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Fidencia "Fede" de Barela

Fidencia "Fede" de Barela

Jan 23, 2016

FIDENCIA “FEDE” CORDOVA de BARELA, 92, a longtime resident of Truchas, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isidoro and Leonardita Barela; sister, Hope Lopez; brother, Gilbert Barela; beloved daughters, Sarah and Isabel Cordova and grandchildren. Fede had a compassionate, loving and open heart and kept God next to her side in...

Luis Griego

Luis Griego

Jan 21, 2016

LUIS GRIEGO, 86, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Luis was preceded in death by his father Silviano Griego, mother Cordelia Griego, brother Willie Griego, sister Maude Madrid, granddaughters Letisha Gallegos and Maria Ann Griego. Luis is survived by his wife of 63 years of marriage Juanita Griego; children Walter Griego (Brenda), Pamela Gallegos (Randy),...

Lino Quintana

Lino Quintana

Jan 20, 2016

LINO “DREAMER” QUINTANA, 31, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Dolores Barela; brother, Armando Quintana; uncles, Dennis, Louie, and Rick Barela; cousins, Mary Barela, and Juan Lopez. Lino is survived by his mother, Irene Quintana; father, Navor Quintana; grandfather, Gilbert; children, Dominic, Evelina, and Shantel; Brothers,...

David Crane

David Crane

Jan 18, 2016

DAVID LEE CRANE, 52, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, John Franklin Crane; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gudgel and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crane; father-in-law, Jesse Felux. Mr. Crane is survived by his wife, Nadine Crane; daughter, Alison Crane both of Los Alamos; mother, Patricia...

Eric Roybal

Eric Roybal

Jan 17, 2016

ERIC JOSEPH ROYBAL, 45, a resident of Chamita passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Joseph R. Roybal, paternal grandparents, Jose E. and Sarah G. Roybal, maternal grandparents, Annie Espinosa, great-grandparents, Adrian and Elena Roybal, as well as other loving relatives.  Eric is survived by his mother, Emelda Roybal of Chamita, sister,...

Librado Valdivia

Librado Valdivia

Jan 17, 2016

Librado (Leo) Valdivia, 67, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Leo was a deeply devout Christian, he both walked and talked what he believed.  Leo was preceded in death by his children, Jorge and Elizabeth; his mother, Julia Colmenero; and brother, Roberto. Leo was honored to be a...

Hipolito Valencia

Hipolito Valencia

Jan 14, 2016

Hipolito (Paul) Valencia, 94, resident of Espanola was called home to be with Our Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Hipolito was preceded in death by his parents Elvira and Jose del Carmel Valencia; brothers Manuel, Juan, Delfin and Gabriel (twin) Valencia; sisters Annie Armstrong, Helen Archuleta and Eduvigen Quintana. Hipolito was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Claude Gallegos

Claude Gallegos

Jan 14, 2016

Claude Gallegos, age 55, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Bonifacio Gallegos; brother, Harold Gallegos; sister, Rosemary Gallegos; and step- father, Eloy Quintana. Claude was a very caring and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He is survived by...

Salomon Griego

Salomon Griego

Jan 14, 2016

Salomon Griego, 95, from Dixon, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving daughter/caregiver Esther Griego.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorenza Griego, son Godfrey Griego, father Donicio Griego, mother Patricia Griego, sisters Maybel Sanchez, Amandita Armijo, brother Elive Griego, sisters in law Ramona Vigil and Rosa Sandoval, brother in law Benino Vasquez, Piedad and Donaciano Vasquez,...

Barbara Storms

Barbara Storms

Jan 13, 2016

Barbara Lois Gilbert Storms, age 88, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 13th, 2016 in her apartment at Aspen Ridge in Los Alamos, NM. She began her lifetime adventure in Inglewood, California, on March 24, 1927, born to Philip and Lois Gilbert. Most of her youth was spent in the Coos Bay, Oregon area where she graduated from...

