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Rudolfo Martinez

Rudolfo Martinez

Aug 21, 2017

RUDOLFO L. MARTINEZ, 85, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celestino and Lucia Martinez; daughter, Andrenette Martinez; brother, Alberto Martinez; sisters, Juanita Martinez and Esther Gurule; brothers-in-law, Mauricio Martinez; sisters-in-law, Mariana Jaramillo and Ninfa Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife of 60 years, Catherine Martinez;...

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Brenda Harrington

Brenda Harrington

Aug 20, 2017

BRENDA KAY HARRINGTON, 70, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away of a short illness on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Daisy Jordan. She loved painting, decorating and gardening. She loved spending time with her family, and she will be dearly missed. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Shannon Gregory of...

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Nicole Vigil

Nicole Vigil

Aug 20, 2017

NICOLE VIGIL, 37, a resident of El Llano, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Tomas and Vicentita Lujan; paternal grandfather, Andy Vigil; uncles, David Lujan, Nelson Vigil and Juanito Manzanares; great-grandparents, Jose Enos and Maria Manzanares and grandmother, Vitalia Moya. Nicole was a wonderful cook and enjoyed spending time with...

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Eloy Romero

Eloy Romero

Aug 20, 2017

Eloy G. Romero, age 89, a lifelong resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He passed away after a valiant struggle with several illnesses these past two years. The seventh of nine children, he was born in Velarde on August 31, 1927, to Flavio and Cirila Romero. Eloy was...

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Diane Abeyta - Courtesy Announcement

Diane Abeyta - Courtesy Announcement

Aug 17, 2017

Diane "Pini" Abeyta went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 17, 2017 after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born on June 8, 1957 to Belarmino Abeyta and Carmen Velarde Coull. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and father of her children, Kenneth Martinez, her paternal grandparents, Alfredo and Bersabe Abeyta and maternal...

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Annabelle Posey

Annabelle Posey

Aug 17, 2017

ANNABELLE POSEY, 87, a resident of Coyote, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Posey; parents, Adolfo and Carolina Morfin; sister, Gertrude Gallegos, Lillian Jimenez, Mary Aragon, and brothers, Nelson Morfin Sr. She was a kind, loving sister and auntie. She was very religious. She enjoyed taking pictures and as...

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Mr. Henry Valencia Jr.

Mr. Henry Valencia Jr.

Aug 16, 2017

Henry J. Valencia Jr., age 43, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Henry was preceded in death by his mother, Catharina “Kitty” Valencia; brother, Michael Valencia, paternal grandparents, Martin and Manuelita Valencia; maternal grandparents, Jon and Riki Houtman. Henry J. Valencia Jr. worked at his father's business, Henry Valencia Inc. for...

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Jose Casey

Jose Casey

Aug 15, 2017

Jose Levi Casey, 68, a lifelong resident of Chama, NM, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chon Martinez and Ivan Casey, and Grandparents, Raquel and Vicente Martinez. Jose Levi Casey is survived by his cousins, Vicenta Neher, Michael Lopez (Lily), Benito Lopez, Vicente Lopez, Margaret Elwell (Tom), Thomas Elwell (Ashley), Dominic...

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Lonnie Duran

Lonnie Duran

Aug 14, 2017

Lonnie F. Duran, 56 of Dixon, went to his Everlasting Life on December 4, 2016.  He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Eliza Duran, and grandparents, Abelino and Nicanora Duran and Fidel and Delfina Martinez. He first attended catholic school in Dixon, then in Los Alamos, and graduated from Espanola in 1978.  Upon graduation he left to Kansas and joined...

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Sabino Vigil

Sabino Vigil

Aug 13, 2017

SABINO SAMUEL “S.S.” VIGIL, a lifelong resident of Cundiyo, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 after having lived an active and rewarding life for 94 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esquipula & Francisquita Vigil; brother, Dimas Vigil & wife Dulcinea; brother-in-law, Juan Trujillo; father and mother-in-law, Eugenio & Sarita Trujillo; sister-in-law, Sabinita Martinez & husband...

