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Anita Delgado

Anita Delgado

Jun 22, 2016

ANITA DELGADO, 103, a resident of Santa Cruz, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Anita was preceded in death by her father, Jose Maria Espinoza, mother, Agapita Herrera Espinoza both of El Llano; son, Louie Delgado; grandchildren, Brenda Ebert and Nicholas Apodaca; sisters, Veva Martinez, Elena Rodriguez and Tina Salazar, brothers, Jose Marie Espinoza Jr.,...

Alonzo Gallegos

Alonzo Gallegos

Jun 20, 2016

Alonzo Angel L. Gallegos (Indio), age 60, a resident of Española formerly of California, passed away on June 20, 2016 unexpectedly. Mr. Gallegos was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph M Gallegos Sr., Betty L. Gallegos; brothers, Ronald and Lawrence Gallegos; sister, Gloria Gallegos; sister-in-law, Sofie C Hayes; niece Nancy Y. Castro; brother-in-law, Ruben Salazar, Gilbert S.Venegas. Alonzo enjoyed...

Maria Ortega (Tina)

Maria Ortega (Tina)

Jun 20, 2016

MARIA AUGUSTINA OFELIA TRUJILLO de Ortega (TINA), 96, a resident of La Madera, passed away peacefully from this life to her eternal home with her family surrounding her with love and prayers on June 20, 2016. After a long struggle with a stroke that left her partially paralyzed she remained strong against all odds. She was born in Tres Piedras...

Jesse Romero

Jesse Romero

Jun 19, 2016

JESSE JAMES ROMERO, 32, a resident of La Puebla, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry “Poppa Planet” Romero; paternal grandparents, Jose and Delfinia Romero, maternal grandmother, Louise Armijo; beloved cousin, Daniel Romero. Jesse was a painter at heart alongside a jack of all trades, which he mastered them all. He...

Elijah Moya

Elijah Moya

Jun 18, 2016

ELIJAH GABRIEL MOYA, 4, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandpa Luis Alberto Fierro, and his dear Tia Laura and auntie Sharon. He is survived by his loving parents Ivan and Yezenia Moya; his maternal great-grandparents Orencio and Maria Ramirez; his maternal and paternal grandmas Bequis, and...

Fred Quintana

Fred Quintana

Jun 18, 2016

FRED A. QUINTANA, 87, a resident of Truth or Consequences, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tito and Maria Quintana; brothers, Celestino (Tino), Arturo, and Roberto Quintana; sisters, Grace Chavez, Dolores Martinez, Tomasita (Tommie) Ortiz, and Nora Valdez; nephews, Johnny Martinez, Mark Valdez and Stevie Quintana; nieces, Joann Riley and Anna...

Robert Martinez

Robert Martinez

Jun 17, 2016

ROBERT E. MARTINEZ, 34, a resident of Española, passed away June, 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Martinez; grandmother, Marina Martinez; uncles, Tano, Modie, George, and Howard Martinez; grandpa, Joe, Magdalena Montoya; padrino, Harold Romero of Velarde. Robert was very artistic, he enjoyed tattooing, he will be missed dearly by all who knew him and...

Peter Manos

Peter Manos

Jun 16, 2016

Peter G. Manos, age 75, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Peter was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Manos; parents, Nick and Lillian Manos. Mr. Manos was active in Legion and Civil Air Patrol, and New Mexico Search and Rescue, he was also an active member of the...

Jose Olguin

Jose Olguin

Jun 15, 2016

Jose Lucio Olguin, age 85, a resident of Hernandez formerly of Pecos, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Irene Olguin; wife, Senida Olguin; daughter, Dolores Olguin; brothers, Adolfo, Jr., Ralph, and Moises Olguin, and Freddy and Antonio Lopez. Mr. Olguin was an Air Force Veteran. He worked as a...

