Paul Schultz
Dec 10, 2016
Paul K. Schultz, 80, a resident of Chama, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Saturday, December 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Elmina Schultz of MN; his children, Kelly Lock and Deborah Schultz of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Carol Schultz of Brazos,...
Nancy Krantz
Dec 9, 2016
Nancy Elizabeth Krantz, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and citizen of White Rock, NM, passed away on December 9, 2016 at the age of 70, following a battle with bile-duct cancer. Nancy was born on June 15, 1946 in Owensboro, KY. Her family moved from Kentucky to Arlington Heights, IL, then to New Canaan, CT, and finally to Tustin, CA. She...
Arsenio Sanchez
Dec 8, 2016
Arsenio “Archie” Sanchez 75, a resident of Albuquerque, originally of Ojo Sarco, passed away on Thursday, December 8th, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Avenago and Terecina Sanchez; grandfather, Nemecio Sanchez; great aunts that raised him, Libradita, Reyecitas and Avelina Sanchez; brother, Arturo Sanchez; sister, Elizaida Martinez; mother-in-law, Ernestina Lopez...
Dennis Lopez - Courtesy Announcement
Dec 8, 2016
Dennis Lopez, 78, passed away Dec. 8, 2016 in Rocky Ford, CO where he has been a resident for the past 12 years. He was born May 13, 1938 in Ojo Sarco, NM to the union of Fidel and Aguida (Leyba) Lopez who precede him in death, along with his loving wife Louisa Lopez; siblings, Bennie Mascarenas, Lydia Sanchez and...

Elias Atencio
Dec 8, 2016
On December 8, 2016, our family suffered one of our greatest losses. Elias Atencio, 76, a resident of Dixon and formerly of Leadville, Colorado lost a courageous battle with cancer. Elias was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved his family dearly, and was known for his love of growing his own vegetables and fruit trees, and never hesitated...
Ceria Ocana
Dec 4, 2016
Ceria Ocaña, 83, a resident of El Rito, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 4, 2016 at the Presbyterian hospital in Albuquerque surrounded by all her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Christobal Ocaña; parents, Enriques and Tonita Lucero; sisters, Emma, Mary and Laura, brother, Arturo Lucero all of Sanford Colorado. Ceria is...

Joe Olivas
Dec 4, 2016
Joe Olivas Jr, 65, a resident of Ranchitos New Mexico, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016. Memorial mass will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh, with a burial to follow at Santa Cruz Cemetery. A reception will be held at the San Juan Parish Hall....
Calvin Longmire
Dec 3, 2016
CALVIN C. LONGMIRE, 93, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Erika Longmire; parents, Henry and Flossie Longmire. He served in World War 2 in Munich Germany. He worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for over 30 years. After retirement he and his wife...
Christopher Martinez
Nov 30, 2016
CHRISTOPHER J. MARTINEZ, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Federico Martinez; uncles, Leroy Martinez and Glen Martinez; aunts, Eileen Rodriguez and Beatrice Lucero; grandparents, Jaun and Manuelita Valdez, Beatrice and Delfin, and Mary and Rudy Sweeney. Christopher was employed as an Electrical Field Engineer...
Juan Mondragon
Nov 30, 2016
Juan A. Mondragon A.K.A (Apache) of upper Ojito and a former resident of Red Cliff C.O passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo Mondragon and Eliseria Chacon; two brothers, Jose A. Mondragon and Florencio Mondragon; three sisters, Adelina Mondragon who died as a baby, Clorinda...
Geraldine Milich
Nov 30, 2016
GERALDINE “JERRI” MILICH, 97, a resident of Los Alamos, born in Madison, WI on September 10, 1919, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles P. Milich; parents, Marcus and Ella Togstad; sister, Jo Ellen Hogan and brother, William Togstad. Jerri had a great fondness for the outdoors and the beautiful New...
Benjamin Abeyta
Nov 29, 2016
Benjamin Seth Abeyta, 24, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather, Eddie J. Abeyta. He loved spending time surrounded by family and friends. Benjamin is survived by his parents Eddie Roy and GeriAnne Abeyta; paternal grandmother, Kate Abeyta; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Judy Townsend; siblings, Thomas Abeyta,...
Charles Martinez
Nov 27, 2016
Charles “Roy” Martinez 86, a lifelong resident of Taos, passed away on Sunday November 27, 2016 following a three year illness. He was preceded in death by his son: Paul Martinez. Parents: Eduardo and Alma Martinez. One Brother; Bobby Martinez and One Sister; Gloria Montoya. Two grandsons; Matias and Nataniel Mondragon. Raised by special friend; Fr. Paul V. Hatch. One...
Isaac Atencio
Nov 27, 2016
Isaac Virgil Atencio, a resident of Santa Nino passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 77. He was born on April 29, 1939 and passed away on November 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Miguel Antonio and Cordelia Atencio, his dear Aunts Grace Atencio and Simodosea (Vidal) Martinez. His paternal grandparents Epifanio...
Kayla Gomez
Nov 27, 2016
KAYLA GOMEZ, 30, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Edward Gomez and grandmother, Hazel Martinez. Ms. Gomez is survived by her children, Jaylene and Janae Gomez; mother and step-father, Glenda and Matthew Bustos; father, Kevin Gomez; grandparents, Lorenzo Martinez and Grace Gomez; brother, Kevin Gomez, Jr. and...
Abel Martinez Sr.
Nov 25, 2016
Abel E. Martinez, Sr., a resident of Vadito, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, November 25, 2016. Abel E. Martinez Sr. was born on November 9, 1921 and raised in the village of Vallecitos and attended elementary school in the same place. His high school work was done at El Rito Normal. He was to receive his...
Gilbert Mascareñas
Nov 25, 2016
Our precious son Gilbert P. Mascarenas, Jr. "Bubba", 16, went to heaven on November 25, 2016. Since the day he was born he was a blessing to us all. " Bubba" was preceded in death by his infant uncle Bryan Mascarenas; great-maternal grandparents, George and Lillian Lucero; great-paternal grandparents Procopio and Cornelia Mascarenas and Jose and Beatrice Gurule. He displayed strength,...
Roland Quintana
Nov 23, 2016
Roland J. Quintana, 62 years old, a longtime resident of Española passed away on November 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Julia Quintana; his brothers, Bobby, Timmy, and Julian Quintana. He was a dedicated and baptized servant of Jehovah. He loved spending his time teaching people about the Bible, riding his motorcycle, playing the...
Jose Herrera "Beto"
Nov 23, 2016
Jose G. Herrera “Beto”, born to Angela Arellano and Lawrence Herrera on April 21, 1981 was called to be with Our Lord and Savior on November 23, 2016. “Beto” is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Jose Gilberto Arellano (Beto). He is survived by his daughter, Katie Brooke Concha-Herrera; paternal grandparents, Eliu and Berlinda Herrera; maternal grandmother, Mary Arellano;...
** Courtesy Announcement** Ralph Green
Nov 22, 2016
** Courtesy Announcement** Ralph Charles Green age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Ralph was a loving, caring Father who will be greatly missed. He was a 1962 graduate of Santa Cruz High School and a skilled auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Virgil Green...
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