James Medina
Nov 11, 2015
JAMES MATTHEW MEDINA, 34, a resident of Española, born on November 22, 1980 and passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 following a lengthy disability. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Carla Medina; grandparents, Carmelita and Manuel Martinez and Archie Medina; aunts, Patty Medina, Veronica Trujillo and Lucille Ortiz; uncles, Amado Martinez, Arsenio Romero (Nino) and Florentino...
Ernestine Martinez
Nov 10, 2015
ERNESTINE T. MARTINEZ, 43, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away of a sudden illness on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Juan M. and Roselda Martinez from El Guique, Mary Cachora from Ohkay Owingeh, Luther Curran from Winterhaven California; favorite uncle, Alvin Curran from Ohkay Owingeh. Ernestine liked to draw and enjoyed herself...
Hugh Karr
Nov 10, 2015
Hugh J. Karr, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2015 at the age of 99. Hugh was born on January 17, 1916 to Hugh and Lola Hefner Karr in LaSalle, Illinois. He first met his beloved wife, Mae Frances Mullin (Fran), riding a street car to school. He waited for her to complete school...
Ann Salazar
Nov 10, 2015
ANN H. SALAZAR, 76, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred J. Salazar. She is survived by her daughters, Joy of Rio Rancho, Yolanda of Santa Cruz, Louise and husband Bryan of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Angelo, DeAnna (Aaron), Fabian, Amanda (Angelo), great-grandchildren, Cruz, Mia, Joshua,...
Mayda Martinez
Nov 7, 2015
MAYDA L. AUGEE MARTINEZ, at the age of 65 was a resident of La Mesilla and the date of Saturday, November 7, 2015 left this earth to be with the Lord. Mayda was a kind hearted lady who fought cancer very valiantly, but eventually was called to heaven and was blessed to be surrounded by her husband and son when...
David Marquez
Nov 7, 2015
David M. Marquez, 28, of Ohkay Owingeh was called home on Saturday, November 7th, 2015. Rosary and wake to take place at his place of residence at 7pm on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Mass Services at St. John’s Catholic Church at 9am, November 10, 2015 and Burial to follow at Ohkay Owingeh Cemetery. “Dave” was a ‘2005’ graduate from...
Carolina Lopez
Nov 5, 2015
Carolina (Carrie) Lopez, 76, Born April 29, 1939, a lifelong resident of El Llano, New Mexico passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Carrie had many loves…She had the most amazing voice and loved to sing at church and wake services. Carrie was a devout Catholic and was very strong in her faith. She was...
Estella Torrez
Nov 5, 2015
ESTELLA M. TORREZ, 77, a resident of Petaca, NM passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Stella was born on July 19, 1938. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Max Torrez Jr.; parents, Serafin and Elizaida Barela; daughter, Clorinda Torrez, brother, Eliufredo Barela, sisters, Felicita Pena and Amelia Gurule; special niece, Shirley Archuleta...
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...
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