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Louisa Martinez-Benton

Louisa Martinez-Benton

Feb 20, 2016

Louisa Martínez Benton, age 82, passed away in Albuquerque on Saturday, February 20, 2016 after several years of declining health. She was born on June 9, 1933, to José Guadalupe Martínez and Luisa Romero Martínez, of Guachupangue, New Mexico. In 1950, Louisa married Margarito Merced "Mercy" Baca, from Santa Fe. They had five children together. In 1967, she married Clifford...

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Horacio Vigil -Courtsey Announcement

Horacio Vigil -Courtsey Announcement

Feb 19, 2016

Horacio D. Vigil, 79, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 19, 2016.  He was born in Espanola, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Horacio was a proud Veteran who served in the United States Air Force, and retired from the State of New Mexico Radio Communications. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Desiderio and...

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Juan Borrego

Juan Borrego

Feb 17, 2016

Juan Francisco Borrego, 95, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, after a short illness.  Juan was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Teresa Bustos, daughter Carmen Seitz, parents Juan C. Borrego and Lucia Montoya; brother Gilbert Borrego; sisters Trinidad Espinoza, Ascension Barth and Christina Valerio.  Juan was born in Santa Cruz, New Mexico in...

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Donald Aquino

Donald Aquino

Feb 16, 2016

DONALD (CHIEF) AQUINO, 63, a resident of Lorain, Ohio and San Juan Pueblo, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ruth; granddaughter, Aurora Povi Shupe; paternal grandparents, Lorenzo and Reycita Aquino, maternal grandparents, Juan and Juana Jaramillo; aunt, Isabel Cooka; God-parents, Remigio and Ciprianita Chiwiwi; mother-in-law, Tillie Stewart. Donald was a...

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Lawrence Salazar

Lawrence Salazar

Feb 16, 2016

LAWRENCE ALBINO SALAZAR, 64, a resident of Hernandez, laid his head to final rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Ramona Salazar; brothers, Tommy, Rudy and Albert; special friend, Willie Gonzales. Lawrence was known for his talent in carpentry and as a roofer, and loved the outdoors. Lawrence boasted with pride...

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Roman Atencio

Roman Atencio

Feb 14, 2016

ROMAN ATENCIO, 62, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Max Atencio; paternal grandparents, Roman and Augustina Atencio and maternal grandparents, Max and Demetria Roybal. Roman Albert Atencio was a proud soldier, father, and grandfather. He served in the Korea Demilitarized Zone from 1974 to 1975, branch of...

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Barbara Honey

Barbara Honey

Feb 14, 2016

Barbara Honey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Her children and family members were at her side.  Barbara was born in Manhattan, KS on November 11, 1933. The youngest of three children of Orville and Lovey Hunt, she graduated from Manhattan High School in 1951 and then attended Kansas State University.  During her first semester, she met her future husband...

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Jessie Martinez

Jessie Martinez

Feb 14, 2016

JESSIE RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ, 92 passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016, after complications from surgery. Grandma Jessie, the Matriarch of the Martinez and Maestas families, was born on July 15, 1923 to Filigonio and Emilia Rodriguez. She was a lifelong resident of Espanola, still living on her father's land and living in the same Adobe home she built with her...

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MaryAnn Ulibarri

MaryAnn Ulibarri

Feb 13, 2016

MaryAnn Ulibarri, 59, a resident of Las Nutrias, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. MaryAnn was born on November 4, 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor G. and Maria Imelda Martinez; sisters, Antonia Lovato, Beatrice, and Dolorita Martinez; brothers, Victor J. Martinez, Joe, and Robert Martinez. MaryAnn is survived by her husband of 41yrs, Harold...

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James "Jimmy" Sanchez

James "Jimmy" Sanchez

Feb 12, 2016

James B. “Jimmy” Sanchez, age 64, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Chamita, passed away from Heart problems on Friday, February 12, 2016. James was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Ruth Sanchez; son, James A. Sanchez; close nephew, Juan Martinez; brothers, Jose Orlando and Paul G. Sanchez. James retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory after 35 years...

