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Stella Sanchez

Stella Sanchez

Nov 22, 2016

STELLA G. SANCHEZ, 81, a resident of Guachupangue, passed away of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Benito Sanchez; son, Felix Sanchez; parents, Jose and Ramona Garcia; brothers, Ruben, Joe, and Sam Garcia; sister-in-law, Mary; Father in-law, Edwardo Sanchez; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Sanchez and Lucas Martinez, and great nephew Richard Martinez....

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Edward Wilson "Kooney"

Edward Wilson "Kooney"

Nov 20, 2016

EDWARD L. WILSON “KOONEY”, 75, a resident of Espanola, passed away of a short illness on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Hazel Wilson; brother, Lloyd Wilson, sister, Shirley Denton. Since retiring in 2007 he continued his wood working which included handmade frames. He enjoyed watching his Redskins play, and enjoyed attending...

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Bertha Esquibel

Bertha Esquibel

Nov 20, 2016

Bertha Esquibel, 99, a resident of Alcalde for 6 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Bertha was preceded in death by husband, Andres Esquibel; sons, Christino, Eloy, Virgil, Leodro, and an Infant son Ben, special grandson, Randy Torrez. She raised 11 Children and she enjoyed going to the senior citizen center. She is survived...

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Charles Powers II

Charles Powers II

Nov 19, 2016

Charles Fredrick Powers II, age 58, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Powers; sister, Dora Elixson and brother, David Boothe. Charles is survived by his children, Melissa Roybal (Eloy Roybal) of Arroyo Seco, Vera Powers (Wilberto Vazquez), Charles Powers (Clara...

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Eric Ortega

Eric Ortega

Nov 19, 2016

ERIC J. ORTEGA, 46, a resident of Dixon, went to be with our dear Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Ortega; brother, Benito Ortega; grandmother, Elvira R. Lopez; uncles, Gilbert C. Lopez and Joe A. Arquello, Sr. Mr. Ortega is survived by his mother, Libby N. Ortega; aunt, Jane E....

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Rita Bachman Bowman

Rita Bachman Bowman

Nov 17, 2016

RITA MAE BACHMAN BOWMAN, 90, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Los Alamos. The family of Rita Mae Bachman Bowman has entrusted the care of their loved one to the...

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Susan McCormack

Susan McCormack

Nov 17, 2016

SUSAN CAROL McCORMACK, 63, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mary Ellen McCormack and William Eugene Garrett. Susan loved to draw and collect rocks. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother and friend. Ms. McCormack is survived by her children, Pauline Garrett of...

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Johnny Atencio

Johnny Atencio

Nov 14, 2016

Johnny O. Atencio, 76, a lifelong resident of Dixon, passed away of a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 14, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents Querino and Corina Atencio; in-laws, Enrique and Frances Vigil; brothers Hector Atencio, Dennis Atencio; sister Ernestina Gonzales; nephews Orlando Atencio, Florencio Atencio; and niece Sara Vences. Johnny graduated...

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Zachary Pacheco

Zachary Pacheco

Nov 13, 2016

Zachary Lucas Pacheco, 25, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Pacheco; brother, John Paul Pacheco; maternal grandparents, Emma and Jose Avaristo Gurule and uncle, Herman Gurule. Mr. Pacheco is survived by his children, Lillyana, Zachary Jr., Lucas Pacheco; companion, and mother of his children, Pricilla...

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Jose Gurule

Jose Gurule

Nov 13, 2016

JOSE AVARISTO GURULE, 78, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Jose was preceded in death by his 1st. wife, Emma Gurule; son, Herman Gurule, daughter, Geraldine Pacheco; parents, Adelido and Amalia Gurule; brother, Robert Gurule and Elizardo Gurule, sister, Elisa Atencio; and grandsons, John Paul and Zach Pacheco. He is survived by his wife, Maria...

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Joe Avila

Joe Avila

Nov 12, 2016

JOE H. AVILA, 95, a resident of Chimayo, born July 27, 1921 and passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Carmen Perez; daughter, Annette B. Avila; father and mother-in-law, Ramon and Pablita Jaramillo; grandparents, Antonio and Elicia Vaila; aunts and uncles who Joe grew up with, David, Ofelio Domecilla, Arcenia,...

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Kaleb Rivera

Kaleb Rivera

Nov 10, 2016

Rest In Peace Our Precious Little Angel In Heaven, Kaleb Kyle Adrian Rivera, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  Our Dearest baby boy, please know that our greatest blessing was having you. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you when God called you home. A million times...

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Clara Romero

Clara Romero

Nov 10, 2016

CLARA V. ROMERO, 65, a lifelong resident of Española, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho after a sudden and brief illness.  Her husband, Frank, daughter, Cristina, son-in-law, Robert and granddaughter, Hailey were all by her side and held her hands as she took her last breath and left home with...

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Nancy Cde Baca

Nancy Cde Baca

Nov 10, 2016

Nancy Cde Baca, passed away from a short illness on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Means; her son, John R. Cde Baca, her, daughter, Kathy Ann Towzen, and her childhood, and best friend, Pat.  She passed doing all her favorite things-eating a bowl of homemade, mashed potatoes and gravy, smoking a cigarette...

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Salomon Martinez

Salomon Martinez

Nov 7, 2016

Salomon A. Martinez, 88, resident of El Llano, born in San Luis CO., was called to be with the Lord on Monday November 7, 2016. Salomon was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Andrita Martinez; daughter, Jean Quintana, son, Tommy Martinez; granddaughter, Lori Libby; in-Laws, Estainslado and Octavianita Naranjo; 8 sisters, 2 brothers; step son, Pete Padilla. Solomon...

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Gary Weber - Courtesy Announcement

Gary Weber - Courtesy Announcement

Nov 6, 2016

Gary Weber, born in Aberdeen, South Dakota in 1942, was raised in St. Michael, MN. He passed away November 6, 2016. His first 35 years were spent in Minnesota. From 1975 to 2012, he lived in Espanola Valley, New Mexico and worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He moved back to Minnesota and resided in Waverly and Buffalo from...

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George Heath

George Heath

Nov 5, 2016

George Henry Heath, 75, George was born in Alton Illinois and moved to Albuquerque in 1957 and then moved to Los Alamos in 1966 and started working at Los Alamos Schools and then moved on to Zia and then Johnson Controls.  He was preceded in death by his Dad George Heath his Mother Mildred Eileen Heath and his three younger brothers.  He...

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Erminia Manzanares

Erminia Manzanares

Nov 5, 2016

ERMINIA MANZANARES, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Ermie was preceded in death by her husband, Juan in 1997; daughter, Nancy Anaya in August 2016; grandson, Joseph Anaya in 2013. Erminia was born in 1929 in El Rito, NM and was married to Juan Manzanares from El Rito in 1950. Together...

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Felix Salazar

Felix Salazar

Nov 4, 2016

Felix Agustin Salazar, 85, formerly of Velarde and a resident of Espanola, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. Felix was preceded in death by his parents, Flavio and Reyesitas Salazar. Felix served in the United States Air Force and was a retired educator of the Espanola Public Schools. He taught generations of students, including his own sons and relatives,...

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Julian Chavez

Julian Chavez

Nov 3, 2016

JULIAN M. CHÁVEZ, 79, a lifelong resident of Alcalde, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 03, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco “Frank” P. Chávez and Frances D. Chávez, infant twin sister, infant brother Julian; brother, Frank E. Chávez; son, Randall Scott Chávez, Sr., and his...

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