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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Kevin Martinez Jr.
Aug 5, 2017
KEVIN JAMES MARTINEZ, JR., 23, a resident of Rio Chama, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2017 following injuries sustained in a car accident. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Lucero; uncle, Juanito Martinez and other grandparents, aunts and uncles. Kevin was born on November 23, 1993 and graduated from Española Valley High...
Xavior Martinez
Aug 4, 2017
On Friday, August 4, 2017, The Herrera and Martinez family suffered the loss of their precious boy as Heaven welcomed an Angel; Xavior Michael Martinez at the age of 5 years old. Anyone who was blessed to meet Xavior felt their lives were touched by an Angel. His bright smile would brighten everyone’s day. He loved spending time with his mom at the...
Jose Torrez
Aug 4, 2017
Jose Adelaido Torrez, age 73, a lifelong resident of Cordova was called to be home with the Lord on August 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Torrez and two daughters; Angela and Diana Torrez; parents, Remijio and Adelia Torrez; brother, Paulito; sister, Floy Medart; in-laws, Juan Antonio and Rosalia DeAguero; brothers-in-law, Juan, Randy, and Carlos...
Priscilla Sanchez
Aug 4, 2017
PRISCILLA SANCHEZ, 79, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Sanchez, Sr.; son, baby Sanchez; parents, Amador and Margarita Trujillo; sister, Evelyn Trujillo Gonzalez and grandson, Alex Vigil. Priscilla enjoyed cooking, dancing, joking and spending time with family and friends. She will be...
Roberta Toledo
Aug 3, 2017
Roberta Toledo, 61, a resident of Rio Lucio (Penasco) passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Frances Padilla; and her niece, Michelle Decoteau (Padilla). Roberta was born in Albuquerque and moved with her family to Los Alamos when she was 12 years old. She graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1973 and...
Joe Duran
Aug 2, 2017
Joe E. Duran Jr., 60, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose E. Duran Sr. and Theresa Duran; siblings, Pearl, Lori, and Sandra Duran and daughter, Angel Duran. Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman. Being outdoors gave him joy, but nothing gave him more than playing...
Felix Quintana
Aug 2, 2017
FELIX JOE QUINTANA, 85, of Questa/Chimayo, born September 25, 1931, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix & Raquel Quintana, Max & Candelaria Mascarenas and numerous siblings and other family members. Felix is one of eleven siblings who grew up on the family ranch in El Rito...
Mary Gallegos
Aug 1, 2017
Our beloved, Mary Louise Gallegos, 69, was a resident of Espanola, NM and was returned to the Lord on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Pecos, NM on April 25th, 1948, had lived in Espanola for the past 40 years with her family, and enjoyed 51 wonderful years of marriage to Ernie...
Stella Pacheco
Jul 31, 2017
Stella Pacheco, 67, a resident of Rio Lucio (Peñasco) passed away to be with our Lord on Monday, July 31, 2017, with her loving children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Octaviano and Adiana Pacheco; her maternal grandparents, Jose and Pablita Pacheco; paternal grandparents, Moses and Sophia Pacheco; her spouse of 47 years, Francis Sanchez;...
Gloria Gurule
Jul 25, 2017
Gloria Trujillo Gurule, 86, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Gloria was born in Vallecitos, New Mexico and was a resident of Santa Cruz for a majority of her life before moving to Albuquerque. She was married to Reynaldo Trujillo Sr. and in result had nine children....
Trevor Matuszak
Jul 24, 2017
Trevor Michael Matuszak, 19, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24, 2017 while hiking in the White Rock Canyon. He was born August 10, 1997 in Jackson, Tennessee, later moving to Santa Fe and finally to Los Alamos in 2004. Trevor graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2015 and was about to start his junior year at New Mexico State University,...
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