Susan Graves
Mar 2, 2016
Susan Finkbine Graves of Los Alamos passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday March 2, 2016 at the age of 92. She died gracefully and quietly in the company of her husband and sons. Known as Sue to her family and friends, she led a long and full life. Born in Storm Lake, Iowa, in 1923, Sue was the eldest daughter...
Wanda Lopez-Martinez
Mar 2, 2016
WANDA LOPEZ-MARTINEZ, 53, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Emma Lopez; daughter, Nadine Lopez; grandparents, Silviano and Eloisa Romero and aunt, Priscilla Diaz. Wanda was a very loving and caring person who loved cooking with a passion, gardening, canning, knitting. She...
Elefio Montoya
Mar 1, 2016
ELEFIO MONTOYA, 94, born in Truchas on November 24, 1921, passed away in Fairview on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was born to Esquipula and Dionicia (Pacheco) Montoya who precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita (Tafoya); sons, Eric and Orlando; brothers, Rosendo, Pablin, Atanacio, Elizardo and Evaristo; sisters, Cleotilde and Florinda. Mr....
Jimmie Gallegos
Mar 1, 2016
JIMMIE F. GALLEGOS, 83, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 following a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Benigna Gallegos; son, Lawrence (Larry) Gallegos and 6 siblings. Jimmie was in the Navy and later married Dolores in 1956. He retired from NNMCC in El Rito as an Auto...
Marianna Barnes
Mar 1, 2016
MARIANNA J. BARNES, 32, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Marianna is survived by her parents, John and Jane Barnes; Tracey Gerber of Ohio; children, Alejandro, Steven, Santiago, Jonathan, Sarah, Emmanuel, and Christian; sister, Mallory Thompson of Ohio, brother, Zach Binckley of Ohio, and many other relatives and friends. Public visitation will begin on Tuesday,...
Alex Salazar Jr.
Mar 1, 2016
ALEX SALAZAR, JR., 94, a resident of Guachupangue, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was preceded in death by his sons, Gilbert J. Salazar and Paul Richard Salazar; grandsons, Miguel and Kenny Salazar; daughters-in-law, Barbara and Rita Salazar; son-in-law, Richard Jamieson; parents, Alejandrino and Rosita Salazar; brothers, John D. and Sixto Salazar; sisters, Rosita Gallegos, Clara Graber and...
Bertha Roybal
Feb 29, 2016
BERTHA E. ROYBAL, 82, a lifelong resident of Dixon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 29, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dionicio and Patricia Griego; husband, Jose Roybal; sons, Paul and Arthur Roybal; brothers and sisters, Mabel Sanchez, Amy Armijo, Elive Griego and Salomon Griego. Mrs. Roybal is survived...
Elvie Enriques
Feb 29, 2016
ELVIE R. ENRIQUES, 24, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. Elvie was preceded in death by her mother, Loise Enriquez; grandmother, Marry R. Zamora; uncle, Michael Jimenez, and Peter Zamora. She was a beautiful young lady, she had her life struggles but all in all she was an amazing person. Elvie was a loving mother, fun...
Gloria Vigil
Feb 28, 2016
GLORIA ANNA VERONICA VIGIL, 53, born and raised in Chama, currently resided in Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 28, 2016. She was a very wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her husband of 36 years, Archie J. Vigil; daughters, Corina (Lawrence), Christa (Ben) and Angel; mother, Dorothy Gallegos; sisters, Patsy (Gene),...
Augustine Lujan
Feb 28, 2016
Augustine (Gus) Lujan, 93, departed from this life peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ascencion, (Sennie) and his infant children: Mary Anastasia and John Vincent, his parents: Alfredo and Amada Lujan; sisters; Sarah Roybal, Maclovia Garcia, Endelecia Lujan, and Isabelle Roybal; brothers: Luis Lujan, Leopoldo Lujan, Alfredo Lujan, and Ruben Lujan....
Dominic Herrera
Feb 27, 2016
DOMINIC ISAAC HERRERA, 32, was born on March 29, 1983 to Mildred and Walter Herrera, he went home to be with his beloved Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was preceded in death by his much loved mother, Mildred Martinez; his grandmother, Irene Martinez; aunt Stephanie Herrera, and uncles. He leaves behind...
Benita Marquez
Feb 27, 2016
Benita Marquez, age 54, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jesus Rangel; father, Vicente Martinez Jr.; paternal grandparents, Vicente Sr. and Beatriz Martinez; maternal grandparents, Canuto and Marcelina Romero; infant sister, Carmella and infant brother, Vicente. Benita was as beautiful on the inside as she was...
Lee Naranjo
Feb 27, 2016
LEE EUSEBIO NARANJO, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan E. Naranjo; mother, Beatrice Naranjo on February 27, 1993; son, Gerald Lee Naranjo; grandson, Michael Ray Montoya; sisters: Jesusita Naranjo, Evangeline House, Denise Osvath; brothers: Antonio Naranjo and Larry Naranjo. Our beloved Lee E. Naranjo was born in Guadalupita (Turquillo)...
Petra Avila
Feb 25, 2016
PETRA AVILA, 88, a resident of Española and born in Rio Escondido, Mexico, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cayetano Avila; parents, Emilio and Concepcion Rangel and 4 sisters. Petra was a wonderful homemaker and amazing woman who raised 13 children. She was a wonderful cook...
Joseph Weber
Feb 23, 2016
JOSEPH B. WEBER, 67, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Juanita Weber; sister, Deborah Scroggins and nephew, Trent Johnson. Joseph lived his life in a reserved manner. He enjoyed time spent with his family and enjoyed outdoor activities such as, fishing, camping, riding his...
Anita Martinez
Feb 22, 2016
ANITA MARTINEZ, 87, a resident of Dixon, a loving Mother, Grandmother and sister passed away of a short illness on Monday, February 22, 2016. She was born on March 15, 1928 to the late Leonardo and Victoriana Martinez of Dixon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Martinez, daughters Sally Ann and Rose Marie and son Rudy Martinez....
Martha Hood Brown
Feb 22, 2016
MARTHA ANN HOOD BROWN, 94, beloved wife of the late Edward A. Brown, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2016, born in Knoxville, TN, on February 13, 1922 to Amy and Karl Kedzie Hood and was the middle of three brothers and two sisters. An Alumnus of University of New Mexico where she received her BS in Education and...
Dolores Duran
Feb 21, 2016
DOLORES ANN DURAN, 77, a resident of Española, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delfido and Louise Dominguez; brother, Jerry Dominguez; sister, Gloria Lerma, and Eleanor Gallegos. She loved to exercise and cook. She loved going to yard sales, thrift stores and loved spending time with her family. She will be missed...
Marcy Zellman
Feb 21, 2016
MARCY ZELLMAN, 88, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, February, 21, 2016. Private services will be held. The family of Marcy Zellman has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley 505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com
Joe Salazar
Feb 21, 2016
Joe (Pepe) A. Salazar passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years old on Sunday, February 21, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends who prayed and sang over him while he journeyed on to be with his beloved parents, siblings, and children. Joe was born in Pojoaque, NM, on August 4, 1925. Mr. Salazar, as he was known...
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