Eliseo - Age 17 - Alcalde Salazar
May 30, 2011
The gates of Heaven opened to ELISEO RONALD SALAZAR, 17, a resident of Alcalde, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 30, 2011. Eliseo was preceded in death by his father; Willie Salazar; uncles, Raul and Joaquin Salazar; maternal great-grandfather, Alfredo Montoya Sr.; great-grandparents, Eufelia and Arsenio Fernandez; paternal great-grandparents, Willie and Lucy Salazar; maternal great aunts, Josie...
Beronize - Age 96 - Medanales - Garcia
May 29, 2011
BERONIZE GARCIA, 96, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Pedro Garcia; parents, Emilio and Delfinia Gonzales; 3 brothers; 1 sister; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Grandma Nize loved working in her ranch where she grew all her...
Dolores Marie - Age 52 - Española Gonzales
May 28, 2011
Dolores Marie Gonzales – Age 52 was welcomed into our Lord’s Arms surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 28, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She devoted her life to taking care of her grandson, Isaah. She always had kind words for everyone. She was a compassionate caregiver to the elderly she worked for. She...
Shawn - Age 34 - Chimayo Ensey
May 28, 2011
SHAWN C. ENSEY, 34, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on Saturday, May 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Allah Narayan-Ensey; maternal grandfather, Thomas White; paternal grandparents, Cleve “Cotton” Ensey and A. Mozelle Ensey and cousin, John Phelps. On the wings of the Lord he has gone. The Lord carried my brother home....
Wallace "Tuffy" Age - 91 Española Harelson
May 27, 2011
Wallace “Tuffy” Harelson, 91, September 12, 1919 – May 27, 2011 Tuffy was born in Vaughn, NM, graduated from Belen High School. After serving with the 8th Air force in England during WWII he went to work in Los Alamos, NM where he met his wife Genevieve McCoy. They were married on December 10, 1949. Their only son, Robert “Bob”...
Rosita P. Age - 84 Delgado
May 26, 2011
Rosita P. Delgado, 84, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, died on Thursday, May 26, 2011, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, following a long term illness. Rosita provided over 40 years of dedication and service in the honorable profession of teaching children in the Peñasco School district. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Felix Pacheco; nephew,...
Valentin Age - 88 Española Baros
May 26, 2011
Valentin Baros, 88, a resident of Española, New Mexico went to be with our Lord and join his wife in heaven, May 26, 2011. He was born in Chaperito, NM on April 24, 1923 to the late Adelaido and Juvencia Baros. Valentin was a WWII Army Veteran with the Medical Corp. of 3 years. He moved to Española and met...
Carmelita - Age 90 - Cordova Romero
May 24, 2011
CARMELITA V. ROMERO, 90, a resident of Cordova, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carpio Romero; daughter, Arabella Martinez; sons, Tobias and Bobby Romero; parents, Pedro and Petronilla Vigil; grandsons, Marc Romero, Ronnie and Johnny Martinez, David Romero, Toby Romero and Angelo Lopez; brothers and sisters,...
Richard Valentin Age - 60 El Rito Jaramillo
May 23, 2011
Richard Valentin Jaramillo – also known as Security, 60, a resident of El Rito passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 after a sudden unexpected illness, surrounded by his loving family and his dog, Panda. Richard worked for 25 years at Center Market and at Cities of Gold Casino for 6 years. He worked at El Rito Elementary School for...
Rev. Emilio Age - 97 Española Martinez
May 23, 2011
Rev. Emilio Martinez, Age 97, born on October 30, 1913 in Gallina NM and a lifelong resident of Espanola, passed away on May 23, 2011. He was a retired minister of the Assemblies of God and longtime member of El Buen Pastor Church in Espanola. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed being outdoors, sports, reading, music and...
Tomas F. Age - 75 Cortez, Colorado Morfin
May 23, 2011
Morfin, Tomas F. Age – 75 Cortez, Colorado May 23, 2011 Tom was born in Coyote, N.M. and passed away at his home in Cortez, CO. after a lengthily illness. Tom was a life-time farmer and rancher who was known for his hard work and exceptional skills in fence building. He had a special sense of humor & loved to...
Mary - Age 86 - Ranchitos Bustos
May 22, 2011
MARY A. “ALBINA” BUSTOS, 86, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delfin Bustos; brothers, Willie and Joe Herrera and half-sister, Cleo Ortiz. Mary was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend. She was known as “Grandma Mary” to all. She enjoyed attending...
Rubel A. Age - 83 Española Montoya
May 22, 2011
Rubel A. Montoya, 83, passed onto the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. Rubel attended and graduated in 1946, St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served 4 years. He worked and retired from the City of Española. Rubel is proceded in death by his...
Pedro "Pete" Age - 82 El Guique Martinez
May 22, 2011
Pedro “Pete” Martinez, 82, a resident of El Guique passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 after a short illness. He was in the United States Army, having served during WWII. He worked in Los Alamos for 35 years and was a member of the American Legion Post 0014 in Albuqueruqe. Pedro enjoyed working in his garden to the end;...
Arturo - Age 70 - Dixon - Mascarenas
May 21, 2011
Arturo Alberto Mascareñas – Age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2011 following a sudden illness. He retired from Los Alamos Public Schools after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce and infant daughter, Brenda; his parents: Alberto and Amanda Mascareñas; mother-in-law, Octavania Armijo; brothers: Lee Mascareñas and wife Dora and Leroy...
Leonardita - Age 89 - Chimayo - Baca
May 21, 2011
LEONARDITA BACA, 89, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 21, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claudio Baca; sister, Genova Martinez; brother, Trendia Ortega; half-sister, Onofre Lopez; half brother, Atanacio Ortega; parents, Fele and Socorro Ortega; great-granddaughter, Anjelika Baca; grandson-in-law, Levi Baca. Mrs. Baca is...
John B. "Butch" Age - 48 El Llano Duran
May 21, 2011
John B. “Butch” Durán, 48, a resident of El Llano passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was an accomplished wood craftsman, who created many beautiful works of art including furniture, doors and floors. He was devoted to his family, enjoyed gardening and was loved by all. John was preceded in death by his father, Juan T. Durán; brother,...
Arla - Age 58 - Albuquerque Ferran
May 19, 2011
ARLA JO NORRIS FERRAN, was born on October 31, 1952 in Española. Arla was welcomed into our Lord’s arms surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 19, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her father, Delton Norris; a baby brother, Joseph Delton; grandmothers, Ollie Sala and Tita Folsom; grandfather, Joe...
Gail Mary - Age 76 - Los Alamos Bolger
May 18, 2011
GAIL MARY BOLGER, 76, a resident of Los Alamos, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Gail was born in Long Island, NY on February 28, 1935. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Casella and Vera Brown; sisters, Pat and Jane and her beloved husband, Robert Bolger Sr. Before Gail retired, she was an assistant for the Los...
Brandon Eric - Age 31 - Ensenada Cordova
May 18, 2011
Brandon Eric Cordova Age 31, a resident of Ensenada passed away on May 18, 2011. Born July 31, 1979 in Farmington, NM to Ben and Sonia Cordova. Brandon enjoyed the outdoors and working with his father in the construction business. He was preceded in death by his mother Sonia Cordova in 2008; his paternal grandparents Joe B. Cordova in 2008;...
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