Martin Ulibarri
Apr 24, 2017
Martin D. Ulibarri, 36, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Ulibarri; paternal grandparents, Jose and Magdalena Ulibarri; maternal grandparents, Celestino (Tiny) Espinoza and many other relatives. Martin was a beloved son, brother and companion. He enjoyed fishing with his dad on boat outings. He had a true...
Maria DeVargas
Apr 20, 2017
Maria Isabel “Betty” DeVargas, 68, a resident of Cañon Plaza, formerly of Gallina, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Suazo and Abenielde Morfin; daughter, Lori Maes; parents-in-law, Manuel and Olivama DeVargas and various aunts and uncles. She loved to read books, cook and be with her family. Once in a while...
Eleanor Romero
Apr 20, 2017
Eleanor L. Romero, 64, a resident of Espanola passed away on April 20, 2017. She was preceded by her mother, Genevieve Romero. Eleanor was a kind hearted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She made everything she lived for solely about her family. She was a retired English teacher for the Espanola Public Schools. She was very passionate about teaching and was always...
Barbara Garcia - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 19, 2017
Barbara Garcia- Courtesy Announcement Barbara Garcia, born on August 17, 1946 in Long Island New York, passed away on April 19, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude Shell. Barbara resided in Los Alamos NM for 38 years and retired from Los National Laboratory with 30 years of service. Barbara enjoyed Fishing, Camping and doing Ceramics....
Jane Gerheart
Apr 18, 2017
Jane Gerheart (June 28, 1940), a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away on April 18, 2017 after battling pancreatic cancer for nine months. She is survived by Don her husband of over 52 years, a daughter Ann and son Chuck and daughter-in-law Chris. She also leaves behind a sister Nancy Chase from Laramie, WY and husband Jim, two nephews...
Richard Cook
Apr 17, 2017
Richard P. Cook, 91, a lifelong resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. Richard was born in Espanola, New Mexico on March 25, 1926 to Windell P. Cook, a businessman and Sarah A. Acherman, a school teacher. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1943. After high school he was inducted...
Carol Phillips
Apr 16, 2017
CAROL ANN PHILLIPS, 63, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Alma Thompson; her former husband, Bobby Painter; daughter, Andrea Trujillo; grandchildren, Alan Fuller, Maria and Esai Trujillo; brothers, Kenneth and Donald Thompson. Carol was born August 3, 1953 in Libby MT....
Benny Ortega Jr.
Apr 16, 2017
BENNY J. ORTEGA JR. “SHORTY”, 67, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny “Avenicio” Sr. and Jessie “Jesucita” Ortega; grandparents, Jose Dario and Maria Elena Ortega and Prudencio and Agapita Lucero; sister, Gloria Bendiola and nephew, Rudy Bendiola. Mr. Ortega is survived by his siblings, Joseph G....
Natalie Denipah
Apr 15, 2017
Our precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher and friend, Natalie Ruth Denipah, "Grandma Jo", 83, has returned home to join her place among the Lord’s angels. She passed into the next world on the eve of Easter, April 15, 2017. She was a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and a faithful member of the St. Johns Baptist Catholic Church. She...
Robert Archuleta
Apr 15, 2017
ROBERT ARCHULETA, 53, a resident of Arroyo Seco, originally from Guachupangue, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Arthuro Luis and Evelyn I. Archuleta; brother, Joseph Archuleta; and maternal grandmother, Rose Koteen. Robert was an Electrical Contractor by trade and owner of Kiva Electric. Robert loved restoring cars, riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing and cruising. Robert...
Victor Archuleta
Apr 15, 2017
VICTOR ARCHULETA, a resident of La Mesilla formally of Cebolla, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Victor was preceded in death by his father, Danny Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Esther and Damian Archuleta, maternal grandparents, Ismael and Sadie Maes; aunt, Lydia Garcia, uncles, Ismael (Soney) Maes, Gilbert Maes, Joseph Alonso Maes. Victor was liked by every one that met him,...
Jose Salazar Jr.
Apr 15, 2017
Jose H.R.A. Salazar Jr., 43, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on April 15, 2017 in a tragic accident. He was preceded by his father, Jose H.R. Salazar Sr.; mother, Frances Naranjo-Salazar; sister, Angela Salazar of Santa Clara Pueblo. He is survived by his daughters, Alyssa Salazar, Olivia Salazar; sisters, Yolanda Velarde (Eloy), Elaine Salazar (Michael), Georgette Vigil;...
Billy Quintana
Apr 15, 2017
Billy R. Quintana, 32, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his brother Steve F. Quintana. He enjoyed the outdoors. He was always hunting, fishing and taking rides to explore the outdoors. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Lupe Quintana; sister, Mai Quintana; nephew, Casey Quintana all of...
Elizabeth Hansbury
Apr 12, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” Hansbury, 92, was born March 15, 1925, died as she wanted, at her home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Betty was preceded in death by her parents. Betty, an only child, was born in Las Vegas, NM to Arthur H. and Dorothy W. Hansbury. She graduated from Las Vegas High School, where she enjoyed sports including skiing, hiking, tennis, basketball,...
Samuel Serna
Apr 9, 2017
Samuel A. Serna, 69, a resident of La Puebla, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Serna; son, Sammy Serna; mother, Rita Serna; father, Felix Serna; brother, Felix Jr Serna; sisters, Eva Valerio, Dolores Villareal; nephews, Gary Valerio, Ray Sandoval, Jerome Sandoval; mother-in-law,...
Jimmy Lujan
Apr 8, 2017
JIMMY “SANTIAGO” LUJAN, a life-long resident of El Rancho, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Cecilia Lujan; grandchildren, Jamie Herrera-Sloan, Jennifer Busick, Seagle Aaron Sloan, Dwayne Lujan, Jessie Lujan, and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...
Arturo Ortega
Apr 8, 2017
ARTURO ORTEGA, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Mr. Ortega was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Clara Ortega; son, Michael Ortega; parents, Anastacio and Gabrielita Ortega; brother, Roger Ortega; granddaughter, Sarah Faith Sandoval; parents-in-law, Jose Ramon and Sarita C. Medina; brother-in-law, Richard Medina and sister-in-law, Susana Duran. Arturo was...
Prescilla Herrera
Apr 7, 2017
PRESCILLA L. HERRERA, 80, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon M. Herrera; son, Sammy Herrera; parents, Pedro J. Lucero and Nieves Fernandez and grandson, Orlando Coriz, Jr. Mrs. Herrera is survived by her children, Bernice Coriz (Orlando) of La Mesilla, Lorraine Johnson (Howard) of Virginia,...
Mary Ulibarri
Apr 6, 2017
MARY TRUJILLO ULIBARRI, 98, a resident of Las Vegas NM, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny (Juan) Ulibarri; parents, Ramon and Agripina Trujillo; sons, Johnny Jr., Leroy, and Julian Ulibarri; grandchildren, Johnny Ulibarri, Rudy Roybal, Michelle Guinn; siblings, Martha, Cecilia, Lucy, Cordelia, Trancito, Julian and Manuel. She was a business...
Napoleon Salazar
Apr 6, 2017
NAPOLEON “SONNY” SALAZAR, 78, a resident of El Guache, born on May 12, 1938 in Gallina New Mexico, and married Helen Salazar on May 9, 1970. Napoleon departed his family on Thursday, April 6, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe I. Salazar, Sr. and Ramoncita Salazar; sisters, Mary Serrano and Carol Salazar;...
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