Nicholas Fresquez
Mar 31, 2016
Nicholas "Nico" Ryan Fresquez, Age 24, a resident from Chimayo passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Fresquez, grandmother, Annabelle Miera, great-grandmother, Lugarda Miera, great-grandfather, Juan Miera, grandfather, Jimmy Fresquez, uncles Michael, Jamo & Joe Fresquez, great aunt, Joann Miera, and godfather, Rudy Arzola. Nicholas will be greatly missed by all who...
Sandra Ortiz
Mar 29, 2016
SANDRA ELAINE MARIE ORTIZ, a lifetime resident of El Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Aurora, CO at the age of 54 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Luis and Clotilde Lujan, paternal grandparents, Antonio and Ursulita Trujillo; aunt, Eliria Roybal, uncle, Carlos Lujan; mother-in-law, Clora Ortiz. Sandra was a...
Daniel Martinez
Mar 29, 2016
Daniel Stephen Martinez, a resident of Alcalde, NM, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Martinez; mother Eloisa Martinez; paternal grandfather Eliseo Martinez; paternal grandmother Martha Martinez; maternal grandfather, Senon Martinez; maternal grandmother, Donna Martinez; paternal uncles Ralph and Wilfred Martinez; maternal aunt Bettie Cordova (Martinez). A...
Rosila Lucero
Mar 28, 2016
ROSILA H. LUCERO, 86, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. Rosila was preceded in death by her husband, Nabor D. Lucero; infant, Erlin Lucero; parents, Ramon and Eulogia Herrera; sister, Ernestina Martinez, brothers, Lalo, Bonifacio, Frank and Candido Herrera; son-in-law, Santiago Jaramillo. Rosila was known to many by how loving she was to everyone...
Nino Buffa
Mar 27, 2016
Nino Buffa, of Castellammare del Golfo Italy passed away on March 27, 2016 at age 90 peacefully of natural causes at his daughters home. He is survived by his children Sat Mohine, John, Vince, Michael Antonello, and Susan. He is also survived by his siblings Nina, Michael, Andrea, Giovana, and Alba. Nino was a proud grandfather to 9 young adults Kirn,...
Gilberto Martinez
Mar 27, 2016
GILBERTO "WATSON" MARTINEZ, 66, a resident of Chimayo, born on December 28, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olga P. Martinez; daughter, Donna; son, Anthony; parents, Antonio and Gregoria Martinez; brothers, Louie and Gerson; sister, Lorraine; in-laws, Andres and Anita Padilla. Mr. Martinez is survived by...
Diane Eagan
Mar 27, 2016
Diane Eagan, 47, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Remember Me; Please Remember Me After I'm Gone, In A Way That Will Make You Smile, Just Remember That Though I Sleep, It Will Be Just For A While, Remember The Times I Made You Laugh, Remember The Times We Cried, If Ever I've Helped...
Orlando Trujillo
Mar 27, 2016
ORLANDO TRUJILLO, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Orlando was born on February 9, 1937 to Solomon and Elizsa Trujillo in Jacona, where he grew up. In 1962, he moved to Albuquerque where he and his wife raised his loving family. Orlando was a...
Conrado Salsbury - Courtesy Announcement
Mar 27, 2016
Conrado (Conrad) E. Salsbury, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at the age of 46, after a brief, but very difficult battle with cancer. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle to his five nephews and a friend to all who knew him. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, Conrad enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, poker and...
Dominga Papillon
Mar 25, 2016
DOMINGA “MINNIE” ROCHES PAPILLON, 91, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrez Papillon; parents, Thomas and Rita Roches; siblings, Steven Roches, Antonia Casaus, Henry, Ed and Tom Roches, Clara Dominguez, Juan Roches and Gertrude Casaus. Dominga was an amazing...
Theresa Duran
Mar 25, 2016
THERESA DURAN, 81, born May 5, 1934, a lifetime resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 25, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jose E. Duran, Sr.; daughters, Pearl, Lorretta and Sandra Duran; granddaughter, Angel Duran; parents, Salomon and Ascension Olguin; brothers, Elifas Jose, Carlos, and Floriano...

Tim Salazar
Mar 25, 2016
TIM “TIMMY” FRANK SALAZAR, 46, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mela Rivera; grandfather, Esiquel Gallegos. He is survived by his son, Jude Salazar of Albuquerque; mother of his son, Jenny De La Torre of Albuquerque; sister, Yvette Serrano; nieces, Justina and...
Harold Herrera
Mar 24, 2016
HAROLD A. HERRERA, 85, born July 11, 1930 departed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Herrera and infant son, Matias; grandson, Dominic Herrera; daughter-in-law, Mildred; his parents, Benito and Teofila Herrera; brothers, Willie, Jose C., Bernabe, Roberto Herrera, Cleo Ortiz, Clarita Pacheco, Mary Bustos; In-laws, Antonio and Estefanita Guillen....
Salvador Martinez
Mar 23, 2016
SALVADOR MARTINEZ, 70, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Angela Martinez; brothers, Cruz and Victor Martinez; sister, Dolores Barraza; step-son, Joseph C. Trujillo; mother-in-law, Rosaura Martinez; brothers-in-law, Fred Martinez, David Dorado, Oscar Valenzuela; sister-in-law, Bertha Martinez. Salvador was a longtime construction...
Clifton Collins Jr.
Mar 23, 2016
Clifton “Skip” Collins, Jr. a resident of White Rock, NM passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on August 12, 1939. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton M. Collins, Sr., mother Lois Casperson-Collins, and Uncles Robert and Ralph Casperson. After proudly...
Genoveva Martinez
Mar 23, 2016
Genoveva Lucero Martinez, was called to be with our Lord on Wednesday March 23, 2016 she passed peacefully at home at the age of 103. Genoveva (Veva) was the lively matriarch of the Martinez family who filled her home with memories, stories about the old days, laughter, love for her family and love of cooking, no one ever left Grandma...

Howard Richerson
Mar 21, 2016
HOWARD OVERTON RICHERSON, 85, a resident of Los Alamos, born April 13, 1930, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel (Scott) and Freida Richerson; siblings, Barbara Winters, Geraldine Wade and Nathaniel (Bud) Richerson; children, Rebecca Richerson-Farris and Jeffery Richerson. Howard grew up with an appreciation for the mountains and the landscape of...

Maryann Trujillo
Mar 20, 2016
MARYANN TRUJILLO, 61, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016, due to a sudden illness. MaryAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto and Criselia Vigil; her brother, Kenny Vigil; her daughter, CrisAnn Trujillo; her son, Joey Trujillo; and her father-in-law, Esequiel Trujillo. MaryAnn is survived by her loving husband, Jose L. Trujillo; sons, Jacob...
David Franklin Jr.
Mar 17, 2016
David Franklin Jr aka Hitman, 38, a resident of Espanola passed away on Thursday March 17, 2016. He was survived by his mother Sharon Franklin, father David Franklin Sr. His brothers Jesse Franklin, Billy Jack, sisters Annette Wheeler and brother in law Jesse Wheeler, Cheyenne, Joan, Laura, Jo-Ann. He had 2 loving children. We would like to thank the nurses and doctors at...
Isabel Ziegler
Mar 17, 2016
ISABEL HOWE ZIEGLER passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the age of 97. Isabel (Belle) was the generous and gracious matriarch of the Ziegler family and was much loved and admired by her children and grandchildren. Born in Westerville, OH Isabel attended Otterbein College in Westerville. She excelled in theater and the arts, and during her senior year,...
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