Frank Trujillo
Dec 13, 2015
FRANK “QUICO” TRUJILLO, 60, a resident of La Puente, passed away after a lengthy battle of cancer on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Sabinita Trujillo; in-laws, Nicolas and Anamaria Lopez; brothers-in-law, Nobert Lopez and Pat Lopez. Frank loved working with computers. He retired from Rio Arriba County Detention with 20 years...
Richard Gonzales
Dec 13, 2015
RICHARD (IVAN) GONZALES, 29, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his brother, David “Lalo” Gonzales. Ivan will be missed dearly as his smile, kindness and love for life and adventure touched the hearts of many. He was continually working on being the best father, son, brother and...
Antonio Sandoval
Dec 13, 2015
ANTONIO "TONY" SANDOVAL, 97, a resident of Espanola, and formerly a resident of Abiquiu and Santa Fe passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 13, 2105 with his family present. Tony was born on April 14, 1918 to Francisco and Ramoncita Trujillo-Sandoval in Ojo de la Vaca. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Elizaria...
Elizario Martinez
Dec 13, 2015
Elizario M. Martinez, 76, lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM was born June 28, 1939. Departed us on Sunday, December 13, 2015 to honor his call from he who is, “I AM'' to come home. Our Father was a righteous man and was preceded in death by his parents, Father Lucas E. Martinez, Mother Adelita M. Martinez, of Chimayo, sister, Matilda...
Juanita Martinez
Dec 13, 2015
JUANITA (ANGELA) MARTINEZ, 32, a resident of El Rito, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael L. Martinez; maternal grandfather, Esmeraldo Martinez; paternal grandparents, Juan de la Cruz and Fernanda Martinez. Angela was born in Los Alamos on August 19, 1983 to Danny and Loyda Martinez. She...
Josina Jiron
Dec 12, 2015
Josina M. Jiron, 79, resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Josina was born in Espanola, NM on August 19, 1936 to Manuel and Ramoncita Montoya. She was preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of 53 years, H.A. “Al” Jiron. Josina is survived by her children, Inez Leibman and husband...
Ernest Apodaca
Dec 10, 2015
ERNEST J.P. APODACA, 82, a resident of Fairview, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Rosa Apodaca; daughter, Gloria Stuart; brother, Juan Luis and sister, Juanita Apodaca. Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War and served his country with honors....
Dennis Simmonds
Dec 9, 2015
DENNIS D. SIMMONDS, 80, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Effa Simmonds and infant daughter, Suzanne. Dennis was an expert woodworker and a multi-skilled craftsman. He was a pioneer in the computing era. He enjoyed his church choir, men’s group and breakfast at Violas....
Sylvia Nevarez
Dec 9, 2015
Sylvia M. Nevarez, 58, a resident of El Rito born on July 2, 1957 departed this life to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Leopoldo Trujillo; brother, Sisto Trujillo; father and mother-in-law, Guadalupe Nevarez and Jaime Nevarez Sr. Sylvia was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. Sylvia...
Linda Amies
Dec 9, 2015
LINDA CHERYL AMIES, 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Edward Stewart. She was born in Decatur, Illinois on August 6, 1947. In 2003 after 3 years of dating, Linda married Charles Patrick Amies of Los Alamos, the couple made their happy life together in Ojo Caliente. Linda had a gift...
Shelly Millsap
Dec 8, 2015
SHELLY MILLSAP, 51, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Shelly was preceded in death by her aunt, Faye Davis, Emma Baird; grandparents, Lewis and Ollie Millsap, Frank and Adonelia Serrano; cousins, Andrew Casados, Edward Romero; uncle, Lewis Jr. Millsap. Shelly loved children, she loved gardening, boating, and volunteering at the Española Community Market. Shelly was...
Russell Shinn
Dec 8, 2015
If a person is measured by the lives they touch, Russell Ivan Shinn was a legend. Russ passed away at home, surrounded by family on December 8, 2015. He was loved, and will be dearly missed, by his wife, Suzie Frazier; brother, Art Shinn and sister-in-law, Renee; nieces, Miranda, Mary and Kayleigh; daughter, Jennifer Shinn and son-in-law Greg Sievers; stepchildren,...
John Sutton Sr.
Dec 6, 2015
John T. Sutton Sr., 82 a resident of Los Alamos, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, December 6, 2015. John was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts where he met and married his sweetheart, Alyce M. Comeau, in September 1956. In the early 1960’s John joined EG&G and later, in 1970, relocated his family to Los Alamos. John worked his entire career as an...
Mary Sweeney Keigher
Dec 6, 2015
MARY LOUISE SWEENEY KEIGHER, 91, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Mary Lou was born on March 11, 1924, in Mitchell South Dakota (Home of the Corn Palace). Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband “Jamie” Don Keigher; her parents, Dr. and Mr. J.T. Sweeney; infant son, Kevin in 1954 and son,...
Pablo Dominguez
Dec 6, 2015
PABLO J. DOMINQUEZ, 34, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on December 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Dominguez; uncle and God-father, Robert Lucero. Pablo’s number one priority was spending time with his kids and family any chance he got. He loved taking them camping, fishing, swimming and going to the lake and park....
Arthur Valdez
Dec 6, 2015
Arthur Michael Valdez Jr. 41, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away and entered Heaven’s eternal light on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Art, as he was known by his many close and dear friends and Michael by his loving family was born to Arthur Valdez and Viola Ortega on April 2, 1974. He was preceded in death by his little angel,...
Jerome Martinez
Dec 5, 2015
JEROME A. MARTINEZ, 30, a resident of Velarde, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 5, 2015 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Herrera; father, Jerome Martinez; grandfather, Avelino Herrera, Jr; aunt who raised him after his mother’s passing, Vivian Herrera and God-mother, Patricia...
Leroy Martinez
Dec 4, 2015
Jose Leroy Martinez 59, a resident of El Rito passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elisaida Martinez; brother, Silviano Martinez; nieces, Valerie and Adriana; nephew, Christopher Lovato; grandparents, Juan Antonio and Camilla Ocaña, Silviano and Gregorita Martinez; in-laws, Onesimo and Louisa Morales; brothers-in-law, Ronnie and Pancho Morales; sister-in-law,...
Betty Reynolds
Dec 4, 2015
BETTY M. REYNOLDS, 70, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Jerome Alex Reynolds; parents, Frank and Calicia Medina; brother, Clarence Medina; son-in-law, Benjamin Diaz; nephews, Christopher and Daniel Martinez; niece and nephew, Connie and Chris Reynolds; father-in-law, Lucas Reynolds; brother-in-law, Lito Reynolds; sisters-in-law, Bernice Reynolds and Emma...
Elma Bal
Dec 2, 2015
Elma Bal, 91, of Chimayo and Fairview, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Elma was known by countless people as the long time proprietor of El Potrero Trading Post next to El Santuario de Chimayo, New Mexico. Elma was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bal, her youngest son Frank...
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