Arthur Smith
Jan 6, 2017
Arthur M. Smith, was born May 28, 1917, passed away January 6, 2017 at the age of 99 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Art was a long time resident of Farmington, New Mexico. He was a avid golfer and bowler, he enjoyed working his yard. Art was active in his local United Methodist Church, Masons and Shriners. He grew up...
Edward Leyba
Jan 5, 2017
EDWARD LEYBA, 89, a resident of Peñasco, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Flavio and Sofia Leyba; his sister, Erlinda and brother Simon. Edward was born in Peñasco, NM in August 1927. Edward served as a Corporal in the US Army from 1950 to 1955. He attended college at St....
Michael Olson - Courtesy Announcement
Jan 2, 2017
Michael D. Olson, 68, of Denver, passed away January 2, 2017. He was born May 7, 1948 in Ames, Iowa, the son of Milo and Berniece (Anderson) Olson. Michael was a graduate of S. Hamilton High School in Jewell, Iowa in 1966. He then received his Bachelors Degree from Iowa State University. He retired as a Technician with the City...
Martha Doss
Jan 2, 2017
MARTHA DOSS, 76, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, January 2, 2017 with her two sons by her side as she passed. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Doss; and her parents, Ural and Martha Cobb. Martha was a cherished daughter, sister, wife,...
Eliseo Ortega
Jan 1, 2017
ELISEO ORTEGA, 34, a resident of La Mesilla, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his step-grandmother, Irene Jaramillo; grandfather, Joe Ortega, step grandparents Johnny and Tillie Garcia, and numerous other relatives. Eliseo will be greatly missed and will always be remembered as a kindhearted, loving and loyal person with a...
Santiago Naranjo - Courtesy Announcement
Jan 1, 2017
Santiago Jose Naranjo, 75, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Joe D. Naranjo; daughter, Sarah Viarreal and son-in-law, Johnny Viarreal; sisters, Ariellia Begay and Tonita Naranjo. Santiago is survived by his daughters, Phyllis (Roy) Martinez, Janice Naranjo, Sandra Talache, son, Santiago James Naranjo;...
Antonia Quintana
Jan 1, 2017
ANTONIA “TONI” QUINTANA, a resident of San Pedro, passed away of a short illness on Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan I. Quintana; granddaughter, Razelle Velez; parents, Gregorio and Honorata Mondragon; sisters, Roberta A. Mondragon, Rose N. Martinez and Loretta Montoya. Antonia loved embroidering, cooking and was a dedicated catholic. She was also...
Elfego Lovato III
Dec 31, 2016
ELFEGO LOVATO, III, 48, a resident of Los Alamos, departed this earth to be with the Lord the early morning of Saturday, December 31, 2016. Elfego was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elfego Lovato, Sr. and Carlota Lovato; aunt, Christella Lovato; aunt, Tanny Lovato; and cousin, Gracie Lovato. Elfego is survived by his children, Victoria Lovato, Elfego Lovato IV, Rafael...
Luis Ulibarri
Dec 29, 2016
Luis “Louie” Alfonso Ulibarri, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016, surrounded by his family; after a brief courageous battle with cancer. Louie was preceded in death by his parents Luis Alfonso, and Mary Herrera Ulibarri; sister, Rita Peralta; sister-in-law, Delilah Padilla; grandparents Manuel and Asencion Herrera, and Valentin and Gabriela Ulibarri. Louie is survived by his loving...
Cynthia Trujillo
Dec 28, 2016
CYNTHIA J. TRUJILLO, 47, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Ms. Trujillo was a former worker of Los Alamos National Laboratory, taught catechism at Holy Family Parish in Chimayo for several years. Was a former dispatcher for the Chimayo Fire Department. She was preceded in death by her father, Amarante Johnny Trujillo; sister, Tracy Trujillo; Grandma Genoveva...
Marie Chacon-Garcia Courtesy Announcement
Dec 27, 2016
MARIE “BELEN” CHACON-GARCIA, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016 at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Marie was born in Espanola and lived most of her life in Lower San Pedro, New Mexico, before moving to Hawaii and then later to San Antonio, T.X. Her greatest joys in life were her family, as she was a cherished daughter,...
Socorro Hernandez
Dec 26, 2016
SOCORRO HERNANDEZ, 73, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. Socorro was preceded in death by her parents, Teodoro and Josephina Miranda; daughter, Josephina Hernandez. Socorro loved music, dancing and picking on all her children. She would always be joking around with everyone. She is survived by her spouse Refugio Hernandez; children, Delia, Monserrat, Martin, Analuisa,...
Donald Archuleta
Dec 26, 2016
Donald T. Archuleta, 70, a resident of Rio Chama, NM, born on August 26, 1946, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 26, 2016 surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. . Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Antonia Madrid; grandfather, who raised him, Severo Archuleta; nephews, Emilio Gonzales, Leroy (Smokey) Gonzales, and great-nephew, Eric Romero; niece,...
Johnny Archuleta
Dec 26, 2016
Johnny I. Archuleta, 82, a resident of Espanola, born on May 27, 1934, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 26, 2016. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Juan I. & Rosabel V. Archuleta; brothers, Gilberto & Joe Quirino (wife Becky) and sister Cleseria; son Jerome Archuleta; granddaughter, Stephanie Archuleta and grandson Alfonso Archuleta. Johnny...
Cipriano Lujan
Dec 25, 2016
CIPRIANO LUCAS LUJAN, 82, a longtime resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Delfina Lujan; in-laws, Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia; brothers, Gaspar, Nasario, Benito (Evedulia), Ernesto (Susie), sisters, Flora Martinez and Carolina Ortiz (Gilbert). Cipriano loved his wife and family dearly. He...
Jean Furnish
Dec 24, 2016
Jean Furnish, 91, was born on Christmas Day, 1924 and ended this earthly life on Christmas Eve, 2016. She was born in Schenectady NY, and lived in Los Alamos from 1950-1954, and from 1959 to now. From 1954 through 1958 she worked at Stanford Research Institute in California where she met and married her husband Alfred. In addition to her...
Celine Jaramillo
Dec 23, 2016
CELINE JARAMILLO, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Maria Trinidad Jaramillo; brothers, Jose Tomas and Jose Avelino Jaramillo and sister, Crucita Jaramillo. She was born and raised in Medanales and graduated from the Española Valley High School. She later worked for the State of...
Felonis Martinez
Dec 22, 2016
Felonis Martinez a resident of Vadito, NM was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 22, 2016. Felonis Martinez was born on September 12, 1925 to Procopio and Cornelia Mascareñas in Rodarte, NM. Felonis was the oldest of six children. She loved all her brothers and sisters whom she also helped to care for and raise. Felonis graduated from the Peñasco...
Kathlyn Martinez Roybal
Dec 20, 2016
KATHLYN “KAT” OLIVIA MARTINEZ ROYBAL, 43, departed this earth to be with the Lord, carried by the Christmas angels in the early morning of Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Olivia Martinez and Albert and Maggie Roybal; nina, Carolina Griego; aunt and uncle, Cruz and Ramon Seña, uncle, Joe Howard Martinez and...
Pedro (Pete) Tapia
Dec 20, 2016
Pedro (Pete) Jesus Tapia, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Pedro J. Tapia was preceded in death by his son, Peter John Tapia; mother Casimira; brothers, William and Pilo, sisters, Lou, Kenny, and Tilly. Pedro Tapia lived a remarkable and honorable life. At 16 years old, he...
