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Pete Trujillo

Pete Trujillo

Feb 5, 2020

Pete A. Trujillo Jr., 79, of Herñandez, NM, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on February 5, 2020. He was born to Pedro R. and Severa Trujillo in Herñandez, NM. He was the sixth of eight children. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Leroy Trujillo, Jose Luis Trujillo, Sisters; Eloisa Maes, Senoiva Padilla, Regina Barttlet, Son;...

Mary Aguilar

Mary Aguilar

Feb 5, 2020

MARY T. AGUILAR, 87,  a life long resident of Fairview, went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.  She was born in Alamosa, CO on June 15, 1932. She passed away at the Taos Living Center Nursing Home in Taos. She was previously at Fairview Nursing home for four years. She was preceded in...

Mercy Martinez

Mercy Martinez

Feb 4, 2020

(MARIA MERCEDES ELENA SUAZO), MERCY MARTINEZ, 81, a resident of Rio Chama, went to be with our lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, after battling a lengthy illness. She was born on January 12, 1939 to Valentin and Elena Suazo in Barranco,NM. She was the youngest of 7 siblings. Mercy was preceded in death by...

Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez

Feb 3, 2020

MARIA SABINITA MARTINEZ, 77, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away in her sleep on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos. She was preceded in death by her companion of many years, Eliseo J. Martinez; sons, Margarito Montoya, Eddie Montoya, and Jerry Montoya; in-laws, Valentine and Evarrda Martinez; father, Juan Trujillo; mother, Sorida Trujillo; sister,...

Jose "Joe" Romero

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

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