Ascension - Age 71 - Velarde - Herrera
May 14, 2010
Asension “Chona” Herrera, 71, a resident of Velarde passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Salomon and Rufina Duran; brother, Esequiel Duran; sister, Helen Ortega; son, Joe Anthony Herrera Sr.; niece Sandra Duran; great-granddaughter, Ibis Adia Herrera. Chona was warm hearted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and nina....
Fabiola - Age 82 - La Puebla - Quintana
May 13, 2010
FABIOLA A. QUINTANA, 82, a resident of La Puebla, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel E. Quintana; son, Ronnie Quintana; parents, Ambrosio and Donelia Archuleta; brothers, Ambrosio Jr., Sambran, Elijio, Luis and Ancieto Archuleta. She raised many children and was loved by all. She was cared for by Eileen and...
Eduardo M. - Age 79 - Ojo Caliente - Lovato
May 13, 2010
Eduardo M. Lovato, a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away unexpectedly but peacefully with his family by his side on May 13, 2010. He was born on July 22, 1930 in Las Tablas, NM to the late Juan Bautista Lovato and Elena Archuleta. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lovato, his children, Linda and Michael Garcia...
Andy - Age 89 - Gallina - Gallegos
May 12, 2010
Andy Gallegos, 89, born on September 6, 1920 in Cañyon de Rio de Chama, died May 12, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Isaida Gallegos; daughter, Eufelia Cordova; grandson, Alfonso Cordova Jr.; parents, Manuel and Adela Gallegos; sisters, Siria Lopez, Eliza Gonzales, Eloisa Aragon, Juanita Salazar, Albinita Maestas; brothers, Julio and Juan Gallegos. Andy...
Kathy - Age 51 - Abiquiu Borrego-Archuleta
May 8, 2010
Kathy Borrego-Archuleta, born January 6, 1959, passed away on May 8, 2010, at the family home. Kathy was full of life and helped those in need, especially during community functions. Kathy is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Nieves Fernandez and Pete Lucero, Adriana and Elena Borrego. Kathy is survived by her husband, Jerry Archuleta; children, Jerry Salazar and fiancé,...
Robert - Age 82 - Los Alamos - Visel
May 7, 2010
Robert F. Visel, 82, passed away on Friday, May 7th after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. A long time resident of Los Alamos, Robert (Bob) was a great father, a great grandfather, and one of the best teachers the Los Alamos High School ever had. Many of his students to this day remember him and how some of them...
Andrew Paul - Age 24 - Pojoaque Herrera
May 5, 2010
Andrew Paul Herrera, 24, a resident of Pojoaque passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John P. Walsh II. Andrew is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Donna Herrera of Pojoaque; brother and sister, Lawrence and Jennifer Herrera of Tucson, AZ; grandparents, Gabriel and Priscilla Herrera; grandmother, Minnie Walsh; God-parents,...
James - Age 70 - Chama - Towne
May 2, 2010
JAMES HOWARD TOWNE, 70, a resident of Chama, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010 following a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Florence Towne and son, Greg Towne. He was born in Elliot, Iowa on May 25, 1939. He brought his family to Chama in 1967, after spending two years in the...
Richard Felix (Cardito) - Age 51 - Chama - Gallegos
May 1, 2010
Richard Felix Gallegos (Cardito), 51, a lifelong resident of Chama, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Abél and Ramoncita Gallegos of Chama and maternal grandparents, Geronimo and Maria Rivera of Los Ojos. Richard was an active member of the Chama Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years....
Lawrence - Age 88 - Rio Rancho/Los Alamos - Mullins
May 1, 2010
LAWRENCE MULLINS, 88, a resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Ruth; daughter, Kathie Mullins Stroh; son-in-law, Bill Petty; brothers, Dennis and Raymond and sister, Anne. Larry graduated from Queens College in New York City in May 1943 and...
