Fred Quintana
Jun 18, 2016
FRED A. QUINTANA, 87, a resident of Truth or Consequences, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tito and Maria Quintana; brothers, Celestino (Tino), Arturo, and Roberto Quintana; sisters, Grace Chavez, Dolores Martinez, Tomasita (Tommie) Ortiz, and Nora Valdez; nephews, Johnny Martinez, Mark Valdez and Stevie Quintana; nieces, Joann Riley and Anna...
Robert Martinez
Jun 17, 2016
ROBERT E. MARTINEZ, 34, a resident of Española, passed away June, 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Martinez; grandmother, Marina Martinez; uncles, Tano, Modie, George, and Howard Martinez; grandpa, Joe, Magdalena Montoya; padrino, Harold Romero of Velarde. Robert was very artistic, he enjoyed tattooing, he will be missed dearly by all who knew him and...
Peter Manos
Jun 16, 2016
Peter G. Manos, age 75, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Peter was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Manos; parents, Nick and Lillian Manos. Mr. Manos was active in Legion and Civil Air Patrol, and New Mexico Search and Rescue, he was also an active member of the...
Jose Olguin
Jun 15, 2016
Jose Lucio Olguin, age 85, a resident of Hernandez formerly of Pecos, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Irene Olguin; wife, Senida Olguin; daughter, Dolores Olguin; brothers, Adolfo, Jr., Ralph, and Moises Olguin, and Freddy and Antonio Lopez. Mr. Olguin was an Air Force Veteran. He worked as a...
John Gurule
Jun 10, 2016
John Brian Gurulé, 41, a Senior Civil Engineer for the City of Albuquerque, who resided in Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents; Bernabe & Manuelita Gurulé; maternal grandparents, Frumencio & Eliza Rodarte; special grandmothers, Viola Barela and Leonardita Martinez; father-in-law, Patrick Barela; brother, Jeffrey Maximo Gurulé; brother-in-law; Andrew Mike...
Garcia Alfred
Jun 8, 2016
Garcia – Alfred, 67, a resident of El Guache, NM, passed away at Espanola Hospital Wednesday morning June 8, 2016, 2016 surrounded by his family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Alfred was survived by his wife of 47 years Raefelita Garcia of El Guache, his daughter Joanna Herrera and husband Robert of Los Lunas, his grandson Zack Herrera and...
Nellie Schachowskoj
Jun 8, 2016
NELLIE SCHACHOWSKOJ, 70, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on Thursday, June 8, 2016 after a long courageous struggle with lung cancer. Nellie was born on October 12, 1945 in Hamburg Germany. Nellie’s family, displaced from the Ukraine during WWII, immigrated to the United States in 1950 and located in St. Paul,...
David Gallegos
Jun 5, 2016
DAVID F. GALLEGOS, 91, a resident of El Rancho originally from Antonito Colorado, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. David was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Consuelo Gallegos; parents, David and Cleotilde Gallegos and 7 special sisters. David was known by his family as being family oriented and loved his family dearly. David was a...
Manuelita Medina
Jun 5, 2016
MANUELITA “MELA” MEDINA, was born in Piedra Lumbre, NM on March 8, 1917, to Juan and Donicia (Baca) Martinez and went home to the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was one of eight children and was the last surviving member of the original Martinez family. Manuelita was raised by her grandparents and her beloved Uncle Benigno Baca. She...
Rose Lovato
Jun 5, 2016
ROSE MARTINEZ LOVATO, 84, born July 30, 1931 a lifetime resident of Española passed away peacefully on June 5, 2016 after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Filiberto Lovato; sons, Leroy, Michael and Jimmy Lovato; parents, Carlos and Aurora Martinez; in-laws, Eledo and Fransequita Lovato. Rose is survived by her children, Johnny...
Sixto Maestas
Jun 4, 2016
Sixto Maestas II, 81, a resident of San Pedro, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Sixto was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine “Tina” Maestas; parents, Sixto I. and Senida Maestas; in-laws, Jose E. and Lougardita Quintana; brothers, Perfecto Maestas, Isidoro Maestas, Willie Quintana, Mike Quintana; sisters, Pauline and Albert Perez, Francis and Orlie Lopez, and Lavern and...
Alberto Ochoa
Jun 4, 2016
ALBERTO OCHOA “EL BORREGO”, 20, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Alberto was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ester Ponce, Velia Lopez Ochoa. In loving memory of son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and homie. He was a very loving and caring person. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone in need...
John Herrera
Jun 3, 2016
JOHN T. HERRERA, 64, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. John was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Moises Herrera; brother, George Herrera. He was always active and loved his cars. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. John is survived by his wife, Annie Herrera; brothers...
Bryan Pacheco
Jun 3, 2016
BRYAN T. PACHECO, 55, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born September 18, 1960 in Embudo NM. Bryan was preceded in death by an infant brother; his mother, Linora Pacheco; maternal grandparents, Jose Victor and Eloisa Cordova, paternal grandparents, Fermin and Virginia Pacheco; uncles, Felix Cordova, Joe Cordova, Macario Cordova, Juanito Pacheco,...
Lynda Valdez "Gina"
Jun 2, 2016
Lynda Jean Valdez ("Gina"), 59, passed away on June 2, 2016 at her home in El Guache with family by her side after a short illness. Gina was born on July 26, 1956 in Denver, Colarado to Mary Alice Aldaco and late Joe Rodarte. She was the oldest of five children, two of which preceeded her death. Gina grew up...
Mark Painter
Jun 2, 2016
Mark Blaine Painter died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Mark was born June 21, 1988 and grew up in White Rock, NM. He was a graduate of Los Alamos High School and New Mexico State University. At the time of his death, he had just finished his second year of law school at the University of New Mexico. He had...
Martha Carter
May 31, 2016
MARTHA “BERNA” CARTER, 68, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Martha was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth and Carmella Carter; grandchildren, Krystal Carter, Tika Maestas, and Rudy Sanchez; great-grandchildren, Harmony Tapia, and Elias Tena; brothers, Joe Gurule (Tita), and Carlos Gurule; sisters, Joan Ulibarri (Henry), Helen...
Waldo Vigil
May 29, 2016
WALDO “WALLY” VIGIL, 64, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corpentino and Guadalupe Vigil; step-mom, Floraida Vigil; brother, Nelson Vigil; in-laws, Albert and Lydia Garcia-Vigil; and grandmother, Sabina Vigil. Wally will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. Waldo is survived by his wife, Antoinette...
Isaac Morfin
May 28, 2016
ISAAC FERMIN “SHOWTIME” MORFIN, 42, a resident of La Mesa de Poleo, passed away on May 28, 2016. Isaac was preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Morfin; father, Fermin Morfin; grandparents, Manuel and Selida Morfin, maternal grandparents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo; tio, Olivio Trujillo. Isaac loved to fish, hunt, and go horseback riding. He loved to be around his...
Herman Manzanares
May 28, 2016
Herman Atilano Manzanares Sr., 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the early morning of May 28, 2016. He died as he lived with his beloved wife, Fidelia Eleanor, by his side. Herman was born to Rosana Suazo Manzanares and Maximiño Manzanares in Los Silvestres (Abiquiu) on November 16, 1931. He was one of ten children and grew up on his...
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