Erwin Archuleta
Sep 19, 2015
ERWIN L. ARCHULETA, 59, a resident of Chamita, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Erwin is preceded in death by his father, Jose Elias Archuleta; nephew, Ivan and Justin Archuleta; uncle, Jose Rosario Gallegos. Erwin loved his Lord and Savior and is now in his Kingdom. He loved serving in the San Miguel Morada and was faithful to...
Pete Chavez
Sep 19, 2015
PETE JOSE (PITBULL) CHAVEZ, III, 29, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose Pedro and Magdalena Chavez, and Orlando Lalo Martinez; and uncle, Larry Orly Martinez. Pete had a passion for music and his cars. He was always outside washing and cleaning his car. He enjoyed spending...
Gerald Trujillo
Sep 18, 2015
Gerald F. Trujillo, 51, a lifelong resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Ernestina Trujillo; nephew, Robert D. Trujillo Jr., and close cousin, Vincent Garcia. Gerald was a generous hard working loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. His pride and joy was his children and grandchildren. He was employed...
Clarice Amies
Sep 17, 2015
Clarice Cole Amies, age 88, died on Thursday, September 17, 2015, after a long struggle with multiple health complications and associated chronic pain. Born October 7, 1927 in Rochester, New York, Clarice was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Evelyn Youmans Cole and Mason Cole, and her sisters, Lois Hale, Shirley Truex, and Kathleen Broman. Clarice graduated from Monroe High...
Juan Olivas
Sep 17, 2015
JUAN OLIVAS, 87, a resident of El Llano, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Juan was preceded in death by his parents, Toribio and Ramona Olivas; in-laws, Federico and Bernadita Archuleta; sisters, Carmen Silva and Bernarda Jones; granddaughter, Jessica Gallegos. He is survived by his spouse, Dora of El Llano, sons, Jake Olivas and wife Becky...
Linora Pacheco
Sep 16, 2015
LINORA P. PACHECO, 73, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Christus St. Vincent Hospital Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family and grandsons. She was born January 2, 1942 in Chamisal. She was preceded in death by her infant son; her parents, Jose Victor and Eloisa Cordova; father and mother-in-law, Fermin and Virginia...
Jose Sandoval
Sep 16, 2015
JOSE FELIX SANDOVAL 92, born April 25, 1923 passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday September 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Sandoval; parents, Fidel and Rebecca Sandoval; three brothers, Alferino, Jose Andres, and Frank Sandoval; two sisters, Trinidad Sanchez and Elizaida Sandoval. Jose Felix is the son of Fidel and Rebecca Sandoval of Rio Lucio,...
James Garcia
Sep 16, 2015
JAMES REYNAL GARCIA, 38, a resident of El Guache, passed away of a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Garcia; brother, Ivan Garcia; paternal grandparents, Felix and Erminia Garcia; uncle, Gilbert Garcia; cousin, Denette Gallegos. James was the greatest chef and loved the outdoors, he loved hunting and was an...
Kevin Chavez
Sep 15, 2015
KEVIN STEVEN DONAVAN CHAVEZ, 27, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 after a long and courageous fight after a car accident in April 2012 that left him a quadriplegic and changed his life forever. Kevin rehabbed intensely at Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado for four months. Kevin had many bumps along the road, but...
Aurelio Maestas
Sep 15, 2015
Aurelio “Lito” Maestas, 75, of Cuyamungue passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 15, 2015. Lito was born on February 8, 1940 in La Madera, New Mexico to Joe I. Maestas and Veronice Pena Maestas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Jeffery Walter Maestas, and brother-in-law, Ben Ortiz. Lito is survived by his...
Manuel Martinez Jr.
Sep 13, 2015
Manuel “Mannie” Martinez, Jr. of Espanola, NM passed away unexpectedly in Santa Fe, NM on September 13th, 2015 at the age of 75. Manuel is survived by his daughter Liz Martinez of Espanola, NM; granddaughter Kyanna Martinez of Espanola, NM; grandson Travis Martinez and his wife Britney Martinez of Espanola, NM; & close family friend Linda Collier of Los Alamos,...
Ernie Herrera
Sep 12, 2015
ERNIE HERRERA, 58, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Herrera; grandparents, Seferino and Veneranda Herrera and beloved cousin, Roy Martinez. Ernie was a lifetime mechanic and a talented musician. Mr. Herrera is survived by his life partner, Cleo Jimenez; mother, Jane...
Pamela Mackey
Sep 10, 2015
PAMELA J. MACKEY, for all who knew Pam, her sparkling blue eyes and soft voice assured sincerity, honesty and authenticity. These qualities helped her to help others. She knew love; therefore she gave love. The relationship she had with her husband Jerome, whom she called the eternal love of her life, was well known. Their goodbye’s after every phone conversation...
DeVonna Sena
Sep 10, 2015
DEVONNA LYN SENA, 42, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Doris Mae Ford; and husband, Benjie Sena. Ms. Sena is survived by her daughter, Angelic Sena of Española; granddaughter, Kylie Trujillo of Española; father, Edward Herrera of Texas; mother, Lana Merrifield; siblings, Billy Merrifield of Española, Nada...
Jamie Martinez
Sep 9, 2015
JAMIE MONIQUE MARTINEZ, 23, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Patricio Martinez, great-grandmothers, Fedelina Atencio, and Mary Sandoval; great-uncles, Albert Atencio, Bonafacio Atencio and Gasper Tafoya. Jamie loved to sing, dance and give hugs to everyone she met. She loved her family very much, and was anxiously...
Leroy Lujan
Sep 8, 2015
LEROY R. LUJAN, 65, born October 5, 1949 to Rafael and Elena Lujan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Elena Lujan; brothers and sisters, Gorgonio Lujan, Jerry Lujan and Belma Sandoval. Leroy was a very special son, brother and uncle. He cared for all his family and was always there when you needed him anytime day...
Cathy Overby
Sep 7, 2015
CATHY OVERBY, 64, a resident of Questa, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Norbert Garcia; brother, Joe “Sonny” Garcia. She is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Damian and wife Victoria, Manuel and wife Joslyn; grandchildren, Mark, Clarissa and husband Ferris and Deanna, Great-grandchildren, Hayden, Kaylee,...
Fred Sanchez
Sep 7, 2015
FRED F. “KEKO” SANCHEZ, 68, was born on February 6, 1947 to (and preceded in death by) Federico Sanchez and Josephine Salazar. Keko went to be with our Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness. He was born in Monte Vista, Colorado but called Chama, New Mexico his home for the past 35 years. He was also preceded by a son,...
Socorro Martinez
Sep 7, 2015
Socorro Martinez, born April 13, 1942, a lifelong resident of Ensenada, NM went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2015 joining her beloved husband of 52 years, Oso Martinez. Socorro was preceded in death by her daughter, Georgia Pritz; parents, Ubaldo and Asencion Martinez; and several brothers and sisters. Many people say there is nothing like a...
Ellen Atencio
Sep 7, 2015
Ellen “Ellie” Atencio was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 7, 2015. Ellie was a loving, caring, spiritual woman who was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Jean Shay, two brothers, Brenden and Kevin Shay, three stepsons, Valdy, Wilfred and Patrick Atencio, and her beloved husband, Margarito Atencio. Ellie...
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