Jose "Joe" Romero
Feb 3, 2020
Jose “Joe” Romero Jr., 87, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1932 to Nabor Romero and Octaviana Trujillo Romero. He was born and raised in the small farming and ranching community of Cordova, NM. Joe was a very hard worker since he was a...
Don Milligan
Feb 1, 2020
Don Milligan , 82, of Los Alamos, died peacefully on February 1, 2020. He was born to Pete and Mary Milligan in Kansas City, Missouri, the youngest of three children. Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Worth; sister, Anna L.; son, Daniel and beloved wife, Sally. As a United States Navy Veteran (Korean War),...
Gloria Salazar
Jan 31, 2020
Gloria J, Salazar, 66, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, was born on November 2, 1953 passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. Gloria was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Gilbert Salazar and mother, Ruffie Salazar. She is survived by her daughter, Krystal Salazar; sister, Rose and brother-in-law, Ron Romero; sister-in-law, Priscilla Salazar; Goddaughter and niece,...
Joe Quintana
Jan 31, 2020
JOE S. QUINTANA, 78, a resident of Española, went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 31, 2020 after battling cancer. He was born in Santa Cruz on September 2, 1941 to Desiderio and Clorinda Quintana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desiderio Rafael Quintana and Clorinda Manzanares Quintana; sister, Beatrice Martinez; brothers, Eloy,...
Joaquin Morfin
Jan 31, 2020
Joaquin Morfin., 75, a resident of La Mesa de Poleo, passed away on January 31, 2020. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Eloyda Morfin, parents, Adolfo and Odilia Morfin; sister, Cecilia Salazar, Julia Adan. Joaquin was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, talking and visiting with his friends. He loved to...
Steven Griego
Jan 31, 2020
Steven M. Griego, 34, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. Steven was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eddie Trujillo Sr., Paternal grandmother, Toni Griego; uncle, Carlos Griego and his Godfather, Dan Trujillo. Steven will always be remembered by his big blue eyes and his courageous personality and charm. He will be missed by...
Adam Maestas
Jan 30, 2020
Adam Gabriel Maestas , age 36, a lifelong resident of Española, found eternal peace on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Adam was preceded in death by his father, Benny James Maestas; maternal grandfather, Cirilio Maestas and paternal grandparents, Sarah and Benito Maestas. Adam was a kind, generous and loving man, known for his impeccable manners. He struggled with...
Tonnie Romero
Jan 25, 2020
TONNIE ROMERO , 91, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leandro and Trinidad Trujillo; husband, Acorcinio Romero; siblings, Grabielita Cordova, Nicholas Trujillo, Cayetano Trujillo, Rose Velarde and Bernie Sandoval; infant grandchildren, Jessica Vigil and Stephanie Romero. Mrs. Romero is survived by her children, Trinnie...
Gilbert Torrez
Jan 25, 2020
Gilbert Torrez, age 79, a lifelong resident of Cordova, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Gilbert was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Torrez; parents, Remegio and Adelia Torrez; In-laws, Pedro and Refugio Martinez; siblings, Adelido and Polito Torrez, Isabel Sanchez and Floy Medart. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of...
Edith Rodriguez
Jan 25, 2020
Edith Joan Rodriguez , 85, of Chamisal passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was born on August 18, 1934 in Rio Lucio to Tomas and Maria Vivianita Roybal. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alice Medina and Beda Pacheco; brothers, Joe Roybal, William Roybal and Thomas Roybal, Jr. (Jumbe). She is survived...
Salvador Lucero
Jan 25, 2020
Salvador Lucero, age 85, a life-long resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Salvador retired from the Duke City Lumber Company after 35+ years, sold the Rio Grande News Paper for 30+ years and enjoyed landscaping in the Northern area. He loved the outdoors where he spent his time hunting, going for...
Gilbert Sanchez, Jr.
Jan 24, 2020
GILBERT “Bemish” SANCHEZ, JR., 68, a longtime parishioner of San Juan Catholic Church and resident of Los Luceros passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 24, 2020 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was blessed to pass with his family and friends at his side. He was born January 14, 1952 to Gilbert and Theresa Sanchez of...
Joyce Bradberry
Jan 24, 2020
Joyce Reiss Bradberry had a philosophy that life should be enjoyed while still being constructive, worthwhile and filled with faith. The fourth daughter of George and Bertha Hagans, Joyce was born in Denison, Texas and it was in these formative years, surrounded by love and joy, that she established her faith in God and developed a service-oriented...
Janet Romero
Jan 21, 2020
JANET M. ROMERO, 34, a resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Janet Noack, and Billy and Matea Dela Cruz. Janet was a Northern New Mexico College Alumni, Summa Cum Laude, BS in Biology, a Tricore Reference Laboratory Supervisor at Espanola Presbyterian Hospital, and a Pharmacy...
Angela Vasquez-Trujillo
Jan 19, 2020
ANGELA M. VASQUEZ-TRUJILLO , 36, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Angela was preceded in death by her son, Shawn Trujillo “Gordo”; paternal grandparents, Sacramento Vasquez and Elovarda Hernandez; maternal grandparents, Sabiniano and Angelina Lovato; aunts, Clara Balderrama, and Elvira Vasquez; uncles, Joe L. Ulibarri, and Martin Vasquez; cousins, Antonio Vasquez, Jr.,...
Virgil Griffin
Jan 18, 2020
Virgil W. Griffin , a resident of Longview, Texas, formerly of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born on Feb. 16, 1924 in Lathrop, MO to Walter and Ava Griffin. He is survived by three sons, Gary Griffin and wife Mary of Rockport, TX, Keith Griffin and wife Missy of Longview, TX,...
Frances Montoya
Jan 17, 2020
FRANCES C. MONTOYA , a resident of Nambe passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2020 at the age of 94 with her loving family by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Pablo Montoya, her parents Bernabe andDelfinia Chacon; her brother Arsenio Chacon; grandson Manuel Montoya. She is survived by her children Irene...
Susie Borrego
Jan 15, 2020
SUSIE H. BORREGO, 94, a longtime parishioner of La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada and a resident of Santa Cruz passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 due to complications of a sudden illness with her family at her side. She was born August 26, 1925 to the late Enrique Abelino and Vivianita Herrera...
Gerald DeVargas
Jan 15, 2020
GERALD DAVID DEVARGAS , 65, originally of Española, a former resident of Denver and currently of Española, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Louise DeVargas; partner of 30 years, Michael Olsen; brother, Alfredo DeVargas; nephews, Antonio DeVargas and Adam Lujan; niece, Carmella DeVargas plus numerous loved...
JEREMY VIGIL
Jan 15, 2020
JEREMY REY RUBEN VIGIL , 29, a resident of Espanola, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Ruben Vigil; maternal grandmother, Marggie Maes; paternal grandmother, Tila Vigil, grandfather, Florian Vigil; uncle, John Tafoya, aunt, Dorothy Dominguez; cousins, Maggie Dominguez, and Alicia Dominguez. Jeremy Vigil was a very kindhearted loving...
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