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Deborah Hayes - Sanchez

Deborah Hayes - Sanchez

Jan 16, 2018

DEBORAH J. HAYES-SANCHEZ, 64, a resident of Alcalde, passed away of a short illness, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Deborah was preceded in death by her sister, Sandy Hayes, and brother, Bobby. She loved the outdoors, going fishing, hunting and camping always brought her joy. She loved vending her amazing tasting honey. Deborah enjoyed going to her grandsons sporting...

Vicente Sanchez

Vicente Sanchez

Jan 15, 2018

VICENTE MANUEL SANCHEZ , 80, died peacefully on January 15, 2018 surrounded by loving family members. He was born December 16, 1937 in Santa Nino. After service in the Army National Guard, he spent most of his adult life in construction work. He was a proud man who loved God very much. He was preceded...

Lorenzo Barker

Lorenzo Barker

Jan 15, 2018

Lorenzo Martin Indio Barker, 32, a resident of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, was born on February 22, 1985 and passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Frank Barker; father, Martin Realivazquez; God-father, Honorable Jacob Viarrial; great-grandparents, Fermin and Feliciana Viarrial; grandmother, Frances E. Viarrial and grandparents, Tom and...

Jose Gonzales

Jose Gonzales

Jan 15, 2018

JOSE E. GONZALES, 79, a resident of Chamisal, born in Taos county March 31, 1938 passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. Jose was preceded in death by his wife, Ida M. Gonzales; son, Bobby Dale Gonzales; parents, Victoriano Gonzales, Estefanita Trujillo; siblings, Eustaquio Gonzales (Ruth), Alicia Martinez (Joe) and Michael Gonzales. Jose was a Veteran of the United...

June Pirtle

June Pirtle

Jan 14, 2018

June Pirtle, long time Los Alamos resident, left this earth to begin a new journey on January 14, 2018. June and her husband, John moved to Los Alamos from East Texas in 1954. She was a grocery store checker for a short time prior to getting hired at the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Data Administrator....

Dorothy Wilson

Dorothy Wilson

Jan 13, 2018

"We are here to live joyfully.”

Dorothy Barteau “Dee” Wilson was born on May 29, 1926 in Potrerillos, Chile to Dorothy Powell and Harry C. Barteau.  Her father Harry was Chief Comptroller there with Anaconda Copper.  Dee spent her first seven years in Chile before she and her brother Sidney Brewster moved with the family to Scarsdale,...

Frances Holt

Frances Holt

Jan 12, 2018

Frances V. Holt, 82, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guzman and Tonita Vigil; son, Harold Vigil Sr.; grandson, Jovan Holt; sister, Christina Vigil and brothers, Carmelito, Mike and Bobby Vigil. Frances is survived by her daughter, Claudine Holt Chavez and partner Juan Guajardo; son,...

Patricia Pappas

Patricia Pappas

Jan 12, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Mary Pappas (nee Doyle) of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 86 after battling dementia for several years. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Mary Beth Pappas; her son, Glen Pappas; her brother, John Doyle; and grandson, Brandon Pappas. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pappas;...

Gilbert Pacheco

Gilbert Pacheco

Jan 11, 2018

GILBERT B. PACHECO SR., 85, a resident of Rio Lucio, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Gilbert was preceded in death by his father, Cruz Pacheco, mother, Rosarito Martinez; brothers, John and Henry Pacheco; sisters, Ursula Duran, Gertude Roybal, Sofia Vigil, Eloisa Sanchez and Estella Vigil. Gilbert was a lifelong resident of Rio Lucio. He...

Celsa Maestas

Celsa Maestas

Jan 10, 2018

CELSA J. MAESTAS , 92, loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully with family on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 11, 1925 in Canjilon to Jose Ignacio and Martina Jaramillo. She later met and married the love of her life Jose G. Maestas...

Miguel (Mike) Trujillo

Miguel (Mike) Trujillo

Jan 10, 2018

Miguel (Mike) A. Trujillo, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.  Mr. Trujillo was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Trujillo and Eliza Trujillo (Campos); In laws, Jose Leon Abeyta and Bernadita Abeyta (Garcia); brother in law, Carlos Abeyta (Concha); sisters in law, Alice Lopez (Elfido, deceased); Onofre Salazar (Gregorio, deceased). Miguel retired from...

Robert Valdez

Robert Valdez

Jan 5, 2018

ROBERT E. VALDEZ,   a current resident of Chimayo, formerly of El Rito, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 of a sudden medical episode that occurred on Thursday, January 4, 2018 during an auto accident. Robert was born on August 16, 1946, the eldest child of Margarito Celestino Valdez and Ascension Valdez. He later was joined by 3...

Irene Medina

Irene Medina

Jan 5, 2018

IRENE B. MEDINA, 72, a life time resident of Cordova, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her loving family beside her. She was preceded in death by her three children; Andrew, Renee, Wally Medina and Jerome Rodarte which she considered her son; parents, Gordon and Adonelia Pacheco, Siblings, Teddy Valeriano, Lorraine, Mida, and Charlene; father-in-law, Archie Medina;...

Anthony Montaño

Anthony Montaño

Jan 5, 2018

Anthony Fabian Montaño , age 52, a resident of Pojoaque, went home to Our Lord on Friday, January 5, 2018.  Anthony was born on September 13, 1965, and is preceded in death by his father, Fabian; maternal grandparents Reyes and Trinidad Romero; paternal grandparents Leonardo Manzanares and Basilisa Sanchez; uncle Juan Romero; Godparents Silviano and...

Lorraine Serna

Lorraine Serna

Jan 5, 2018

Lorraine S. Serna, 76, a resident of Upper San Pedro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 5, 2018.  Lorraine was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Narciso and Victoriana Serrano; maternal grandparents Cruz and Lala Jaramillo; father, Henry Serrano, Sr.; mother, RoseMarie Serrano; mother-in-law, Carlota Serna; father in-law, Adelaido Serna; brother, Henry...

Joe (JD) Mascarenas - Courtesy Announcement

Joe (JD) Mascarenas - Courtesy Announcement

Jan 5, 2018

Joe Dennis (JD) Mascarenas, 60, lifetime resident of Chamita, NM went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2018. He was self-employed and he enjoyed riding his Harleys. He loved spending time with his wife “Roses” and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son JD Mascarenas Jr., mother Donelia Mascarenas, father Sostenes J. Mascarenas,...

Virginia Gallegos

Virginia Gallegos

Jan 4, 2018

Virginia V. (Gallegos), 89, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, surrounded by her family.  Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon & Benita Valdez; brothers, Solomon Jr. and Don Valdez; sister, Phyllis Gomez (Feliciano); mother/father-in-law, Santiago & Anastica Gallegos; brothers/sisters-in-law, Clovis (Sarah), Santiago...

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