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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...

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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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