Benny "Benito" - Age 89 - Hernandez Ortega
Feb 2, 2011
Mr. Benny (Benito) Ortega, 89, a life long resident of Hernandez passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Benito retired from the LANL (Zia Company) after 39 years of loyal service. His passion was cattle and farming and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved preaching the Word of the Lord Jesus Christ, and exemplifying it in his...
Annie Roberta Casey - Age 81 - Los Alamos Brasier
Jan 31, 2011
ANNIE ROBERTA CASEY BRASIER, died at home, with family by her side on Monday, January 31, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Roberta was born in Hopewell, New Jersey on December 10, 1929. She graduated from Wilson College in 1951 and then went to work at Princeton University, Forrestal Research Center for Dr. John Wheeler on the Matterhorn Project. In 1953,...
James Age - 41 Alcalde Valdez
Jan 31, 2011
James E. Valdez, 41, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011. He was a life long member of the Catholic Church, graduated from Española Valley High in 1987. James earned a degree in Auto Mechanics from the Phoenix Institute of Technology in Arizona in 1988. He loved spending time with his family, many many friends, working...
Manuel Age - 84 Espanola Sanchez
Jan 28, 2011
MANUEL SANCHEZ, 84, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Espiridion and Fedelina Sanchez; sisters, Adonelia and her husband Frank Serrano and Octaviana Sanchez; niece, Faye Davis; nephews, Stephen and Carlos Sanchez. Manuel loved all his family and enjoyed going to the senior citizens...
Pete B. - Age 78 - Española Valencia
Jan 28, 2011
Pete B. Valencia, 78, a resident of Española passed away of natural causes on Friday, January 28, 2011. Benny enjoyed listening to KDCE. He was artistic with arts & crafts, even some pottery work. He participated in Bingo, which he also enjoyed at the Española Nursing & Rehab. Benny was active at the Senior Citizens Center and won numerous medals...
Whabiz D. Age 64 - Chimayo Merchant
Jan 27, 2011
Whabiz D. Merchant, 64, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011. She was a College Professor at South Suburban Community College in Chicago for over 22 years, as well as teaching in several other Colleges, including Northern New Mexico College. Whabiz had a BA from the University of Bombay, a MA from Western Michigan University...
Edelberto - Age 31 - Española Villescas Castillo
Jan 26, 2011
EDELBERTO VILLESCAS CASTILLO, 31, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Edel was born in Cuatemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico and lived on Phoenix for 10 years before moving to the Española Valley. Edel was a tile setter in the construction industry. He loved to cook, work on cars, play his guitar and sing. He was a very...
Leland James Rogelio - Age 3 - Nambe Valdez
Jan 26, 2011
LELAND JAMES ROGELIO VALDEZ, 3, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. He was preceded in death by his great-great-grandparents, Rogelio Valdez, Jose V. and Rose Ortiz; great-great-great-grandparents, Fidencio and Juanita Baca. Leland was a typical baby boy. He was a very loving boy who loved to joke, dance, play basketball and the outdoors. As little...
Melvin Age - 43 El Llano Trujillo
Jan 25, 2011
Melvin Trujillo, 43, a resident of El Llano went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2011. Melvin was known as a very humble, loving man with a very gentle spirit, always accepting people as they were. Melvin was full of joy and fun to be with. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Trujillo Sr.; brother,...
Ann Grayson - Age 59 - White Rock - Barker-Wohletz
Jan 25, 2011
Ann Grayson Barker-Wohletz lost her battle with cancer on January 25, 2011. Ann was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 17, 1951. She graduated from Glenbard High School in Glen Ellen, Illinois, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1974 from the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.\r\nAnn came to Los Alamos, New Mexico, when she accepted a...
Donna Age - 49 Rio Chama Gallegos
Jan 24, 2011
Donna Gallegos, a resident of Rio Chama passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011. She was born on January 13, 1962 in Española, NM to the late Jose Medardo Gallegos and Teresa. Donna was the 7th of ten children. Donna was employed by the Española Public Schools as the Head Custodian at Hernandez Elementary. Most recently she worked for Ideal...
Betty Jean Age - 49 Velarde Salazar
Jan 24, 2011
“Betty” Jean Salazar, 49, a resident of Velarde passed on to a better life and to be with her departed family and friends on Monday, January 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her beloved Dad, Ernesto “Neto;” Salazar and brother Michael; paternal grandparents, Manuel and Victoriana Salazar; maternal grandparents, Marcelino and Marina Martinez; paternal aunts, Olivama Sanchez, and...
Aaron - 102 - El Rancho - Roybal
Jan 23, 2011
AARON ROYBAL, 102, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica Roybal; children, Eufemia, Billy, Alfonso, Gilbert and Abel Roybal I; brother, Salomon Roybal; sister, Erma Barela; son-in-law, Clyde Herrera; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Roybal is survived by his children, Gloria Roybal (La Consentida),...
Eliria Age - 91 La Mesilla Montoya
Jan 22, 2011
Eliria Montoya, 91, the Lord Jesus sent His Angels to usher Eliria Montoya into His Presence and Kingdom Saturday, January 22, 2011. Eliria resided in La Mesilla, but had fond memories of her childhood home in Pajarito near Black Mesa. She was preceded in death by her parents Eliseo and Juanita Montes y Vigil; step-father, Tomas Gonzales; sisters: Teresita Vigil...
Jose G. Age - 88 La Mesilla Roybal
Jan 21, 2011
Jose G. Roybal, 88, resided in La Mesilla, NM and formerly of Santa Fe, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his children on Friday, January 21, 2011. Jose was a member of the Army Air Corps. Holding a rank of CPL. He worked at White Swan Laundry for 11 years and retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory after 27...
Josina M. - Age 82 - El Guique Herrera
Jan 21, 2011
Josina M. Herrera, 82, a resident of El Guique passed away Friday, January 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrosio and Lina Martinez; brother, Jose; mother-in-law, Rosalia Trujillo; father-in-law, Juan Gabriel Herrera. Josina is survived by her husband of 61 years, Cicilio Herrera; son, Lino Herrera and wife Barbara; daughters: Linda Garcia and husband Leroy, Cecilia...
Johnny "Bear" Age - 40 San Juan Pue Gambler
Jan 20, 2011
Johnny “Bear” Gambler, 40, of San Juan Pueblo and Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Johnny was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed making people laugh with his contagious sense of humor. He was very friendly and giving and never met a person that he didn’t like. His family came first in his life, especially his daughter, Leticia...
Antonia "Tonie" M. - Age 66 - La Me Trujillo
Jan 19, 2011
ANTONIA “TONIE” M. TRUJILLO, 66, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, and a lifelong resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. She went home to be with our Lord, following a short and courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Alcalde on July 5, 1944 to...
Joseph L. Age - 88 White Rock Weber
Jan 17, 2011
Joseph L. Weber, 88, a resident of White Rock passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011. He is survived by his wife Juanita Weber of White Rock; sons: Gerald D. Weber and wife Pamila of Los Alamos, Joseph B. Weber of Los Alamos; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Cremation is being planned. A devotional service will be held on Thursday, January...
Vialquin - Age 40 - Canjilon - Valdez
Jan 16, 2011
VIALQUIN VALDEZ, 40, of Canjilon, NM who resided in Chama, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Amarante and Filomena Valdez and maternal grandparents, Moises and Benancia Atencio. He worked as a firefighter and a logger. He loved to fish and was an avid outdoorsman. He was also a Green...
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