Cipriano Lujan
Dec 25, 2016
CIPRIANO LUCAS LUJAN, 82, a longtime resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Delfina Lujan; in-laws, Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia; brothers, Gaspar, Nasario, Benito (Evedulia), Ernesto (Susie), sisters, Flora Martinez and Carolina Ortiz (Gilbert). Cipriano loved his wife and family dearly. He...
Jean Furnish
Dec 24, 2016
Jean Furnish, 91, was born on Christmas Day, 1924 and ended this earthly life on Christmas Eve, 2016. She was born in Schenectady NY, and lived in Los Alamos from 1950-1954, and from 1959 to now. From 1954 through 1958 she worked at Stanford Research Institute in California where she met and married her husband Alfred. In addition to her...
Celine Jaramillo
Dec 23, 2016
CELINE JARAMILLO, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Maria Trinidad Jaramillo; brothers, Jose Tomas and Jose Avelino Jaramillo and sister, Crucita Jaramillo. She was born and raised in Medanales and graduated from the Española Valley High School. She later worked for the State of...
Felonis Martinez
Dec 22, 2016
Felonis Martinez a resident of Vadito, NM was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 22, 2016. Felonis Martinez was born on September 12, 1925 to Procopio and Cornelia Mascareñas in Rodarte, NM. Felonis was the oldest of six children. She loved all her brothers and sisters whom she also helped to care for and raise. Felonis graduated from the Peñasco...
Kathlyn Martinez Roybal
Dec 20, 2016
KATHLYN “KAT” OLIVIA MARTINEZ ROYBAL, 43, departed this earth to be with the Lord, carried by the Christmas angels in the early morning of Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Olivia Martinez and Albert and Maggie Roybal; nina, Carolina Griego; aunt and uncle, Cruz and Ramon Seña, uncle, Joe Howard Martinez and...
Pedro (Pete) Tapia
Dec 20, 2016
Pedro (Pete) Jesus Tapia, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Pedro J. Tapia was preceded in death by his son, Peter John Tapia; mother Casimira; brothers, William and Pilo, sisters, Lou, Kenny, and Tilly. Pedro Tapia lived a remarkable and honorable life. At 16 years old, he...
Donald Kirk
Dec 18, 2016
DONALD ROY KIRK, 88, a resident of Carson, NM, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Patricia McMenimon; father, Earl Roy Kirk. Donald was raised mostly in Carson until he joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served for 10 years. He met and married Pat in...
Leonard Atencio
Dec 18, 2016
On December 18, 2016, our family suffered another great loss. Our father Leonard Ronnie Atencio (55), a resident of Dixon and formerly of Leadville, Colorado, passed away only ten days after the death of his father Elias from complications of a short illness. Leonard (Ronnie) was preceded in death by his Grandparents Anastasio and Bersabe Atencio, and Perfecto and Dora Sanchez. His Parents;...
Frankie Martinez
Dec 18, 2016
FRANKIE E. MARTINEZ, 25, a resident of Dixon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2016. He was a UNM graduate in Psychology and Communications. Frankie enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, water activities and spending time with family and friends. He had a contagious smile and laughter which always lit up the room. Frankie was preceded in death by his father,...
Tito Montoya -Coutsey Announcement
Dec 18, 2016
Tito Horacio Montoya, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away peacefully at his home with his family, December 18th, 2016. Born in Truchas New Mexico, he is preceded in death by his parents, Herculano and Senaida Montoya of Truchas NM; Filiberto Montoya; sisters Celina Martinez, Adelita Martinez of Chimayo, NM; and, brother-in-law Chet Smith of El Rancho, NM. Tito...
Marjorie Wilson
Dec 16, 2016
MARJORIE WEBSTER WILSON, 88, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Ruth Norris Webster. Marge attended Central High School in Tulsa and graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa in 1949 with a degree in History. She met her husband Kenneth at Grinnell and they moved to...
Victoria Martinez
Dec 16, 2016
VICTORIA MARTINEZ, 94, a lifelong resident of Canjilon, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Esmeraldo Martinez, Sr.; sons, Esmeraldo Martinez, Jr., and Raymond Martinez; parents, Juan Ramon and Beroniz Martinez; siblings, Anita Martinez, Crucita Vigil, Heraldo, Antonio and Lucaria Martinez. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children, Albert (Irene) Martinez, Isabel...
Corn Moquino
Dec 14, 2016
Corn Moquino, 87, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on December 14, 2016. Corn was born on October 26, 1929 in Zia Pueblo, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents Augustine Moquino and Benina Shije; brothers- Willie, Ignacio and Lee Moquino, sisters- Reyes Homer and Lucy Antone and Son James Moquino. Corn is survived by...
Maria Madrid
Dec 14, 2016
MARIA ELSIE MADRID, 81, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Cañones, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emiliano and Angelica Aragon, daughter, Magdalena Madrid-Howie. Elsie was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Elsie is survived by her...
Adelina Gray Courtesy Announcement
Dec 13, 2016
Adelina M. Gray, age 82, a resident of Beavercreek, Ohio and originally from Chimayo’ went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Gray; parents Melecio and Amalia Martinez; brothers, Arsenio, Gonzalo, Eliseo, and Filimon Martinez. Adelina is survived by her daughter, Conchetta Walker; granddaughters, Amanda and Alexandra Shishoff all of...
Tommy Martinez
Dec 13, 2016
On December 13, 2016, we suffered one of our greatest losses. TOMMY L. MARTINEZ, 60, a resident of Cordova passed away on Tuesday morning at the Española Hospital. He was preceded in death by his sons, Frankie and Francisco T. Martinez; parents, Roberto E. and Alicia Martinez; grandparents, Miguel and Adelaida Sandoval and Apolonio and Celestina Martinez; brother, Anthony Martinez...
Monica Naranjo
Dec 12, 2016
MONICA LEE NARANJO, 56, our beautiful beloved Monica, born May 4, 1960 went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 12, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Juan and Elisa Naranjo, maternal grandparents, Pablo and Anita Gonzales; father, Pete Naranjo; sister, Theresa Naranjo. Monica loved her family, collecting purses and everything...
Joe Griego
Dec 11, 2016
JOE O. GRIEGO, 78, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Magdalena Griego; wife, Mary Griego; siblings, Benjamin, Herminio, Eliza, Carmen, Felix and Antonio Griego and Amelia Lopez. Joe was known to many as a happy man. He loved his family dearly. He loved to joke...
Frances Martinez
Dec 10, 2016
Frances Martinez, 95, a resident of Cordova, passed away peacefully at home with her family. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Martinez; sister, Elena Romero, brothers, Fidel Sandoval. Frances was second oldest of seven. She was married to Esequiel Martinez and had two children JR and Gloria. She was an active Assembly of God member in Truchas and...
Kelly Archuleta
Dec 10, 2016
KELLY EUGENE ARCHULETA, 64, a resident of Medanales passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 10, 2016, in his home. Kelly was preceded in death by his father Severito Archuleta, beloved mother Renee Archuleta and his God-Parents Juvencio Manzanares and Cleo Wueschinski. Kelly was a well-known and liked figure of the community and drove many different routes (Bus#29) for the Española...
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