Maria T. Age - 86 Chimayo Montoya
Jul 6, 2011
Maria T. Montoya, 86, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Maria was born on January 16, 1925. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Manuel N. Montoya of 62 years marriage; son, Joe Montoya; parents, Pulita and Valentine Trujillo; sisters: Ramoncita Garcia and Magdelena Espinoza; brothers: Willie Trujillo and Abel Trujillo. Maria...
Paul S. Age - 75 Alcalde Ortiz
Jul 6, 2011
Paul S. Ortiz, 75, a lifelong resident of Alcalde went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Paul was born on August 18, 1935. Mr. Ortiz was owner and operator of Paul’s Barber Shop in Alcalde. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Florinda Ortiz; daughter, Jeanette Ortiz; brothers: Mike and Joe Ortiz; sister,...
Steven G. Age-38 Albuquerque/Santa Cruz Romero
Jul 6, 2011
STEVEN G. ROMERO, 38, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Santa Cruz, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ramon and Isabelita Romero; uncles, Raymond Romero and Mike Vigil. Steven loved spending time with his children, wife and family and loved them dearly. He was a hard worker and was dedicated...
Inez Salazar
Jul 5, 2011
INEZ SALAZAR, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Antonio P. Martinez; brother, Ralph Martinez and beloved grandson, Noah Gallegos. Ms. Salazar is survived by her daughters, Janice Martinez and husband Matthew and Jennifer Gallegos and husband Ray all of Albuquerque; mother, Maria Andrea Martinez of Santa Cruz;...
Orlando - Age 19 - Alcalde - Almeida-Rivera
Jul 4, 2011
ORLANDO ALMEIDA-RIVERA, 19, a resident of Alcalde, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 4, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Juan and Olga Almeida-Rivera; fiancé, Dulce Arguello; brothers, Omar, Edgar and Jacquelin; sister, Karina Almeida; nephews, Anahy and Juan Omar Almeida; grandparents, Paulita Gil and Socorro and Lucita Rivera; uncles and aunts, Hector, Elfido, Felipe, Eloy, Nena and Gloria...
Robert Matthew (White Mountain) - Age 8 - Alc Sanchez, Jr.
Jul 1, 2011
Robert Matthew (White Mountain) Sanchez Jr. was born December 19, 2002 and passed away on July 1, 2011. Robert’s past times included various sports, having family gatherings, playing outdoors with all his cousins and friends participating in his Native American Heritage. Eating at all the local restaurants. Most importantly, attending his Sunday Masses and praying the rosary and sharing a...
William "Bill" H. - Age 71 - Chama Albert
Jun 30, 2011
WILLIAM “BILL” H. ALBERT, Age 71 a resident of Chama, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes H. Albert and grandson, Michael Russom. Mr. Albert is survived by his companion, Janet Reis of Chama; children, Patrick Albert, Katherine Pettingill and husband Randy, Jennifer Archuleta...
Joseph A. - Age 43 - Española Salazar
Jun 30, 2011
Joseph A. Salazar Sr, 43, a lifelong resident of Española, NM, went to rest on June 30, 2011. Joseph was born on November 26, 1967 to Elevinia and Alex Salazar of Española, NM. He married the love of his life, Julie Giron, on September 7th, 1991. Together, they gave life to the other loves of his life, his children Joseph...
Benjie S. - Age 37 - Chimayo Martinez
Jun 29, 2011
Benjie S. Martinez 37 - a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 29, 2011 in Chimayo. Benjie was preceded in death by his parents, Sabino Martinez and Lorraine Martinez; Grandparents, Antonio and Gregoria Martinez and Sabino and Celestina Martinez, his brother, Tomas Moya. Benjie is survived by his children; Lorraine Martinez and Benjie Martinez Jr; Step-son Juanito...
Esquipula Nepomuceno (Skip) Age-74 Nambe Valdez
Jun 29, 2011
Esquipula Nepomuceno (Skip) Valdez, 74, a lifelong resident of Nambe, NM passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. He was born on September 27, 1936 to Felipe and Ursusina Maestas Valdez in Santo Niño who preceded him in death. Mr. Valdez was also preceded in death by his brothers: Pablo, Ramon and Felipe A. Valdez; in-laws, George and Pablita...
