Leroy Chacon
Jul 24, 2017
Leroy Chacon, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away July 24, 2017 of natural causes. He was formally of the Espanola Valley, where he was born and raised. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Chacon; parents, Juan and Ignacita Chacon; brothers, Bobby Chacon, Melvin Chacon; sister, Belen Chacon and granddaughter, Lakin Garcia. Leroy was a devoted and...
Daniel Maestas
Jul 23, 2017
DANIEL “DANNY” JOSEPH MAESTAS, 48, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Daniel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pedro and Maria Ruben Maestas; maternal grandparents, Miguel and Elosia Valdez; brother, Lenny Maestas. Daniel was employed with Black Ridge Construction, and was an avid and proud Dallas Cowboys fan. He is survived by his...
Manuela Luna
Jul 22, 2017
MANUELA MANA LUNA, 80, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Manuela was preceded in death by her brother, Rigo Franco and Nati Franco; sister, Angela Franco. Manuela will be dearly missed by her son Jesus, she enjoyed always spending time with Jesus and being the best mother she could be. She is survived by her...
Ricardo Martinez
Jul 22, 2017
RICARDO MARTIN MARTINEZ "CARDO", 32, our hearts are broken as we share the sudden and unexpected death from a brief illness of our amazing son. Ricardo, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2017. Ricardo was born to Martin and Florence Martinez, June 22, 1985 in Tucson, Arizona. Ricardo was long anticipated and ultimately spoiled by his sister...
Jerry Sisneros Sr.
Jul 19, 2017
JERRY M. SISNEROS Sr., 71, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Sisneros; mother, Olaria Sisneros; brother, Raymond Sisneros, sister, Patricia Padilla. Jerry served in the Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son, Jerry Sisneros Jr., daughter,...
Donald Ortiz
Jul 18, 2017
DONALD MARGARITO ORTIZ, 50, a proud Marine Corp Veteran and a resident of Chimayo and Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anselmo and Carol Ortiz; in-laws, Joe and Marti Baca; uncles, Louis Griego and Joe Medina and aunts, Dora and Viola Ortiz. Donald’s hobbies...
"Vicky" Edwina Espinoza
Jul 18, 2017
“VICKY” EDWINA A. ESPINOZA, 91, a resident of Española, formerly of Pueblo, CO passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Espinoza; parents, Flavio and Amalia Trujillo; children, Jerry Garcia, Carmel Garcia; brothers, Rosendo Trujillo, Rosalio Trujillo; and granddaughter, Charlotte Ann Espinoza. She was a seamstress and loved crafts and quilting and paint...
Robert Montoya
Jul 17, 2017
Robert J. Montoya, 82, born January 28, 1935 departed this world on Monday, July 17, 2017. He spent his last day doing what he loved best, working on his ranch in Las Nutrias, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Robert J. Montoya, Jr. and Paul Anthony Montoya; his mother, Pauline Montoya; his father, Jose A. Montoya and...
Benito Mondragon
Jul 16, 2017
Benito Lloyd Mondragon, 69, resident of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta P. Mondragon; sons, Benito P. Mondragon, Matias R. Mondragon, and Nataniel B. Mondragon; grandfather, Rosalio Mondragon; mother, Concepcion Mondragon, dad Efren F. Sandoval; aunts and uncles Lolo Mondragon, Stella Romero, Carlos Mondragon, Amadeo Mondragon, Palemon Mondragon,...
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...
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