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Gloria Padilla

Gloria Padilla

Aug 11, 2017

GLORIA “GOLDIE” PADILLA, 33, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Padilla and Mary Herrera; grandparents, Orlando and Erlinda Herrera, Elisada Padilla; uncles, Pat Padilla, Johnny and Gilbert Gonzales, Joe Herrera; aunts, Doris Gonzales, Barbara Herrera and cousin, Jessica Gonzales. Gloria “Goldie” was a stay at...

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Patrick Medina Jr.

Patrick Medina Jr.

Aug 11, 2017

PATRICK VERNON MEDINA, JR., AKA “PJ”, 21, a resident of Peñasco, went to be with the Lord on Friday August 11, 2017 after a tragic car accident. He was preceded in death by his nana, Rosie Medina; great-grandparents, Alfred and Epifania Medina, Andronico and Leanarda Roybal, Louise and Patricia Herrera and Herman and Regina Valdez. PJ was born on July...

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Leonard Martinez

Leonard Martinez

Aug 9, 2017

Leonard R. Martinez, age 71, a resident of Alcalde, passed away at home on August 9, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. Leonard was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bernardeta and Filiberto Martinez; his grandparents, Josephina and Alexandro Gallegos; and his siblings Joseph, Richard, Filiberto Jr., Donald Ray, John, and Patsy Martinez, and Marjorie Young. Leonard...

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Leroy Martinez Sr.

Leroy Martinez Sr.

Aug 8, 2017

LEROY MARTINEZ, 66, a resident of Chile, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo Martinez and Savinta Rodriguez; 2 infant sons, Leroy Martinez, Jr. and Willie Martinez; step-father, Max Duran; God-daughter, Maxine Josephine Valdez; God-son, Paco Martinez and brother, Robert Presley Martinez. Leroy enjoyed riding his motorcycle with...

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Cheryl Meyer

Cheryl Meyer

Aug 8, 2017

Cheryl Terry Meyer, resident of Española, New Mexico, passed away August 8, 2017 in the home of daughter and son-in-law, Anna & John Gibson. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Joseph Bauman and leaves her husband, Roger A. Meyer, and her loving daughter, Anna Lindley Gibson, son-in-law John Gibson and her two granddaughters, Maggie and Sarah Gibson....

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Richard Cordova

Richard Cordova

Aug 7, 2017

RICHARD D. CORDOVA, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Elsira Cordova; infant son, Richard, Jr.; sisters, Bertha Sanchez, and Ruth Arellano; brother, Isaac Cordova; maternal grandparents, Amarante and Petrita Gonzalez; paternal grandparents, Donaciano and Delfinia Cordova; son-in-law, Gilbert Salazar, Jr.; brother-in-law, Ralph Trujillo and several...

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Rose Butera

Rose Butera

Aug 7, 2017

Rose Elizabeth Butera June 9, 1923 – August 7, 2017 Rose Butera passed away on August 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Salvatore and Laura Mantione, her two husbands John Giannelli and Charles Butera, and her two sisters and their husbands Josephine and Archie “Pete” Roebuck and Annabel and Floyd “Bob” Schrader. Rose was born and...

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Jose Maestas

Jose Maestas

Aug 7, 2017

JOSE IGNACIO “NACHO” MAESTAS, 62, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Sarah Maestas; brothers, Benny, Jerry and Leon and paternal grandmother, Fedelina Archuleta. Mr. Maestas loved playing guitar, spending time with his friends and family and social media. He loved socializing, attending church services and...

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Estevan Martinez

Estevan Martinez

Aug 6, 2017

ESTEVAN “JOE” MARTINEZ, 57, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anastacio and Adonelia Duran Martinez; wife, Doris I. Lopez; brothers, Gilbert, Ricky, Anastacio, Jr. and Frankie Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his companion, Victoria Romero; children, Patrick Martinez and wife Caroline all of Chimayo, Katherine Martinez...

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Benny Maestas

Benny Maestas

Aug 6, 2017

Benny A. Maestas, age 59, a life-long resident of Santa Cruz, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 6th, 2017. Benny had a love for all of his children that could never be matched. His children meant the world to him. He was an extremely kind, humble and hardworking human being that made everyone his friend. Benny was known for his...

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