Benny Ortega Jr.
Apr 16, 2017
BENNY J. ORTEGA JR. “SHORTY”, 67, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny “Avenicio” Sr. and Jessie “Jesucita” Ortega; grandparents, Jose Dario and Maria Elena Ortega and Prudencio and Agapita Lucero; sister, Gloria Bendiola and nephew, Rudy Bendiola. Mr. Ortega is survived by his siblings, Joseph G....
Natalie Denipah
Apr 15, 2017
Our precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher and friend, Natalie Ruth Denipah, "Grandma Jo", 83, has returned home to join her place among the Lord’s angels. She passed into the next world on the eve of Easter, April 15, 2017. She was a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and a faithful member of the St. Johns Baptist Catholic Church. She...
Robert Archuleta
Apr 15, 2017
ROBERT ARCHULETA, 53, a resident of Arroyo Seco, originally from Guachupangue, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Arthuro Luis and Evelyn I. Archuleta; brother, Joseph Archuleta; and maternal grandmother, Rose Koteen. Robert was an Electrical Contractor by trade and owner of Kiva Electric. Robert loved restoring cars, riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing and cruising. Robert...
Victor Archuleta
Apr 15, 2017
VICTOR ARCHULETA, a resident of La Mesilla formally of Cebolla, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Victor was preceded in death by his father, Danny Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Esther and Damian Archuleta, maternal grandparents, Ismael and Sadie Maes; aunt, Lydia Garcia, uncles, Ismael (Soney) Maes, Gilbert Maes, Joseph Alonso Maes. Victor was liked by every one that met him,...
Jose Salazar Jr.
Apr 15, 2017
Jose H.R.A. Salazar Jr., 43, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on April 15, 2017 in a tragic accident. He was preceded by his father, Jose H.R. Salazar Sr.; mother, Frances Naranjo-Salazar; sister, Angela Salazar of Santa Clara Pueblo. He is survived by his daughters, Alyssa Salazar, Olivia Salazar; sisters, Yolanda Velarde (Eloy), Elaine Salazar (Michael), Georgette Vigil;...
Billy Quintana
Apr 15, 2017
Billy R. Quintana, 32, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his brother Steve F. Quintana. He enjoyed the outdoors. He was always hunting, fishing and taking rides to explore the outdoors. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Lupe Quintana; sister, Mai Quintana; nephew, Casey Quintana all of...
Elizabeth Hansbury
Apr 12, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” Hansbury, 92, was born March 15, 1925, died as she wanted, at her home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Betty was preceded in death by her parents. Betty, an only child, was born in Las Vegas, NM to Arthur H. and Dorothy W. Hansbury. She graduated from Las Vegas High School, where she enjoyed sports including skiing, hiking, tennis, basketball,...
Samuel Serna
Apr 9, 2017
Samuel A. Serna, 69, a resident of La Puebla, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Serna; son, Sammy Serna; mother, Rita Serna; father, Felix Serna; brother, Felix Jr Serna; sisters, Eva Valerio, Dolores Villareal; nephews, Gary Valerio, Ray Sandoval, Jerome Sandoval; mother-in-law,...
Jimmy Lujan
Apr 8, 2017
JIMMY “SANTIAGO” LUJAN, a life-long resident of El Rancho, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Cecilia Lujan; grandchildren, Jamie Herrera-Sloan, Jennifer Busick, Seagle Aaron Sloan, Dwayne Lujan, Jessie Lujan, and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...
Arturo Ortega
Apr 8, 2017
ARTURO ORTEGA, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Mr. Ortega was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Clara Ortega; son, Michael Ortega; parents, Anastacio and Gabrielita Ortega; brother, Roger Ortega; granddaughter, Sarah Faith Sandoval; parents-in-law, Jose Ramon and Sarita C. Medina; brother-in-law, Richard Medina and sister-in-law, Susana Duran. Arturo was...
