Clara Montoya
May 15, 2017
Clara O. Montoya, 91, a longtime resident of Velarde, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 following a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Montoya; son, George Montoya Jr.; parents, Damian and Senaida Lujan; sisters, Ermalinda Gasca, Bernie Sanchez and Isabel Cordova; brother, Damian Lujan Jr.; mother and father-in-law, Eleazar...
Leo Martinez
May 15, 2017
LEO M. MARTINEZ, 80, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. Leo graduated from McCurdy High School in 1957 and later joined the U.S. Army where he served his country honorably during the Korean War. He worked for the State of New Mexico, Department of Motor Vehicles and retired after 30 years. He ended his career...
Lorenza Montoya
May 14, 2017
Lorenza Gertrude Montoya, 98, passed away in her home on Sunday, May 14, 2017. She had lived in Los Alamos for 65 years after moving from her hometown of Espanola. Lorenza was born to Jesus and Amada (Vigil) Rodriguez on September 5, 1918. She married Johnnie L. Montoya, of Monticello, NM, in 1947. Lorenza was the loving mother of Bonnie Edwards, Loretta...
Donald Martinez
May 14, 2017
Donald D. Martinez, age 67, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justiniano and Eliza Martinez; brothers, Gilberto, Lloyd, and Juan Martinez; sons, Joe “Bolo” Chacon, Ronald “Lepe” Martinez, and David “Duke” Martinez; mother in-law, Deluvina Martinez; sister in-law, Delilah “Weda” Padilla; and nephew,...
Clara Stone
May 13, 2017
Clara G. Stone, 97, died peacefully on May 13, 2017. She was born April 29, 1920 at home in Santa Clara Pueblo to Vidal and Josefita Gutierrez. Clara worked as a nurses aide during World War II in Los Alamos, NM. At this time, she met and married the love of her life Army Sergent, Thomas Preston Stone. They continued...
Paul Ortega
May 12, 2017
PAUL ORTEGA, 47, a resident of Coyote, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. Paul was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leopoldo and Rosario Ortega, maternal grandparents, Donaciano and Santana Salazar; uncle, Severeo Ortega. Paul was known to many as a compassionate, loving, hardworking person, the love of his life was his daughter, Bailee. He adored his wife...
Jessica Gonzales
May 12, 2017
JESSICA MARIE GONZALES, 27, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. Jessica was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lucy Gonzales of Gallina; cousin, Patricia Cordova; and uncle, Johnny Gonzales of Gallina. She worked as a teacher’s assistant at Las Cumbers preschool. Jessica loved all the children as much as they loved her, she was a...
Pete Valdez
May 11, 2017
Pete Valdez, 53, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2017 following a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Juan and Emma Valdez; maternal grandparents, Antonio Valerio and Eufelia Fernandez; cousins, Margarita Valdez, Sheila Valdez, Mario Valerio, A.J. Herrera, Carlos Valdez and Eliseo Salazar; uncles, Sleepy, Joe, Sofo...
Manuel Rivera
May 10, 2017
Manuel P. Rivera “Manny”, 19, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan A. Rivera; great-grandparents, Antonio and Elisa Rivera, Pedro and Beronica Garcia and Pat and Rose Hoover; grandmothers, Elizabeth Anne Rodriguez, and Ninfa Gallegos; uncles, Richard Gallegos, and Albert Rodriguez. Manuel loved bull riding, racing cars,...
Adonelia Martinez
May 9, 2017
Adonelia D. Martinez, 93, a resident of Chimayo, was born September 29, 1923, and passed away May 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anastacio Martinez; parents, Juan and Pablita Ortega Duran; sons, Gilbert, Ricky, Frankie, and Anastacio Jr. Martinez; sisters, Magdalena Martinez, Versales Montoya, and Rosa Vigil; brother, Aniseto Duran; grandchildren, Charlie, and Jimmy Jr. Ortiz,...
Carol Martinez
May 9, 2017
CAROL L. MARTINEZ, 58, a resident of Lyden, passed away on Tuesday, May 09, 2017. Carol Martinez was born on November 28, 1958 and passed away on May 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Aniceto and Viola Martinez; sister, Yvette Martinez. She lived in Velarde until 1992 when she moved to Lyden. She worked at an insurance company in...
Victoria Lopez
May 9, 2017
VICTORIA G. LOPEZ, 90, a resident of San Pedro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Victoria was preceded in death by her parents, Cruz B. and Reynalda Gonzales; husband Benjamin Lopez; sons, Baltasar and Mike Lopez, daughters, Barbara Sanchez, Jessie Rodriguez; She is survived by her companion, George Lucero; children, Benjamin Lopez (Irene), Inez McCanna (Jim), Leroy Lopez...
Paul Gutierrez Sr.
May 9, 2017
PAUL GUTIERREZ SR., 80, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Tuesday, May 09, 2017. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Lupita Gutierrez; sister, Pauline Naranjo; nephews, Frank Jr. and James Naranjo, and many other relatives and friends. Paul enjoyed fishing at Santa Clara Canyon. He loved traveling and spending time with his family....
Ernesto Gonzales
May 9, 2017
ERNESTO “ERNIE” GONZALES, 79, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Tuesday, May 09, 2017. Ernie was preceded in death by his wife, Juliet Gonzales; parents, Rebecca and Antonio Gonzales; and sister, Carmen Brooks. He was the proud owner of Fine Graphics in Española for 40 years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A...
Charles Wright
May 8, 2017
Charles Allen Wright, a 47 year resident of Los Alamos, passed away at the age of 81 on Monday, May 8, 2017. Charles is preceded in death by father, Charles Allen Wright; mother, Rose Alpert and daughter Sandy Banister. Mr. Wright was born and raised in Newton, MA. He was hired by EG&G Inc. in 1961 in Boston, MA as...
Maria Romero Cardoso
May 6, 2017
Maria Romero Cardoso, 73, a resident of Espanola passed away Saturday May 6, 2017. She is survived by her children Gabriella, Patricia, and Victor Andrade all of Espanola. Public visitation will begin on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with a rosary to be recited at 7:00...
Roger Rasmussen
May 4, 2017
Roger L. Rasmussen, 96, died at home in Los Alamos on May 4, 2017. His daughter Beth, Fr. Glenn Jones, and neighbor and family friend Deidra Remde were at his side. He was the loving husband of Jane Keller Rasmussen, whom he met while she was serving in the Women’s Army Corps in Los Alamos. They married in Santa Fe in 1945; she...
Denise Montoya
May 4, 2017
DENISE M. MONTOYA, 37, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her half-sister, Tina Marie Garcia; maternal grandparents, Mariano and Inez Garcia; paternal grandparents, Ramon L. and Frances M. Montoya and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ms. Montoya is survived by her son, Nathan Tapia; parents,...
Filimon Lovato
May 3, 2017
FILIMON R. LOVATO, 83, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan De Dios Lovato and Adelina Lovato; daughter, Nancy Lovato; mother of his children, Frances Lovato. Filimon loved to tell jokes, make people laugh and loved watching tv and listening to music. He...
Christine Marquez
May 3, 2017
CHRISTINE PATRICIA MARQUEZ, 57, a resident of Arroyo Seco in the Taos area and Santa Fe, passed away on Wednesday, May 03, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Miguel Peralta; sister-in-law, Rosemarie Marquez; parents, Gabriel and Antonia Marquez; brother, Christopher Marquez; and her maternal and paternal grandparents. Christine was...
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