Escolastica Age- 90 Cuyamungue Lucero
Jun 28, 2011
Escolastica Lucero 90, a lifelong resident of Cuyamungue passed away on Tuesday June 28, 2011 following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anselmo Lucero and a son, Leroy Lucero. She is survived by her children; Anselmo Lucero Jr. of Santa Fe, Leo Lucero of Cuyamumgue, JoAnn Montoya of Santa Fe, George Lucero of Espanola, Irene...
Carmel Imelda Age - 48 Medanales War
Jun 27, 2011
Carmel Imelda War, 48, a resident of Medanales passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2011. Carmel worked at Wal-Mart in Española and loved her Wal-Mart family and friends. She also had a passion for dancing. She was preceded in death by her mother, Isabel H. War; maternal grandparents, Santana and Santiago Herrera; paternal grandparents, Cirila and Margarito War. She is...
Pete - Age 61 - Santa Fe - Garcia
Jun 27, 2011
Pete Fred Garcia, 61, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. He was born on October 6, 1949. He resided in the Española Valley with his wife of 28 years. Pete was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 412. Prior to his retirement he worked as a Pipefitter for KSL in...
Elmer - Age 64 - Ranchitos - Garcia
Jun 26, 2011
ELMER D. GARCIA, 64, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amada and Vicente Garcia; brother, Salomon Garcia; aunt, Dora Trujillo and nephew he helped raise, John Martinez. He worked for LANL for over 38 years and later retired in 2007. He served in...
Rita (Romanie Julia Taeckens) Age - 96 Los Al Rutherford
Jun 26, 2011
Rutherford, Romanie Julia Taeckens, 96, a resident of Los Alamos, NM since 1950, died peacefully at home after a short illness on June 26, 2011. Rita was born in Flint, MI on May 24, 1915 to Louis Taeckens and Annora Nolan. Her father came alone to the US from Belgium at an early age and her mother was among the...
Daniel - Age 49 - Los Alamos Milligan
Jun 24, 2011
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Farrell Milligan age 49 of Los Alamos, NM. Dan died peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2011 surrounded by family and friends at New Mexico Heart Hospital in Albuquerque, NM following a long illness. Dan was born on March 20, 1962 in Freemont, NE to Donald...
Kelly Joel - Age 43 Gurule
Jun 22, 2011
Kelly Joel Gurule - born on July 31, 1967, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Kelly was a kind and humble soul. He was preceded in death by his father, Sabiniano Gurule; brother, Ronnie Gurule; and beloved little brother, Emery Gurule. He is survived by his son, Xavier Gurule; mother, Esther Gurule; brothers: Lester Gurule and family, Dale Gurule...
Rudy "Puff" Age-53 Gallina Maestas
Jun 21, 2011
Rudy “Puff” Maestas, 53, a lifelong resident of Gallina, NM passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was a parishioner of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church in Gallina. He loved horses, ranching and taking long walks. Rudy enjoyed the company of his friends, family and especially his daughter, Pumpkin. He was a quiet man who enjoyed his privacy...
John - Age 59 - Medanales - Archuleta
Jun 20, 2011
JOHN D. “ROCKY” ARCHULETA, 59, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Juanita Archuleta of Santa Cruz; sister, Mary Jane Doglione; maternal grandparents, Jose and Drucilla Bustos; paternal grandparents, Jose Victor Archuleta and Mabel Archuleta; and a close uncle, Butch Archuleta....
Jeffrey Jay "Jefe" Heise
Jun 20, 2011
Jeffrey Jay Heise “Jefe,” Psychedelic Cowboy . . . lucky strike . . . Mystic Legend . . . singer of songs . . . nature wanderer . . . masterful craftsman . . . “The Space Ship Airstream” . . . the last one standing. . . a father and grand creator . . . soul manifester . ....
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