Anita Aldaz
Jun 7, 2019
ANITA M. ALDAZ, 86, a resident of Española, originally of Cañon Plaza, went to rest with our dear Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 27, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Carlotta Gonzales; husband, Juan G. Aldaz; brothers, Frank Gonzales (Virginia), Jose Nickolas Gonzales (Jane),...
Lawrence F. LaCombe
Jun 6, 2019
Lawrence F. LaCombe, 69, a resident of Costilla NM, went to The Lord on Thursday June 6, 2019. He was born on September 13, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank D. and Sofia M. LaCombe, grandparents; Zacarias and Teresina Gallegos and sister-in-law Anita Drum. Lawrence is survived by his wife Mickie LaCombe, daughter; Alexandra LaCombe,...
Lonny Padilla
Jun 6, 2019
LONNY ERICK JOSEPH PADILLA, 51, a resident of Hernandez, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his niece, Heather Martinez; great-grandparents, Joe and Louisa Padilla and other close relatives and friends. Lonny enjoyed camping, fishing, cruising, site seeing, listening to music, dancing, having barbeques and going to the...
Gilbert A Vigil
Jun 5, 2019
Gilbert A. Vigil, 93, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Reyes and Juanita Vigil, and granddaughter Enedine Vigil. He loved and cared for his entire family and will be missed dearly. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 69...
Aronold Velasquez
Jun 5, 2019
ARNOLD A. VELASQUEZ, 81, a resident of Sombrillo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loved of his life Juanita; son, Jimmy; granddaughter, Socorro; parents, Salomon and Carmelita Velasquez; in- laws, Alejandro and Ermelinda Sanchez; brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law, Ninfa and Richard Trujillo, and Alex Sanchez. Arnold along with Johnny DeVargas worked for...
Jesus Ismael Carbajal Silva
Jun 5, 2019
Jesus Ismael Carbajal Silva, 21, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Maria Del Rosario Velasco Garcia and aunt Ana Luisa Silva Velasco. Jesus loved listening to music, loved riding on his motorcycle and especially enjoyed cars. He was employed by Rio Arriba County STOP program as a...
Carlos Vaughn
Jun 5, 2019
Carlos Vaughn , 84, a lifetime resident of Pojoaque passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Carlos worked for the New Mexico State Highway Department claiming there was no spot in New Mexico he hadn’t seen. He retired in 1987 after 32 years with the State. He graduated from St. Michaels High School in 1954 and was...
Patricia Garcia
Jun 4, 2019
PATRICIA GARCIA, 29, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Chimayo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and close friends on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, aunt, God-mother and friend to many. Patricia was a very kind hearted person who loved her family and friends dearly. Her contagious smile will forever be imprinted on...
Beatrice Serna
Jun 4, 2019
BEATRICE “BEA” SERNA, 49, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Chris Serna; grandparents, Antonio and Filia Salazar; uncles, Juan and Rudy Salazar; cousins, Gerald Cata and Daniel Zelic; and brother, Chris Serna, Jr. Ms. Serna is survived by her companion, Larry Lucero; children, Nathan Morfin, Megan Morfin...
Lawrence C. Gallegos
Jun 1, 2019
Lawrence C. Gallegos, 70, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Eva Gallegos; in-laws, Tony and Candida Trujillo; brother/padrino and sister-in-law, Tony Valdez and Christine Trujillo. Lawrence served in the US Army and was honorably discharged after serving in...
Thomas Martinez
Jun 1, 2019
Thomas “Tommy” Martinez, age 53, a life-long resident of Santa Cruz, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his son Thomas Martinez; grandparents Abelino and Faustina Martinez, Manuel and Carmelita Vigil; uncles Abel Martinez, Herbacio Martinez, Cayetano Martinez, Samuel Vigil, Manuel...
Patricia Archuleta
May 30, 2019
Patricia Archuleta, 45, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Inez Vigil; siblings, Carla Ortiz Dean, Robert Castillo, Roxanne Archuleta, and Andrew Vigil. Patricia enjoyed fishing, dogs, cooking, helping others, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her brothers, Donnie Ortiz of Arroyo...
Elmer Velasquez
May 30, 2019
ELMER VELASQUEZ, Age 59, a resident of Cañones passed away on the early morning of May 30, 2019, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his brothers Genaro Velasquez Jr. and Juan Velasquez, brother-in-law Arturo Valdez, father-in-law Waldo Maestas, and mother-in-law Carlota Maestas. He was the youngest of nine children born to the late Genaro and...
Dwayne Koon
May 29, 2019
DWAYNE KOON, 46, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rayferd and Maria Koon; brother, Ray Allen Koon; In-laws, Phillip and Emily Talachy and numerous brothers-in-law. Dwayne was a very kind hearted person who loved his family dearly. He was a wonderful husband and father. He enjoyed the...
Pat Valerio
May 29, 2019
Pat F. Valerio, 84, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend of many, and a resident of El Duende passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gregorio and Josefita Lovato; parents, Fruitoso and Antonia Valerio; granddaughter, Venessa Valerio; brother, Max Valerio; Sister Bernie Archuleta; sister, Virginia Vigil; Son Frank Valerio; brother-in-law, Sam,...
Nicolas Gilbert Olivas
May 26, 2019
Nicolas Gilbert Olivas , 60, a resident of Chamita, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 due to an accident while doing what he was passionate about, mining clay for his pottery. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Olivas. Nicolas was born and raised in the small community of El Llano in Española, New...
Donna P Gutierrez
May 24, 2019
Donna P. Gutierrez , 59, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael P. Tafoya; sister, Leslie Fawn Tafoya and grandmother Legoria Tafoya. Donna was the backbone of her family, which she loved and cared for so much, especially her grandchildren. She especially...
Norman Rodriguez
May 24, 2019
Norman Rodriguez , 51, was called by the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alferino and Amelia Rodriguez. He is survived by numerous relatives who loved and cared for him. Public visitation will begin on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of...
Melvin Gurule
May 24, 2019
Melvin S. Gurule, 61, a resident of Llano Largo, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose F. Gurule and brother in law, Rick Muniz. Melvin served proudly in the U.S. Army, who took part in the Weapons Infantry. He worked as a professional carpenter for a variety of project including custom...
Shane Arguello
May 23, 2019
SHANE M. ARGUELLO, 30, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Shane was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him like a son, Abedon and Eliziada Arguello; maternal grandmother, Elviria Lopez, paternal grandparents, Eluid and Eliziada Arguello; Godfather, Gilbert Lopez; cousins, Eric and Benito Ortega. Shane loved the outdoors, he loved hunting fishing and...
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