James Rathjen Ph.D.
Oct 8, 2015
JAMES RATHJEN Ph.D. 56, a resident of El Rancho, passed away from cancer on Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, David Rathjen; brother, John Rathgen. James was a teacher of Science at Pojoaque High School and a professor of Geology at Northern New Mexico College for many years. He was a lover of the...
Rev. Norman Mead
Oct 7, 2015
Rev. Norman Joseph Mead, 94, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away after a series of health problems of increasing seriousness on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Born 1921 in Rochester, NY, son of William Darwin Mead and Georgina Edwards Mead, he was raised on a small rural farm near Spencerport, NY, with his older brother Clyde D. Mead and the...
Nora Maestas
Oct 5, 2015
Nora W. Maestas, Age 86, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Gusman Maestas Sr. parents Margarito & Sirila War and brothers Alex & Armando War. Mrs. Maestas is survived by her two sisters, Andrellita Espinoza, and Virginia Vigil and 5 brothers, Salamon & Maria Elena War, Margarito...
Donald Mathiasen
Oct 4, 2015
DONALD “DONNY” MATHIASEN, 23, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Donald was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lottie and Guy Briggs, paternal great-grandparents, Savina and Eloy Torrez. Donald is survived by his mother, Heidi Mathiasen of Española, father, Donald Mathiasen and companion Mircie of Santa Fe; wife, Angelique Cordova of Española; sister,...
Rex Roybal
Sep 30, 2015
Reyes “Rex” Roybal, 62, a resident of Velarde, passed away on September 30th after a lengthy illness. He loved fishing, woodworking, and gardening. He especially loved working on his garden and took great pride in keeping it clean. He pulled every weed spending up to 6 hours a day in that garden. During the rest of the day he read the newspaper and was...
Fred Montoya
Sep 30, 2015
Fred Montoya, 86, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Federico L. Montoya; mother, Margarita Delgado and sister, Lucy Delgado. Mr. Montoya was a mechanic and later retired to be a school bus driver in which he retired from that also. He enjoyed fishing and loved to...
Christina Griego
Sep 28, 2015
CHRISTINA L. GRIEGO, 86, a lifelong resident of La Madera, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, September 28, 2015. Christina was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio S. Griego; children, Stanley A. Griego, Leo Griego, and Loretta Griego; grandson, Mark M. Martinez; parents, Juan Bautista and Elena Lovato and several siblings. Christina along with her husband owned...
Joe Martinez
Sep 28, 2015
JOE A. MARTINEZ, 59, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2015. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Amadeo and Beneranda Martinez; maternal grandparents, Medardo and Francisquita Gonzalez; infant brother; step-son, Donald Gurule; paternal grandparents, Luis and Francisquita Martinez; aunts, Sadie Morfin, Adelina Martinez, Mary Madrid, uncle, Mariano Gonzalez, and Willie Martinez. Joe loved...
Moises Romero
Sep 28, 2015
MOISES ROMERO, 93, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beronis, father, Victor Romero; brothers, Felix, and Jeremias, sisters, Cipia and Adonelia, son, Adauto, grandson, Brian Romero, brother-in-law, Nick, Juan and Esequiel, sisters-in-law, Mabel, and Precedes. Moises served in the Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going for wood...
Donald Pompeo
Sep 27, 2015
DONALD RICHARD POMPEO, 75, a resident of Los Alamos passed away at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO on Sunday, September 27, 2015 following a brief illness. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Fay Pompeo; brother, Harry Pompeo, Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Lena Mae Barkley. Don will be remembered as a happy...
Gina Montoya-Martinez
Sep 25, 2015
GINA MONTOYA-MARTINEZ, 36, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a short illness on Friday, September 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Vigil; brother, Julian Montoya; maternal grandmother, Rosario Vigil; cousin, Linda DeAguero; paternal grandmother, Josie Montoya. Gina loved animals especially her dogs, Hershey and Tootsie. She was a great cook. Gina was a very...
Lucas Martinez
Sep 25, 2015
Lucas D. Martinez, age 21, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Efren and Corrina Martinez of La Puebla; paternal grandparents, Juan Pedro and Refugio Martinez of Ojo Sarco. Lucas had a passion for the great outdoors, ranching, fishing, hunting, camping and he loved driving “little...
Cleo Trujillo-Martinez
Sep 24, 2015
CLEO TRUJILLO MARTINEZ, a former resident of El Rito, Los Alamos and Santa Fe, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 24, 2015 at La Vida Hermosa in Santa Fe. Cleo was born in Tierra Amarilla on June 4, 1919 to Encarnacion V. and Clemente Abel Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Abel Trujillo Jr.; sister-in-law, Cloide;...
Audra Espinoza
Sep 23, 2015
Audra Espinoza, 46, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Manuel J. Archuleta and mother, Mabel V. Espinoza. Ms. Espinoza is survived by her children, Aaron Archuleta and wife, Angel Garcia, LeAnn Romero, and Anthony Romero; stepdaughters, Valerie and Vanessa Romero; father, Reyes Espinoza; fiancée, Ronald Sanchez;...
Ernesto Sandoval
Sep 22, 2015
Ernesto T. Sandoval, 88, formerly of Cordova and Chimayo, surrounded by his family, went to be with our Lord after struggling with injuries sustained in an automobile accident on March 26, 1958. Mr. Sandoval was born in Cordova, New Mexico, on February 16, 1927, to Santiago and Delfinia Sandoval. He was preceded in death by his parents Santiago and Delfinia Sandoval, sisters...
Stephanie Archuleta
Sep 21, 2015
STEPHANIE DANIELLE ARCHULETA, 32, a resident of Española, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, September 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Nickie Garcia; uncles, Ruben Garcia, and paternal uncle, Jerome Archuleta; paternal great-grandparents, Lila Ortiz and Juan Ignacio and Rosabelle Archuleta; cousin, Alfonso Archuleta; paternal great-uncle, Jimmy Ortiz and paternal...
Arthur Jaramillo
Sep 20, 2015
ARTHUR JOSEPH JARAMILLO, 72, a longtime resident of Pojoaque Valley passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Drucilla Jaramillo; brother, Joseph Jaramillo Jr., sister, Drucilla Sandoval. Arthur was born on March 19, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Joseph and Drucilla Jaramillo. When he was four years...
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...
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