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...
Antoinette Valdez
Oct 25, 2015
Antoinette (Annie) Archuleta Valdez, was born on December 5, 1958 in Espanola, NM. She was called to be with our dear Lord on October 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernestine and Felimon Archuleta; sister, Lynda Romero; brother, James Archuleta; and her infant son, Bobby Allen Valdez Jr. She is survived by her husband of 16...
Juliet Gonzales
Oct 24, 2015
Juliet Libradita Vasquez Gonzales, age 79, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anita and Minnie Vasquez; step mother, Margarita Vasquez; and brothers, Joe Eddie and Jimmy Vasquez. Juliet is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ernest Gonzales; daughters, Socorro Lee Gonzales and Ernestine Marioni and husband...
Ymelda Garcia
Oct 24, 2015
Ymelda M. Garcia, 66, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home surrounded by loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Guillermo Martinez, mother, Josefa Martinez; newborn son David Paul Garcia; and husband, David Garcia. Ymelda is survived by her daughter, Sherina Diaz of...
Barbara Gillaspie
Oct 23, 2015
BARBARA JOYCE GILLASPIE, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Barbara was born in Carey, Ohio, moving to Pasadena, California as a child, and living there until she married Bill Wagner. Bill and Barbara settled in the Santa Ynez Valley and raised their family on a small,...
Benicio Serrano
Oct 23, 2015
Benicio Serrano, age 77, a resident of McCurdy, and lifetime resident of Cañones, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Fidelia Serrano and second wife, Mary Serrano; parents, Aquilino and Raquel Serrano and reared by Patrocinia Serrano; in-laws, Jose Pedro and Manuelita Velasquez; brother, Antonio Serrano; grandchildren, Walter...
Louie Vasquez Sr.
Oct 23, 2015
It is with deep, heavy sadness that we announce the death of Louie Vasquez Sr., who passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the age of 76, peacefully surrounded by his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his father, Rojerio Vasquez, mother, Emilia Martinez; brothers, Clemente and George Vasquez; his in laws, Eliud & Elizaida Arguello. Louie was...
Christine Quintana
Oct 21, 2015
CHRISTINE E. QUINTANA, 68, a longtime resident of San Pedro, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 followed by a brief battle with cancer. Christine was born October 27, 1946 in the Espanola Valley to Elias and Ascension Garcia. Christine was preceded in in death by her Husband, Johnny P. Quintana; Her parents, Elias E Garcia and Ascenion "Sennie" Garcia...
Dennis Trujillo
Oct 21, 2015
Dennis Reyes Trujillo, 55, a resident of Lyden, formerly of Riverside NM, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reyes and Mela Trujillo; father-in-law, Joe Paul Sanchez; grandparents, Vicente and Cleo Trujillo and, Atanacio and Delfiña Lopez. Dennis is survived by his wife, Phyllis Sanchez Trujillo; sons, Dennis Paul and Orlando Trujillo;...
Heidi Taylor
Oct 18, 2015
Heidi Mildred Taylor, a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend has passed on Sunday October 18, 2015 after a long and dignified battle with ovarian cancer. Heidi was born on October 3, 1961 in Beverly, Massachusetts to Ursula and Charles Dickman. After graduating from Colby College in 1983, she met her soul mate Don Taylor, and relocated to enchanting Los Alamos,...
James Sanchez
Oct 17, 2015
JAMES SANCHEZ, 83, a resident of La Puebla, passed away of a short illness on Saturday, October 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Aurelia Sanchez; sister, Mary Rodriquez, Pauline Ledoux, Madeline Martinez and Lucy Papez, brother, Pete Sanchez and Ray Sanchez. James served in the National Guard, Army and Air Force. He worked many...
John Ledford
Oct 16, 2015
JOHN LEDFORD, 75, a resident of El Rancho, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 16, 2015 with his loving wife, Tammy Thorn/Ledford at his side. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Ledford and his parents. John was born October 16, 1940 in Fort Morgan Colorado to Roberta Elizabeth and Paul Ledford. He is survived...
Ernestina Trujillo
Oct 16, 2015
ERNESTINA M. TRUJILLO, 78, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Gallegos; parents, Juan and Beronis Maestas; brother, Emilio Maestas, infant brothers, Adolfo and Jose Maestas. Ernestina is survived by her husband, Vianes Trujillo Jr.; children, David Gallegos, Carolyn Ortega (Chris Mares), Victoria Gallegos (Moises Peña),...
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