Arsenio J. "A.J." - Age 19 - Españ Herrera
May 1, 2010
ARSENIO J. HERRERA, known as A.J., 19, originally of Española and currently a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arsenio and Eufelia Fernandez; paternal grandfather, Johnny C. Herrera; cousins, Roland Quintana, Mario Valerio, Margarita Valdez; aunt, Josie Krauss; step-father, Darrell Jaramillo; great-grandmother, Eduvigen Quintana. He graduated...
Michael "Slim" - Age 62 - Chamita - Sanchez
Apr 29, 2010
Michael “Slim” Sanchez, Age 62, a resident of Chamita, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Michael was a fun loving person and an excellent guitarist, who with his brothers, Paul and Leo formed “The Del-Reys”. He was also a hair stylist for many years. He was well known and had many friends. He will be greatly missed along with...
Leopoldo - Age 94 - Esquibel
Apr 27, 2010
Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Leopoldo Esquibel transitioned from time here on earth to eternity with the Lord. He died peacefully with his family around him. He was 94. He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Emilia Esquibel, his sister Mary Swartz, and a special uncle and aunt, Rev. Alfonso V. and Ada...
Amanda - Age 16 - Alcalde/Arroyo Seco Valdez
Apr 25, 2010
AMANDA N. VALDEZ, 16, a resident of Alcalde and Arroyo Seco, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her brother, Adrian J. Valdez; great-grandmothers, Ercilia Mollohan and Juliana G. Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Elizario “Joe” Armijo and Tranquilino and Rose Armijo and paternal grandfather, Juan Valdez. Amanda attended Española Valley High...
Paul - Age 62 - Santa Fe Vigil
Apr 25, 2010
PAUL ROGELIO VIGIL, 62, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 following a sudden illness. He was a US Veteran during Vietnam Era and a member of the United Rural Route Carriers Union and retired from the US Postal Services after 30 years of service. He was a graduate of St. Michael’s High School and...
Elvira V. - Age 86 - Espanola - Maez
Apr 25, 2010
Elvira V. Maez, age 86, a resident of Espanola passed away on Sunday, Apirl 25, 2010 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Timie Vigil; father, Delfido Vigil; step-mother, Adela Vigil; sister-in-law, Mary Vigil; brother, Samuel Vigil; sisters, Francis Jaramillo and Soraida Trujillo. Elvira had a beautiful garden, was a great cook and enjoyed composing...
John - Age 46 - Gonzales
Apr 24, 2010
John Gonzales, Age 46, born on August 1, 1963 passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 24, 2010. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Gonzales; grandparents, Ambrosio Gonzales and Leocadia Gonzales. He is survived by his father, Octaviano Gonzales; daughter, Miranda Gonzales; sisters, Shirley Cordova, Jessie Schmitt, Mary Rose, Cordy and Lucille Gonzales and Bertha O’Keefe; brothers, Joe...
Jose - Age - 68 - Hernandez Lopez
Apr 24, 2010
JOSE ADAN “CHINA” LOPEZ, 68, a resident of Hernandez and formerly of Chamisal, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2010 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Lopez; parents, Jose Adan and Regina Lopez; son-in-law, Lemie Gonzalez and nephew, David Sanchez. Jose enjoyed woodworking, making picture frames and other gadgets that his grandsons...
Ernestine - Age 92 - Espanola - Montoya
Apr 23, 2010
Ernestine Montoya, 92, former resident of Espanola and Albuquerque, NM died April 23, 2010 in Peoria, AZ. Born and raised in South Central Colorado, she moved to New Mexico with her family in the late 1930’s. She is survived by 4 children, Pauline Montoya-Bowman of Kauai, HI, David Montoya and wife Judy, from Surprise, AZ, Tommy Montoya from Espanola, NM...
Angela - Age 66 - La Puebla Jaramilllo
Apr 23, 2010
ANGELA B. JARAMILLO, 66, a resident of La Puebla, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Demecio and Maria Baca; sister, Patsy Garica; twin sons, Raul and Bernardo; son-in-law, Richard Garcia. Angela enjoyed fishing, gardening, dancing polka, the outdoors and loved to cook for her family. She was...
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