John Gurule

John Gurule

Jun 10, 2016

John Brian Gurulé, 41, a Senior Civil Engineer for the City of Albuquerque, who resided in Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents; Bernabe & Manuelita Gurulé; maternal grandparents, Frumencio & Eliza Rodarte; special grandmothers, Viola Barela and Leonardita Martinez; father-in-law, Patrick Barela; brother, Jeffrey Maximo Gurulé; brother-in-law; Andrew Mike...

Garcia Alfred

Garcia Alfred

Jun 8, 2016

Garcia – Alfred, 67, a resident of El Guache, NM, passed away at Espanola Hospital Wednesday morning June 8, 2016, 2016 surrounded by his family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Alfred was survived by his wife of 47 years Raefelita Garcia of El Guache, his daughter Joanna Herrera and husband Robert of Los Lunas, his grandson Zack Herrera and...

Nellie Schachowskoj

Nellie Schachowskoj

Jun 8, 2016

NELLIE SCHACHOWSKOJ, 70, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on Thursday, June 8, 2016 after a long courageous struggle with lung cancer. Nellie was born on October 12, 1945 in Hamburg Germany. Nellie’s family, displaced from the Ukraine during WWII, immigrated to the United States in 1950 and located in St. Paul,...

David Gallegos

David Gallegos

Jun 5, 2016

DAVID F. GALLEGOS, 91, a resident of El Rancho originally from Antonito Colorado, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. David was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Consuelo Gallegos; parents, David and Cleotilde Gallegos and 7 special sisters. David was known by his family as being family oriented and loved his family dearly. David was a...

Manuelita Medina

Manuelita Medina

Jun 5, 2016

MANUELITA “MELA” MEDINA, was born in Piedra Lumbre, NM on March 8, 1917, to Juan and Donicia (Baca) Martinez and went home to the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was one of eight children and was the last surviving member of the original Martinez family. Manuelita was raised by her grandparents and her beloved Uncle Benigno Baca. She...

Rose Lovato

Rose Lovato

Jun 5, 2016

ROSE MARTINEZ LOVATO, 84, born July 30, 1931 a lifetime resident of Española passed away peacefully on June 5, 2016 after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Filiberto Lovato; sons, Leroy, Michael and Jimmy Lovato; parents, Carlos and Aurora Martinez; in-laws, Eledo and Fransequita Lovato. Rose is survived by her children, Johnny...

Sixto Maestas

Sixto Maestas

Jun 4, 2016

Sixto Maestas II, 81, a resident of San Pedro, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Sixto was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine “Tina” Maestas; parents, Sixto I. and Senida Maestas; in-laws, Jose E. and Lougardita Quintana; brothers, Perfecto Maestas, Isidoro Maestas, Willie Quintana, Mike Quintana; sisters, Pauline and Albert Perez, Francis and Orlie Lopez, and Lavern and...

Alberto Ochoa

Alberto Ochoa

Jun 4, 2016

ALBERTO OCHOA “EL BORREGO”, 20, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Alberto was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ester Ponce, Velia Lopez Ochoa. In loving memory of son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and homie. He was a very loving and caring person. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone in need...

John Herrera

John Herrera

Jun 3, 2016

JOHN T. HERRERA, 64, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. John was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Moises Herrera; brother, George Herrera. He was always active and loved his cars. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. John is survived by his wife, Annie Herrera; brothers...

Bryan Pacheco

Bryan Pacheco

Jun 3, 2016

BRYAN T. PACHECO, 55, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born September 18, 1960 in Embudo NM. Bryan was preceded in death by an infant brother; his mother, Linora Pacheco; maternal grandparents, Jose Victor and Eloisa Cordova, paternal grandparents, Fermin and Virginia Pacheco; uncles, Felix Cordova, Joe Cordova, Macario Cordova, Juanito Pacheco,...

Lynda Valdez "Gina"

Lynda Valdez "Gina"

Jun 2, 2016

Lynda Jean Valdez ("Gina"), 59, passed away on June 2, 2016 at her home in El Guache with family by her side after a short illness. Gina was born on July 26, 1956 in Denver, Colarado to Mary Alice Aldaco and late Joe Rodarte. She was the oldest of five children, two of which preceeded her death. Gina grew up...

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