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Yvonne Smith

Yvonne Smith

Aug 16, 2016

Yvonne Elaine Smith, age 80, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond P. and Winifred A. (Curran) Toy; brother, Jack Toy; sisters Marie (Toy) Blauser and Joanne (Toy) Stevenson; son, David D. Smith and twin infant sons; daughter, Nora Ann...

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Abelina Lovato

Abelina Lovato

Aug 14, 2016

ABELINA “LITA” LOVATO, 89, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away of a lengthy illness on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Abelina was preceded in death by her parents, Abelino and Rose Lucero; daughter, Betty Roberta Lovato, son, Alex Lovato Jr.; sisters, Sophie, Mary, Esther, and Simon. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Alejandro “Alex” Lovato; children, Betty...

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Maria Leyba

Maria Leyba

Aug 14, 2016

Maria Leyba, age 90, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Narciso and Antonia Tapia-Martinez; husband, Tobias Leyba; sons, Hipolito I, Hipolito II, Richard and Guadalupe Leyba; daughter, Diana Leyba; sister, Margaret Archuleta; brother Maximiliano Martinez; granddaughter, Doreen Baca, and son-in-law Lorenzo Martinez. Maria is survived by her son Andres Leyba and...

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Napoleon Garcia

Napoleon Garcia

Aug 14, 2016

NAPOLEON GARCIA, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 in his home in Abiquiu surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo Garcia and Lucia Suazo; wife Emma; brothers, Arturo and Nelson Suazo; granddaughter, Shanice and grandson, Julian. Napoleon was born April 25, 1931 in Santa Fe. Soon after his birth his parents returned to Abiquiu....

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David Sanchez

David Sanchez

Aug 13, 2016

DAVID KEITH SANCHEZ, 46, went to meet our Lord Jesus on August 13, 2016 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Elaine Sanchez; maternal grandparents, Alfred and Louisa Martinez, paternal grandparents, Teofilo “Chito” and Helen Sanchez. Due to David’s blindness he was limited in what he was able to do but he always loved...

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Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez

Aug 13, 2016

MARIA DANIELA MARTINEZ, 37, a resident of Embudo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Maria was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Horacio Archuleta and Floyd B. Martinez; uncle, Johnny A. Quintana. Maria is survived by her father, Daniel B. Martinez Sr., mother, Beverly F. Archuleta; brother, Daniel J. Martinez Jr.; grandmothers, Theresa Archuleta and Graciola Martinez; uncles...

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Joe Branch Jr.

Joe Branch Jr.

Aug 13, 2016

Joe A. Branch Jr., 70, a resident of Chamita passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 13, 2016. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joe Sr. and mother Rafaelita. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Connie; his children Michelle Fierro and husband Manuel of Chamita, Joey Branch and his wife Monica...

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Michael Lucero

Michael Lucero

Aug 12, 2016

Michael Thomas Benito Lucero, age 35, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Beronis and Juan A. Romero, and Pete and Rosana Lucero; aunt and uncle, Olivia and Alfonso Valdes’, including many other close uncles, aunts and cousins.  Michael was a member of the National Honor Society, MESA, and...

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Johnny Gonzales

Johnny Gonzales

Aug 11, 2016

JOHNNY W. GONZALES, 59, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. He was born November 3, 1955. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents,  Emilia and Philip Talachy of Espanola; brothers, Valentine Romero, Gilbert Gonzales, Leandro Talachy, Jerome Talachy, Philip Talachy Jr., and James Talachy. He worked for the city of Espanola. Loved his family very...

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Alfred Duran

Alfred Duran

Aug 11, 2016

ALFRED ‘FREDDIE’ (JACKSON) DURAN, 59, a resident of El Llano, passed away of a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Alfred was preceded in death by his father, Juan T. Duran; brothers, Arthur (Rat) Duran and John (Butch) Duran. Freddie was a spontaneous person always happy and caring. He was always joking around and loved the outdoors, hunting and...

