Janice Martinez
Jul 13, 2017
Janice Veronica Martinez, 33, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. Janice was born on June 15, 1984 to Wilfred Martinez and Carla Medina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher James Martinez; her parents; adoptive grandmother, Martha Martinez; paternal grandfather, Eliseo Martinez and brother, James Medina. Janice...
Julio Martinez
Jul 11, 2017
JULIO ELOY MARTINEZ, 89, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Julio was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Antonio and Bernardita Martinez, Tia Ernestina Gallegos who he cared for many years; sisters, Neopumucena (Tena) Martinez, Maria Luisa Chacon, Tillie Martinez, brothers, Benceslado, Arsenio, Jose Benito, Max I., and Juan...
Sofio Ortiz
Jul 10, 2017
Sofio A. Ortiz was born on October 27, 1948 to the late Frank and Alberta Ortiz. He married his beloved Theresa in June 1967. Sofio worked for many years with the Carson National Forest in El Rito until his retirement in 2010. He loved being outdoors and cruising around listening to his loud music in the car. He also loved...
Meredith Matlack
Jul 9, 2017
Meredith Madsen Matlack died at her home in Los Alamos, New Mexico early on the morning of July 9, 2017. She was 95. Meredith was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on Oct. 9, 1921, the firstborn child of Martin C. Madsen and Ethel Huffer. She met George Miller Matlack when they were chemistry majors at Grinnell College in Iowa, and they...
Leanna Herrera-Tafoya
Jul 9, 2017
LEANNA MARIE TAFOYA-HERRERA, 51, a resident of La Mesa de Poleo, originally from Taos, passed away on Sunday, July 09, 2017. Leanna was preceded in death by her father Arthur Tafoya, brother, Art L. Tafoya. Leanna had the most beautiful giving heart, doing anything she could do to help someone in need. She loved her family especially her grandchildren including...
Stella Trujillo
Jul 9, 2017
Our beloved, Stella Trujillo, 70, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Stella was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Ida Trujillo; and brother, Ernie Trujillo. Stella will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her husband, Tony Trujillo; daughter, Susie Trujillo-Martinez (Dominic), son, Ronald Trujillo (Peggy); grandchildren,...
Dolores Gallegos
Jul 9, 2017
Dolores L. Gallegos, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amarante and Salome Archuleta; husband, Jimmie F. Gallegos; and son, Lawrence J. Gallegos. Dolores was a Teacher’s Assistant for the Española Public Schools for 20 years. She was married to her late husband for 60 years before...
Bob Trujillo
Jul 8, 2017
BOB TRUJILLO, 72, a resident of Abiquiu, was called home to be with his parents on Saturday, July 08, 2017. Bob was born in Hernandez, NM on June 07, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Cordilia Trujillo; siblings and his grandson Gabriel. He’s not gone until he is forgotten, but he will NEVER be forgotten....
Teodoro (Ted) Martinez
Jul 8, 2017
TEODORO (TED) E. MARTINEZ, 78, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Beronis Martinez; wife, Cecilia Martinez; son, Ernest Martinez; brothers, Willie, Amadeo and Horacio Martinez; sisters, Adelina Martinez, Maria Garcia and Vereranda Flores. Mr. Martinez was an auto mechanic for 40 years. He owned...
David Vigil
Jul 7, 2017
DAVID G. VIGIL, 55, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan D. and Mary E. Vigil. David was employed at Bob’s Fish and Chips during his early years while developing great friendships. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved many things...
Rubel Martinez
Jul 5, 2017
Rubel Francisco Martinez, 89, San Pedro, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. Rubel was born Dec. 30, 1927 in Cuarteles, the third of seven children (only son), to Ascencion Martinez and Esther Fresquez Martinez. Rubel graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1945. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He...
Manuel Sandoval
Jul 5, 2017
MANUEL SANDOVAL, 40, a resident of Cordova formerly of Los Angeles passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Manuel was preceded in death by his father, Henry Cerda; padrino, Robert Sandoval; grandparents, Enrique and Estella Cerda, Damian and Frances Sandoval; father-in-law, Candido Romero; grandchildren, Mariah Penate, and Nathaniel Walker; sister, Raycheal; uncle, Rene and numerous relatives and friends. Manuel was...
Allen Pettingill "Baby Allen"
Jul 4, 2017
ALLEN R. PETTINGILL “BABY ALLEN”, 52, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Tuesday, July 04, 2017. Allen was preceded in death by his father, Allen S. Pettingill; maternal grandparents, Royal C. Elwess and Stella M. Elwess, paternal grandparents, Nelson Pettingill and Evelyn. Allen R Pettingill (Baby Al) was a very devoted, loving, caring husband, father, son , brother,...
Eric Archuleta
Jul 4, 2017
ERIC BRIAN ARCHULETA, 38, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Tuesday, July 04, 2017. Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vicente and Amada Garcia and Manuel Archuleta; uncles, Salomon and Elmer Garcia. He was born on May 06, 1979 in Los Alamos to Daniel and Gloria Archuleta. Eric is survived by his daughter, Charlene Archuleta; parents, Daniel...
Teodoro Sandoval
Jul 4, 2017
Teodoro Sandoval was a resident of Rio Lucio, New Mexico. He was born August 26, 1921. He was 95 years old and passed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Lucinda Sandoval, his son Rocky, 3 infant children named Tony, Ramoncita, and Debbie, 2 infant great-grandchildren named Kamea and Aria, 8 brothers and...
Isaac Barela Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
Isaac Romelo Barela, Jr., a resident of Chimayo, unexpectedly went to be in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Isaac was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mary Dolores Barela, paternal grandfather, Gilbert Barela; uncles, Dennis, Louie and Ricky Barela; maternal and aunt, Natalie Vasquez-Mirabal. Isaac loved spending time with his family, and will be greatly missed. Isaac...
Katharine Ankeny
Jul 1, 2017
Katharine Sue Mulder Ankeny passed away at home on July 1st, 2017 after a tooth and nail fight against Colon Cancer. She is survived by husband Lee Ankeny, children Emily and Tristan, mother Velma Mulder, siblings Nancy Roush, Jody Bergland (Bob) and Bill Mulder Jr. (Amy), as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She is preceded in...
Thomas Pieterick
Jun 28, 2017
THOMAS GEORGE PIETERICK, born December 27, 1955 in Milwaukee, WI, residing in Tomahawk, WI left this world on June 28, 2017 in Santa Fe County. Thomas was a 1974 graduate of Bay View High School. He was employed at EZ Painter (Surline) for 32 years in until his retirement in 2011. He graduated from their first Certified Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic...
Bernie Marquez
Jun 28, 2017
BERNIE M. MARQUEZ, a resident of Ranchitos, has gone to join her husband, Jose E. Marquez Sr.; son, Donald Marquez, in their new home. She is survived by her daughters, Connie, Rose, Christina, and Norma, sons, Jose E. Marquez Jr. and wife, Gerald Marquez and wife, and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Marquez; twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ida Martinez; sisters, Frances...
Priscilla Herrera
Jun 27, 2017
PRISCILLA HERRERA, 32, a resident of Los Pachecos, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 following a lengthy illness in Rio Rancho. Priscilla has gone home to be with her beloved brother Michael; maternal grandparents, Edward and Melba Lopez; uncles, Phil Lopez, Samuel Herrera, and Albert Smith, aunt, Florence Herrera and numerous other loved family members. Priscilla is survived by...
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