Gordon Schlegel

Gordon Schlegel

Jan 13, 2016

GORDON SCHLEGEL, 89, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 following a short illness. Gordon was a jack of all trades. He loved gardening and his horses. He was a very kind hearted person to everyone. Gordon was a sheriff, a paramedic and boy-scout leader for many years. He will be missed dearly. A service...

Nestor Martinez

Nestor Martinez

Jan 13, 2016

NESTOR MARTINEZ, 77, a lifelong resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benancio and Lugarda Martinez; father and mother-in-law, Emedardo and Sofia Lopez; daughter, Janelle Martinez and husband Joseph; son, Nestor Martinez Jr., daughter-in-law, Lorianne Martinez, granddaughter who was like a...

Rudy Rodriguez

Rudy Rodriguez

Jan 13, 2016

Rudy Paul Rodriguez 62, a current resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Truchas and Pojoaque, passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2016. Mr. Rodriguez was preceded in death by his parents: Antonio Delfin and Eliza Rodriguez. Sister; Betty Marie Boyce. He retired from the Los Alamos National Labs after many years of service. He was always cracking jokes and making...

Luis Gallegos

Luis Gallegos

Jan 13, 2016

LUIS GALLEGOS, 31, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Luis and Elena Gallegos; paternal grandparents, Pepe and Petra Ramirez; uncle, Armando Ramirez; aunt, Gertrude Rael, and many other relatives and friends. Luis collected Low-Rider cars. He made friends with everybody anywhere he...

Rosana Fernandez

Rosana Fernandez

Jan 13, 2016

ROSANA FERNANDEZ, 72, a resident of Hernandez, passed away, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita and Manuel Garcia, father, Juan and Sinforosa Salazar; brothers, Paul Salazar, Manuel Garcia Jr., and Juan Salazar Jr.; step-sister, Anita Rendon from Fairview. Rosana is survived by her lifetime companion of 20 years, Fred Romero; son, John...

Lillian Martinez

Lillian Martinez

Jan 13, 2016

LILLIAN MARIE MARTINEZ, 75, resident of La Puebla was called home to be with Our Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2016. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Gilberto and Carolina Medina and sisters, Genoveva Montoya and Urbanita Rodriguez. Lillian was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a humble and faithful woman. She was a...

Edna Espinoza

Edna Espinoza

Jan 10, 2016

Edna Espinoza, 80 a resident of El Llano passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday January 10, 2016. Edna was preceded in death by her husband Antonio Espinoza; and grandson that they raised Donald Espinoza; his fiancé Amelia Martinez and baby Natalie; parents Alberto and Amanda Mascarenas; brothers, Leroy, Arturo, Lee and Roger Mascarenas. Edna was a loving...

Jose Gonzales

Jose Gonzales

Jan 10, 2016

JOSE FLORITO GONZALES, 83, a resident of Dixon, passed away of a lengthy illness on Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, Arsenio Gonzales; parents, Rumaldo and Magdalena Gonzales; sister, Emma Gurule; brother, Albert Gonzales. Jose served in the Army during the Korean War from 1953 – 1955 as a P.F.C. He loved fishing, camping,...

Johnny Montoya

Johnny Montoya

Jan 9, 2016

Johnny M. Montoya, 59, a resident of La Mesilla died peacefully of complications related to ALS, on January 9, 2016 at Casa de Rosa Assisted Living Center in Albuquerque, NM, where he was lovingly cared for.  He was born to Johnny and Polly Montoya on July 16, 1956, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Manuel and Ramoncita Montoya of...

Rhoda Bailon

Rhoda Bailon

Jan 9, 2016

RHODA JOY BAILON, 39, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Racquel Marquez; paternal grandparents, Isauro and Aurelia Valencia, maternal grandparents, Patricio and Elisaida Baca. Rhoda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Rhoda was born February 1, 1976. She is survived by...

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