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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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...
Mark Painter
Jun 2, 2016
Mark Blaine Painter died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Mark was born June 21, 1988 and grew up in White Rock, NM. He was a graduate of Los Alamos High School and New Mexico State University. At the time of his death, he had just finished his second year of law school at the University of New Mexico. He had...
Martha Carter
May 31, 2016
MARTHA “BERNA” CARTER, 68, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Martha was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth and Carmella Carter; grandchildren, Krystal Carter, Tika Maestas, and Rudy Sanchez; great-grandchildren, Harmony Tapia, and Elias Tena; brothers, Joe Gurule (Tita), and Carlos Gurule; sisters, Joan Ulibarri (Henry), Helen...
Waldo Vigil
May 29, 2016
WALDO “WALLY” VIGIL, 64, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corpentino and Guadalupe Vigil; step-mom, Floraida Vigil; brother, Nelson Vigil; in-laws, Albert and Lydia Garcia-Vigil; and grandmother, Sabina Vigil. Wally will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. Waldo is survived by his wife, Antoinette...
Isaac Morfin
May 28, 2016
ISAAC FERMIN “SHOWTIME” MORFIN, 42, a resident of La Mesa de Poleo, passed away on May 28, 2016. Isaac was preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Morfin; father, Fermin Morfin; grandparents, Manuel and Selida Morfin, maternal grandparents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo; tio, Olivio Trujillo. Isaac loved to fish, hunt, and go horseback riding. He loved to be around his...
Herman Manzanares
May 28, 2016
Herman Atilano Manzanares Sr., 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the early morning of May 28, 2016. He died as he lived with his beloved wife, Fidelia Eleanor, by his side. Herman was born to Rosana Suazo Manzanares and Maximiño Manzanares in Los Silvestres (Abiquiu) on November 16, 1931. He was one of ten children and grew up on his...
Candido Trujillo
May 28, 2016
ROBERT CANDIDO (CANDY) TRUJILLO, 74, a resident of El Duende, passed away of on Saturday, May 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly Maria Trujillo; parents, Jose Lorenzo and Josefina Trujillo; siblings, Phillpito, Arturo, Lorenzo, Henry, and Joe Trujillo and Lucrecia Bustos. His barbering business brought together many friends. He was very passionate at what he...
Ryan Bustos
May 28, 2016
RYAN T. BUSTOS, 35, born on May 11, 1981, a resident of Española, formerly of Velarde, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. The world is going to miss the most caring, beautiful, loving young man and Heaven has gained another wonderful soul. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Berniece Bustos, Rosemary Lujan and Eloy Lujan Jr. and...
Priscilla Martinez - Courtesy Announcement
May 27, 2016
PRISCILLA MARIA ATOCHA MARTINEZ, 73, a resident of Los Ojos, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. She enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and going to the casinos. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Juanita Padilla; late husband, Dennis Vigil; brother, Benito Padilla. Priscilla is survived by her husband, Loide Martinez; sons, Dennis (Cambo) and Liza Vigil,...
Joseph Lopez
May 27, 2016
JOSEPH AKA JOE LOPEZ, 80, a resident of Espanola, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Joseph was preceded in death by his son, Leonard James Lopez; parents, Celestino and Catalina Lopez; and three brothers. Joseph was a long time truck driver. He owned his own trucking company. He loved his family and friends dearly. Joseph is survived by his wife,...
Eufelia Romero
May 27, 2016
Eufelia M. Romero from Lyden, NM was born in Lyden on December 13, 1916 to Elias and Magdalena Miera and passed away peacefully while in hospice care at Care Free Living in Albuquerque on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Juan Pedro Romero; sons Pete Romero Jr., Albert E. Romero, Donald Romero,...
Peggy Struck
May 26, 2016
PEGGY J. STRUCK, 58, a resident of Taos, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Memorial mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos. Burial will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family of Peggy J. Struck...