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Asencionita Lopez

Asencionita Lopez

Feb 10, 2016

ASENCIONITA LOPEZ, 90, a lifelong resident of Truchas, passed away peacefully at home surround by her loving family on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heremejildo and Epimenia Ortiz; husband of 64 years, Gregorio Lopez; son-in-law, Nick Leyba; grandson, David Lopez; great-grandson, Mario Martinez; brother-in-law, Aurelio Lopez; mother-in-law, Ninfa Lopez....

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Alicia Martinez

Alicia Martinez

Feb 9, 2016

ALICIA G. MARTINEZ, 80, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victoriano and Estefanita Gonzales; brothers, Eustaqio, and Michael Gonzales, sister, Charlotta Gonzales; father and mother-in-law, Florencio and Edonila Martinez. Alicia was a cook at the Hot Lunch for Peñasco Public Schools where she retired from. She loved...

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Virginia Vigil

Virginia Vigil

Feb 9, 2016

VIRGINIA J. VIGIL, 83, a wife, mother, grandmother and friend of many, and a resident of La Mesilla passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was loyal, faithful, loving, accepting, devoted and more, and whom we loved dearly. Virginia was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gregorio and Josefita Lovato; parents, Fruitoso and Antonia Valerio; brother, Max Valerio;...

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Ben Trujillo - Courtesy Announcement

Ben Trujillo - Courtesy Announcement

Feb 9, 2016

BEN TRUJILLO, 74, Ben was embraced by God and taken to his new life on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his children, Yvonne and Robert; mother, Amelia; and brother, Alfonso. Ben is survived by his wife, Inez; sons, Don and Tim (Angela); his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Leroy Gallegos, sisters, Lucy (Bert) Martinez, Stella and...

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James Brown Jr.

James Brown Jr.

Feb 7, 2016

James A. Brown Jr., 20, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016.  On this day, earth lost a beautiful and loving soul, and Heaven gained an Angel.   Jamo, as he was known to his family and friends was very well loved by everyone who knew him.  James is preceded in death by his grandmother, Sylvia Brown, cousin Brandon...

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April Maestas

April Maestas

Feb 7, 2016

APRIL J. MAESTAS, 34, a resident of Canjilon, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by many loving relatives. Ms. Maestas is survived by her daughter, Nevaeh; mother, Theresa Montaño; father, Brooks; brother, Estevan Maestas; grandmother, Sally Montaño; aunts and uncles, Mary Jane Maestas, Martha Montoya, Veronica Lopez, Lola Lopez, Jose Montaño, Ronnie Chavez, Lela...

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Alonzo Archuleta

Alonzo Archuleta

Feb 7, 2016

ALONZO A. ARCHULETA, 64, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away following a lengthy illness on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Virginia Archuleta; sister, Anna Marie, brothers, Adelmo and Luis Archuleta; sisters-in-law, Maria F. Archuleta, Isabel Archuleta. Alonzo is survived by his brothers and sisters, Eduardo I. Archuleta (Angelina) of Pojoaque, Jose...

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Juan A. Romero

Juan A. Romero

Feb 6, 2016

JUAN A. (JOHN) ROMERO, 80, a resident originally from Peñasco, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother and father; Anita and Amarante Romero; his sister, Linda Franco, brother, Felix Romero; niece, Jackie Pacheco Ciskowski; and nephew, Roland Pacheco. John is survived by his soulmate of...

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Sally Feise

Sally Feise

Feb 5, 2016

Sally Feise, Age 76, resident of Espanola, NM passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 after a long illness.  She was surrounded by her loving children.  Sally was born February 10, 1939 in Walton, West Virginia to Wallace G. and Elizabeth Evans. Sally was preceded in death by her brother Timothy Evans, Jack Reynolds, Jack Feise, mother M. Elizabeth Evans, and father...

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Prescilla Montoya

Prescilla Montoya

Feb 5, 2016

Prescilla V. Montoya, 84, a resident of El Valle, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 5, 2016. Prescilla was born on November 9, 1931 in El Valle, New Mexico to Manuel and Casilda Velasquez. Prescilla was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed watching Let’s Make a Deal, Price is Right, soap operas, and her favorite of...

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