Aug 27, 2011

Emily M. Cata – Age 92 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Cata; son, Freddie Cata; sisters: Syliavianita Duran and Rebecca Montoya; and brothers: Antonio Montoya, Edward Montoya and Santiago Montano. She loved to be outside in her garden, she was a very hard...

Eva - Age 94 - Cañones Velasquez

Eva - Age 94 - Cañones Velasquez

Aug 26, 2011

Eva Velasquez – Age 94, a resident of Canones, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Eva was born on April 12, 1917 in Canones to Juan Rafael and Maria de la Luz Lovato, one of eight children, having four brothers and three sisters. Eva was a devout Catholic and along with her husband Genaro,...

Cynthia Age - 48 Española Bales-Connor

Cynthia Age - 48 Española Bales-Connor

Aug 26, 2011

Cynthia Bales-Connor (Beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend) – Age 48 a resident of Española, NM passed away from her long battle of Caner on Friday, August 26, 2011 at her home in Española. She was head training waitress at Chili’s in Española. She loved her family and friends and helped so many people anyway she could. She was our...

Mike Age - 80 - Chama Garcia

Mike Age - 80 - Chama Garcia

Aug 25, 2011

Mike Garcia, 80, a resident of Chama, NM passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on February 12, 1931 in Durango, Colorado to Tomas and Rafaelita Garcia and was raised in Canjilon. Mike and his wife Euletta “Billie” made their home and raised their family in the Bay area of California where Mike...

Philip Harry, PhD Age - 84 Barck

Philip Harry, PhD Age - 84 Barck

Aug 22, 2011

BARCK, PhD, PHILIP HARRY Passed away on August 22, 2011 at age 84. He was the son of Harry Frederick and Pauline Hekel Barck who instilled a strong work ethic and the love of learning. Both passions were reinforced at a one-room school, Eddy #2, where responsibility expectations for the school community increased each year from grade 1 through 8....

Juan George - Age 56 - Fairview - Martinez

Juan George - Age 56 - Fairview - Martinez

Aug 20, 2011

JUAN GEORGE MARTINEZ, 56, a resident of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Estevan and Estella B. Martinez; brother-in-law, Fidel Martinez, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Antonio and Senaida Bustos and paternal grandparents, Antonio and Manuelita Martinez. George was born on April 20, 1955 in Ranchitos. He worked as a...

Cordelia - Age 89 - Albuquerque/Hernandez Trujillo

Cordelia - Age 89 - Albuquerque/Hernandez Trujillo

Aug 19, 2011

CORDELIA “CORDIE” TRUJILLO, 89, a resident of Albuquerque but lived most of her life in Hernandez and went home to be with her Beloved on August 19, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. She fought the battle of cancer and has won the race. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete Antonio Trujillo, her children, baby Luiz, Freddy, baby...

Simona M. Age - 96 - Chama Trujillo

Simona M. Age - 96 - Chama Trujillo

Aug 19, 2011

Simona M. Trujillo, 96, a resident of Chama, NM passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Simona loved the outdoors especially fishing. Her favorite lake was Mundo in Dulce, NM. Fishing was a Sunday ritual for her. Simona enjoyed getting out to play bingo. She did not gamble but...

Catalina "Kate" Age - 91 Chamisal Vasquez

Catalina "Kate" Age - 91 Chamisal Vasquez

Aug 18, 2011

Catalina “Kate” Vasquez, 91, a resident of Chamisal, NM went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2011. She was always known as Gramma Kate. She loved making quilts, sewing and cooking. Mrs. Vasquez always made sure everybody who visited her had a good meal. She loved her flowers (Las Baras de San José) and was always...

Henry Age - 77 - Santa Clara Pueblo Suazo

Henry Age - 77 - Santa Clara Pueblo Suazo

Aug 17, 2011

Henry Suazo, 77, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Mr. Suazo was a tribal Sherriff. He was an Iron Worker in Los Alamos for over 20 years. He loved to play baseball and going fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio and Clara Suazo; grandson, Mario Suazo; brother, Robert Suazo;...

Jose B. Age - 89 - La Mesilla Montoya

Jose B. Age - 89 - La Mesilla Montoya

Aug 17, 2011

Jose B. Montoya, 89, a life-long resident of La Mesilla passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 after an extended illness. He was a World War II Veteran having served in the US Army in the European theater. He was preceded in death by his son, Valentine Montoya; grandson, Matt Sisneros; granddaughter, Sarabeth A. Montoya; sons-in-law: Rick Martel and Matthew...