Abelino Garduño
Nov 4, 2015
ABELINO GARDUNO, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Abelino was born to Joaquin and Aurelia Garduno on November 3, 1927. Abelino is survived by his wife, Adella; children, Patricia (Dennis) Schramm, Carla (Rocky) Rinehart; grandchildren, Anthony Lowry, Erin and Bret Rinehart; sister, Florence Gonzales; and numerous nieces and nephews. A rosary will be recited on...
David Dickerson
Nov 4, 2015
David Gilbert Dickerson, Our loving son and brother, David Gilbert Dickerson was born in Denver, Colorado on April 3, 1980. He was taken from us in July 2015. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, David leaves behind his parents and their brothers. David spent most of his school years in the Pojoaque Schools. He graduated...
Rhoda Blake
Nov 3, 2015
The First Lady of Taos Ski Valley and Ski Pioneer, Rhoda Blake died November 3, 2015 after a brief illness. Born in London on April 8, 1918, she was adopted by Herbert and Irma Limburg of NYC when she was three. She attended the Dalton School, Bryn Mawr College, studied dance under Isadora Duncan, discovered how detrimental a Park Avenue environment...
Tranquilino Vigil
Nov 2, 2015
Tranquilino “Tranky” Vigil, a resident of Nambe, a loving, compassionate brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 of natural causes at the age of 89. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII and was honorably discharged to return home and help his family. His passions included fishing, hunting, gardening, horseback riding and visiting friends; with...
Vickie Chaparro
Nov 2, 2015
Vickie Helen Chaparro, age 66, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015, at her home in Golden Colorado. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993, through strong will and determination she pursued a valiant fight which finally took her on this date. She was born on April 26, 1949 in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Moved to California at the age of...
Sylvia Maestas-Romero
Nov 1, 2015
SYLVIA J. MAESTAS-ROMERO, 69, a resident of Cuarteles, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Frank L. and Susie Q Maestas; 1st husband Eddie Montoya; a special uncle, Santiago Quintana; lots of other special uncles and aunts. Sylvia was born in Cuarteles. She went to many different schools...
Joseph Marquez Jr.
Nov 1, 2015
JOSEPH B. MARQUEZ, JR., 36, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother, Lenor Vita Viarreal; paternal grandparents, Juan and Anita Marquez; maternal grandmother, Minnie Martinez; close friend, Geno Montoya; mother-in-law, Vivian Martinez; grandmother-in-law, Aida Martinez. Joseph was a Union Member of 407 Southwest Regional Carpenters for the...
Samuel Torrez Sr.
Nov 1, 2015
SAMUEL TORREZ Sr., 84, a lifelong resident of Petaca, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eufemia and Maclovio Torrez Sr.; brothers, Ciriaco, Maclovio, and Edwardo Torrez, sisters, Senovia Torrez and Pricilla Serna. Samuel is survived by the mother of his children Lucy Lovato; daughter, Mildred Torrez, sons, Martin, Samuel Jr, James...
Domitila Ortiz
Oct 31, 2015
DOMITILA M. ORTIZ, 89, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a lengthy Illness on Saturday, October 31, 2015 surrounded by her family and her Guardian Angel Nathaniel Ortiz who was with her day and night until her passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Diego Ortiz Sr.; daughter, Jeanette Maestas; parents, Manuel and Lorencita Velarde; brother, Ben...
Dorriana Lovato
Oct 31, 2015
DORRIANA M. LOVATO, 51, a resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Petaca, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Jesse Lovato; grandfather, Remigio Lovato, Sr.; father, Remijo Lovato, Jr.; grandmother, Agneda Benavidez; aunt, Rosa Martinez; brothers, Patrick, Julian, Joe and Anthony Lovato and uncle, Jerry Benavidez. Ms. Lovato is survived by...
Eulalia Pacheco
Oct 30, 2015
EULALIA M. PACHECO “Lala”, a resident of Chimayo, passed away at home on Friday, October 30, 2015 following a lengthy illness. Eulalia was born to parents, Miguel and Berina Martinez. She was baby sister to Martin, Senon and Venancio Martinez, Devoted wife to Canuto Pacheco, daughter-in-law to Frank and Luisita Pacheco and sister-in-law to Margie Martinez, Tila Vigil and Donelia...
Jose Romero
Oct 29, 2015
JOSE ISABRO ROMERO “JOE”, 86, a resident of Cordova, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nabor and Octaviana Romero, infant daughter, Becky; sisters, Corina Sandoval and Ernestina Romero, brothers, Ramon, Nabor Jr. and Filemon Romero. Jose was an avid outdoors man and loved to tend to his...
Norman Martinez
Oct 29, 2015
NORMAN MARTINEZ, 44, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Martinez; and brother, Lonnie Padilla. He enjoyed to hunt, fish and be outdoors. He is loved dearly and will be missed. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Patricia Martinez; children, Lauren, and Madelyn Martinez and Anthony...
Dr. Bryanna Bustos DPT
Oct 28, 2015
Dr. Bryanna Gabrielle Hannah Bustos DPT, A resident of Chimayo, recently working in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 26 years of age was called home by our heavenly father on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Bryanna’s life was lived in the moment and to the fullest. During her time she knew what she wanted and set her mind to fulfill her dreams. She loved all...
Blanche Torrez
Oct 27, 2015
Blanche Torrez, 90, a resident of Sile, NM, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Torrez; son, Carlos Paiz; and numerous other loved ones. She is survived by her children, Betty Gallegos (Desi), Joe Paiz (Shirley) both of Sile, NM, Ralph Paiz (Judith) of Santa Fe, Frieda Gastillo...
Gabriel Maestas - Courtsey Anouncement
Oct 27, 2015
Gabriel Walter Maestas, 70, (also known as “Gato” to his New Mexico friends and family and “Gabe” to his Colorado friends) born on July 10, 1945, passed away peacefully at home in Las Animas, Colorado on October 27, 2015 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born in Alcalde, New Mexico to Ida (Alire) and Jose Gabriel Maestas....
Eloy Romero
Oct 27, 2015
Eloy Robert Romero, 80, a resident of Alcalde, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julio Jose and Elizama Manuelita Romero; sister, Cordelia Roybal; nephew, Rex Roybal; sister-in-law, Teresita Medina; brother-in-law, Bon Diaz; best friend, Jay Martinez. Eloy was a loving husband of 62 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. This man loved fishing...
Gilbert Towles
Oct 27, 2015
GILBERT H. TOWLES, 58, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 following a year long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sinforosa Towles; sister, Teresita (Teddy) Martinez and brother, Roy Towles. Gilbert spent most of his career working for LANL as a machinist. He enjoyed spending his leisure time...
Gerald Lopez
Oct 27, 2015
Gerald ‘CJ’ Lopez, 26, a resident of Rio Rancho left this world unexpectedly and entered into Heaven on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents Mary & Antonio Perez, Paternal Grandmother Romie Lopez, Grandfather Jerry R. Valdez, Great Grandparents Josie Ortega, Beatrice Manzanares, Bernie & Juan Baca and Susie & Octaviano Valdez. A graduate...
Harold Sanchez
Oct 26, 2015
HAROLD J. SANCHEZ, 67, a resident of Lyden, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melaquias and Cresencia Sanchez; brother, Melaquias Sanchez, Jr.; sisters, Ruth Flemming, Lena Salazar and Edulia Romero; Nephews, Roy Romero, Ricky Salazar and Michael Salazar. Harold was a hardworking man all his life. He was kind to everyone and...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