Prescilla Herrera
Apr 7, 2017
PRESCILLA L. HERRERA, 80, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon M. Herrera; son, Sammy Herrera; parents, Pedro J. Lucero and Nieves Fernandez and grandson, Orlando Coriz, Jr. Mrs. Herrera is survived by her children, Bernice Coriz (Orlando) of La Mesilla, Lorraine Johnson (Howard) of Virginia,...
Mary Ulibarri
Apr 6, 2017
MARY TRUJILLO ULIBARRI, 98, a resident of Las Vegas NM, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny (Juan) Ulibarri; parents, Ramon and Agripina Trujillo; sons, Johnny Jr., Leroy, and Julian Ulibarri; grandchildren, Johnny Ulibarri, Rudy Roybal, Michelle Guinn; siblings, Martha, Cecilia, Lucy, Cordelia, Trancito, Julian and Manuel. She was a business...
Napoleon Salazar
Apr 6, 2017
NAPOLEON “SONNY” SALAZAR, 78, a resident of El Guache, born on May 12, 1938 in Gallina New Mexico, and married Helen Salazar on May 9, 1970. Napoleon departed his family on Thursday, April 6, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe I. Salazar, Sr. and Ramoncita Salazar; sisters, Mary Serrano and Carol Salazar;...
Vincent Salazar - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 4, 2017
Our beloved Vincent Salazar, 53, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, in Albuquerque. Vince was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Albuquerque. He retired after 28 years from Sandia National Laboratories. Vince was born in Pojoaque to Esequiel and Clara Salazar. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, and New Mexico State...
Phillip Martinez
Apr 3, 2017
Phillip Joseph Martinez, 52, a resident of Medanales passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by long-time companion Janice Rivera; mother, Erminia Martinez; maternal grandparents, Antonia and Frank Herrera, paternal grandparents, Jose V. and Sinforosa Martinez; uncles, Robert Herrera, Lino M. Herrera, Dennis Herrera, uncle and aunt Tonie Martinez, Orlando Martinez, and Mary Ortiz. Phillip...
James Fernandez
Apr 2, 2017
James M. Fernandez, 44, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother JoAnn Martinez and step father Medesto Martinez Jr., maternal grandfather, Robert Gurule; aunt, Pauline, uncle, David Gurule all of Dixon; paternal grandparents, Aurora and Felix Fernandez Sr.; uncle, Pablo and Leo Fernandez Sr.; all of Rio Lucio....
John Salazar
Apr 1, 2017
JOHN F. SALAZAR, 52, a resident of Espanola originally of Youngsville, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. John was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Salazar Sr.; brother, Robert “Bobby” Salazar, sister, Diana Salazar; Godson, Dylan Salazar; paternal grandfather, Liberato Salazar, maternal grandparents, Sabiniano Lovato and Delfinia Martinez. John was known to many as having a kind heart,...
Guillermo Jaramillo- Courtest Announcement
Mar 31, 2017
Guillermo Willie Jaramillo originally from Canjilon, died at age 82 on March 31, 2017 he was preceded in death by his parents Cesario and Irene Jaramillo, brothers Jake, Ben , Frank and Avade, sisters Donelia, Eufelia and Florentina. He will be buried on April 5, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Cora Martinez
Mar 31, 2017
Cora D. Martinez, 90, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 31, 2017. Cora was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and MaClovia Cruz; husband, Reginaldo Martinez; companion Camilo E. Medina Jr.; brother, Doroteo Cruz, sister, Adonelia Martinez and son, Sammy Martinez. Cora was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, companion and friend....
Minnie "Ha Ha" Martinez
Mar 30, 2017
Minnie “Ha Ha” Bird Martinez, 62, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, John F. Bird Jr.; sister, Yvonne; brothers, Floyd, Sabie, Stanley Sr., grandmother, Josephine Cata. She loved making crafts, playing bingo, she enjoyed cooking for her family and especially the children at the Ohkay Owingeh...