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Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez

Aug 9, 2016

Juan A. Martinez, 62, a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Simon Martinez, Jr.; brothers, Father Vidal and Rafael Martinez; sister, Marcella Gonzales and close cousin, Vicente Archuleta, Jr. Mr. Martinez is survived by his mother, Rafaelita Martinez of Abiquiu; brothers, Simon Martinez, III of Arizona, Ben Martinez...

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Pita Vigil Archuleta

Pita Vigil Archuleta

Aug 7, 2016

PITA VIGIL ARCHULETA, 88, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Pita was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Manuel Vigil, Angelita Sandoval; brothers, Thomas and Frank Vigil, sister, Lorencita Ortega; husband, Ruben Archuleta; infant daughter, Maria Elena, daughter, Betty Stringer, son, Tommy Aguilar; granddaughter, Elsabeth Vigil. Pita enjoyed doing...

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Adam Lujan

Adam Lujan

Aug 7, 2016

Adam Lujan, age 32, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Tony and Louise DeVargas; paternal grandparents, Ruben and Josephina Lujan; aunt, Amelia Bustos; uncles Delfino Lujan and Alfredo DeVargas; and beloved cousin, Antonio DeVargas. Adam was currently employed by Jemez Mountain Electric Co-op. as a...

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Brandi Ortiz Merrifield

Brandi Ortiz Merrifield

Aug 7, 2016

Brandi Monique Ortiz Merrifield, age 22, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Benjie and Devonna Sena; grandparents, Willie and Celina Trujillo; grandparents, Louise Ortiz and Lourdes Ortega; cousins, Guero Danny Martinez, Steven and Debbi Padilla, and Jacyana Gallegos. Brandi was a courageous, adventurous, and free...

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Jim Shook

Jim Shook

Aug 6, 2016

JIM SHOOK, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother. Jim was an Electrician, carpenter, plumber and remodeled homes. Jim was an avid fisherman and was Army Veteran. Jim is survived by his spouse, Jorita Shook of Santa Fe; sons, Joey Shook, Jimmy Shook both...

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Blaine Hadden

Blaine Hadden

Aug 6, 2016

Blaine Meyer Hadden peacefully passed away at the age of 55 in his El Rito home surrounded by family after a brief and courageous battle with a very aggressive lung cancer, on August 6, 2016. Born in Crescent City, CA to Brenda and Staley Hadden, he was raised on ranches in southern Idaho and moved to Los Alamos, NM in...

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Christopher Gonzalez

Christopher Gonzalez

Aug 5, 2016

Christopher (Chris) Luke Gonzalez, 47, a resident of Llano, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2016. It is with a deep and heavy sadness that the family of Mr. Gonzalez announces his passing. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leandro and Bertha Gonzalez of Hebbronville, Texas; maternal grandfather, Clovis Medina and uncle, Jerry Medina both of...

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Joe Valdez Sr.

Joe Valdez Sr.

Aug 4, 2016

It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Joe R. Valdez Sr., a resident of Santa Fe, passed away sudden and unexpected, on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lugarda Valdez; brother, David Valdez, sister, Dolores Valdez; his in-laws Freddy and Corine Maestas and sister-in-law Eloise Chavez....

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Joe Salazar (Cheo)

Joe Salazar (Cheo)

Aug 3, 2016

Joe E. Salazar (Cheo), 75, a resident of Chama, raised in Los Brazos, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, following a short illness. Mr. Salazar was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Cresencio and Isabel Salazar; step-father, Carlos Madrid; nieces, Pina Valdez and Lisa Sanchez; brother-in-law, Guzman Valdez; mother-in-law, Vera Alcon; and father-in-law, Joe L. Trujillo. Joe was...

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Raul Chaparro

Raul Chaparro

Aug 2, 2016

Raul Chaparro, 65, a resident of San Ildefonso Pueblo, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. Mr. Chaparro is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Benjamin and Terrence (Larissa); mother, Ramona; four grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and many nieces, nephews and loved ones. Public visitation will begin on Friday, August 5,...

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