Robert Valdez
Dec 29, 2018
ROBERT VALDEZ, 70, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Manuelita Valdez; brother, Phil Valdez; brother-in-law, Martin Martinez and nephews, Dominic Martinez and Adam Ortiz. Robert served in the US Army in the early 1970’s. He retired from the...
Philly Roybal
Dec 28, 2018
Philly (Phil) Joe Roybal , 63, a resident of Pojoaque was born November 23, 1955, and passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo and Leonardita (Nora) Roybal; brothers, Horacio, Eddie, Dan, and David Roybal; sister, Diane Ortiz; brothers-in-law, Derrick Esquibel, Sam Gonzales, Martin Trujillo, and Ruben Manzanares. Phil...
Marie Naranjo
Dec 26, 2018
Marie Patricia Naranjo, Kayo P'swa, 79, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Fortuna Cata, son, Clifford Cata, daughter Sarah Viarreal, son-in-law Johnny Viarreal, brothers Bernard and Tommy Cata, sister Crucita Cruz, sister-in-law Margaret Cata, and ex-husband...
Antonio Tony Ruiz
Dec 25, 2018
ANTONIO “TONY” RUIZ, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Rita Ruiz; brother, Antonil Pacheco; grandson, Anthony G. Ruiz. Antonio retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory and was an avid Cowboy Fan. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susie Ruiz;...
Ricky (Hector) Martinez
Dec 25, 2018
Ricky (Hector) Lee Martinez , age 60, a resident of Chimayo, born on September 10, 1958 and passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Dolores; brothers, Ronnie (Moosie) and baby brother, Carmen and nephew, Michael "Mikie" Esquibel. Ricky was born in Montana, but resided...
Bertha Maestas
Dec 25, 2018
BERTHA M. MAESTAS , 83, a resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando Maestas; son, Tomas Maestas and grandsons, Kevin D. Martinez, Nicolas Maestas; parents, Concepcion and Esther Martinez; brothers, Manuel, Eloy and Freddie Martinez. Bertha was retired from Jemez co-op...
Julie Valdez
Dec 23, 2018
Julie Martha Valdez, 67, a resident of Vadito passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Belen Sanchez; sister, Norma Sanchez; son-in-law, Ernesto Gonzales, Jr.; grandsons, Steven and Justin Valdez and great-granddaughter, Adianna Jacquez. Julie was a woman with a heart of gold like no other. Julie had...
Virginia Reichelt
Dec 22, 2018
Virginia Marie Marshall Reichelt passed out of this world on December 22, 2018. Her chronological age at passing was 92, but depending on the day and situation she would tell you it was 94 (if she wanted to impress upon you the full weight of her years and wisdom); an even 90 (for days she preferred ease of counting);...
Orlando Sanchez
Dec 22, 2018
ORLANDO SANCHEZ 90, a resident of Ojo Sarco, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his children, Nadine Velasquez (Delfinio) and Orlando Sanchez, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Antoinette Sanchez; sister, Ruth Martinez (Horacio); grandchildren, Matt Velasquez, Isaac Velasquez (Marina) and Nicole Sanchez-Pacheco (Scott); great-grandchildren, Christopher and Patrick...
Sydney Spears Law
Dec 21, 2018
Sydney Ann Spears Law, age 68, went peacefully to be with the Lord in the comfort of her home in Chamita, Friday, December 21, 2018. Sydney is preceded in death by her parents, James D. Spears and Joe Ann Spears, and her brother Danny Spears. She is survived by her brother Edward Spears (Kathy) and numerous nieces and nephews....
Reta Griffin
Dec 21, 2018
Reta Bunnell Griffin, age 93, of Longview, TX, formerly of Los Alamos NM passed away on December 21, 2018. Reta Bunnell was born at Fairport, MO, on September 18, 1925, to Elbert H. Bunnell and Gladys Bunnell. She was preceded in death by her Father, Elbert H. Bunnell, her Mother, Gladys Bunnell Owen, her sister Maxine Bunnell, brother Elbert...
Celeste Montoya
Dec 21, 2018
Celeste Montoya, 29, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward M. Hartt; grandparents, Belarmino and Edna Hartt. Ms. Montoya is survived by her mother, Lorraine Montoya; children, Jenea Perez Montoya and Faith Rhiannon Coca Montoya; boyfriend, James Coca; sister, Iesha Hartt; nieces and...
Dionicia (Donna) Valdez
Dec 21, 2018
Dionicia (Donna) Valdez, 62, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully following a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, December 21, 2018 at home, with her daughters at her bedside. Donna was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Faith Valdez; father, Salomon Archuleta; brother, Michael Lucero, and niece Karen Camille Bustamante. Donna was born in...
EDDIE ARCHULETA
Dec 19, 2018
Eddie Mack Archuleta, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the home of a family friend. he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maximiana and Elias Archuleta, Elena and Telesfor Duran; parents Ross and Natividad (Lala) Archuleta and his sister Lillian Gutierrez and his two brother’s ben and Armando Archuleta. He lived in California until recently...
Florence Roybal
Dec 18, 2018
FLORENCE ROYBAL, 88, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. Florence was born in Northern New Mexico to Albert and Leonor Leichtle. She is proceeded in death by her parents; husband of 60 years, Santiago Roybal, Jr.; son Philip; her brothers Albert, George, Elmer, Ephraim, Wilder and Donald, and sister Nora. ...
Jose Archuleta
Dec 18, 2018
JOSE ADRIAN ARCHULETA, 83, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife Teresita Irene Archuleta; maternal grandparents, Jesus and Epimenia Campos; paternal grandparents, Elias and Maximiana Archuleta; parents, Vicente and Deluvina Archuleta; father and mother-in-law, Jose Elario and Carolina Montoya; sister, Elva Herrera; brothers, Vicente...
DOROTHY DIXON
Dec 16, 2018
DOROTHY M. DIXON, 62, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Alice Dixon; nephew, JohnRay Gurule; siblings, Leroy and Isidoro Dixon; nephew, Brian Dixon; brothers-in-law, Fred Medina, Michael Romero and Ersenio Archuleta. She was employed for Espanola Schools for 27 years. She...
Dr. David (Dave) Williams
Dec 16, 2018
On Sunday, December 16, 2018, David (Dave) Williams peacefully passed away at home at the age of 82. Dave was born on September 21, 1936 in Okmulgee, OK and was raised in Hobbs, NM. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico in 1958 and his M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine in...
Federico Lovato
Dec 16, 2018
FEDERICO M. LOVATO, 95, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celia V. Lovato; parents, Juan Rafael and Maria Luz Lovato; siblings, Medardo Lovato (Simosea), Angelica Aragon (Emiliano), Isaque Lovato (Margarita), Eva Velasquez (Genaro), Patrocinia Serrano (Aquliano), Norman Lovato...
Evila Gallegos
Dec 15, 2018
EVILA R. GALLEGOS, 76, a resident of Espanola, passed away at home on Saturday, December 15, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo Gallegos; daughter, Sylvia Gallegos; son, Manuel Gallegos; step-son, Gonzalo Gallegos Jr.; step-daughter, Susie Acosta; parents, Antonio Ortega and Luz Pena; brother, Tony Ortega. She had a passion for cooking and the majority of...
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