Peter Sanchez Sr.
Apr 28, 2016
Peter F. Sanchez Sr. “Pops”, age 68, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Lydia Sanchez from Velarde; paternal grandparents, Juan de Dios and Mariana Sanchez; maternal grandparents Jose and Ascencion Romero; baby sister, Evangelina Sanchez; brother, Lawrence Sanchez; father-in-law, Elmer J. Torres. Mr. Sanchez...
Vicenta Rivera - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 28, 2016
Vicenta Rivera, 81, a resident of Espanola died peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2016 surrounded by her family. Vicenta was the matriarch of the Atencio Family; she was a devout parishioner of La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada Catholic Church and a member of the Santo Nino Coro de la Sagrada Familia. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Josefa Samora
Apr 28, 2016
Josefa “Josie” Samora, age 52, a resident of Chama, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Española. She was born on August 4, 1963 in Ensenada to Jose Nemecio and Maria Josefa Samora. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Patsy, Ermerlinda and Simonacita Samora; and her spouse, Emilio Madrid. Josie is survived by her daughters,...
Nelson Aguilar
Apr 27, 2016
NELSON EDDIE AGUILAR, 71, a resident of El Valle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Nelson was preceded in death by his father, Anselmo Chemo Aguilar; brother, Raymond Aguilar. He is survived by his sons, Ivan Aguilar (Florence), Andrew Aguilar; mother, Oufelia Aguilar; grandchildren, Marcos, Jennifer, and Donivan Aguilar; brothers and sisters, Horacio Aguilar (Shirley), Leroy Aguilar (Sara),...
Dorothy Kluk
Apr 26, 2016
Dorothy Wynell Kluk, age 89, of Los Alamos, NM, died peacefully in her sleep on April 26, 2016, with her devoted son, Michael, by her side. Dorothy was preceded in death by her spouse, Joseph Roman Kluk; her parents, George Lonnie and Etta Pearl (White) Smith; and her brother and sisters, Odell Smith, Ruby (Smith) Bowen, Louise (Smith) Zimmerman, and Billy...
Wilfred Salazar
Apr 25, 2016
Wilfred J. Salazar, Jr., 63, a resident of La Villita, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. Wilfred was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Salazar, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Sirila and Salvatore DiLorenzo; paternal grandparents, Luis and Cleofas Salazar; nephews, Leroy Quintana and Donald Espinoza; padrinos, Vicente and Isabel Guillen, and many aunts, uncles and other relatives too numerous...
Roberto Atencio
Apr 25, 2016
ROBERTO “ROY” H. ATENCIO, 85, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. Roberto was preceded in death by his Wife, Mary Atencio; Parents, Roman and Augustina Atencio; sisters, Margaret Valdez, Dora Ortiz, and Ida Innis, brothers, Roman, Willie, Max, and Gilbert Atencio; step daughter, Wilma Salazar. Roy was born and raised in Tierra Amarilla. He enjoyed...
Seledon Garcia
Apr 25, 2016
SELEDON GARCIA, 74, a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 surrounded by his family. Seledon was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Beatrice Garcia; in-laws, JD and Mary Herrera; brothers and sisters, Benjamin Jr., Vita Martinez, Beatrice (Rosalia) Jaramillo; brothers-in-law, Rudy Herrera and Arsenio Martinez. Seledon is survived by his wife, Alice; children, Joseph and...
Eric Montoya
Apr 23, 2016
Eric John Montoya, 35, a resident of Aurora, CO. Passed away on Saturday April 23, 2016 surrounded by his family. Eric was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Antonia & Horacio Montoya Sr., Uncle John Montoya, Great grandparents Max & Georgia Vigil Sr., Avelino & Pablita Moya, and Godmother Flora Rocha. Eric enjoyed music, baking, and the outdoors. Eric...
Victor Montoya - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 22, 2016
Victor Lupe Montoya, 69, a resident of Las, Vegas Nevada passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 surrounded by his family. Victor was preceded in death by his father, Hermando Montoya; his mother, Emily Martinez; his brother, Manuel Montoya; his sister, Janet Montoya; his nephew, Roland Martinez; and his niece, Renee Martinez. Victor is survived by his daughter, Michelle Maijala (Jake),...
Rhea Naranjo
Apr 21, 2016
Rhea was 40 years young, of Santa Clara Pueblo and Dulce, NM. She departed this life on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She is preceded in death by her son Isaac Ray Naranjo, her brother Paul (Jap) Naranjo, her niece Dolores Naranjo, her uncle Mike and aunt Janice Naranjo; Aunts Esquipula, Danaria, and Andrieta, all of Santa Clara Pueblo. Rhea is...
Ramona Miller
Apr 21, 2016
Ramona Miller, 77, was called home by her Lord Jesus following a lengthy illness on Thursday April 21, 2016 in Dixon, NM, with her family present. She lived her life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment with her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her mother, Amelia, her father, Augustin Rivera; and her brother Frank Romero. She is survived...
Cordelia Cordova
Apr 19, 2016
CORDELIA MARIE CORDOVA (Cordy), 87, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Predicanda Panas; brothers, Henry, Melecio and Jose Panas; husband, Albert Cordova, Sr.; son, Albert Cordova, Jr.; daughter, Margie Murrieta and daughter-in-law, Lillian Cordova. Cordelia worked at Furr’s Cafeteria and the...
Gertrude Sauer
Apr 19, 2016
GERTRUDE M. SAUER, 90, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sauer; parents, Amarante and Ramoncita Quintana; sisters, Josie Martinez, and Eulalia Newton; brothers-in-law, Joe Martinez and Ernest Newton; and special niece, Dolores Velarde. Gertrude loved gardening, she enjoyed cooking...
Margarita Torres
Apr 16, 2016
MARGARITA R. TORRES, 102, a resident of Truchas, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Margarita was preceded in death by her parents, Casimiro Rodriquez and Marcelina Sena; brothers, Esquipula and Carpio Rodriquez, sister, Beroniz Trujillo; daughter, Melba Padilla, son, Presciliano Padilla; grandsons, Filiberto Dominguez Jr., Elijio Padilla Jr, granddaughter, Connie Padilla; and sister-in-law, Julia Rodriguez. Everyone that knew Margarita knew she...
Eddie Chacon
Apr 15, 2016
Eddie J. Chacon, 64, of Los Luceros passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Delfino and Teodorita Chacon; brothers, Delfino Chacon Jr., Peter Chacon and brothers in law Lee Roy Herrera, Rudy Maes, and Sylviano Baca. He was also preceded in death by his mother and father in...
Epimenio Velarde
Apr 15, 2016
Epimenio J. Velarde, 87, a resident of Santo Niño, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Lorencita Velarde; wife, Beverly Velarde; brother, Ben Velarde; sisters, Roselia Velarde, Carlota Velarde-Martinez, and Dometilia Ortiz; grandson, Leon Fernandez; brothers in law, Pat Martinez, and Diego Ortiz and Sister...
Nathanel Farnham
Apr 14, 2016
Nathanael Farnham, age 58, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Mr. Farnham was preceded in death by his mother, Maureen Farnham. Nathanael was known to his family as a hard worker who pursued his education in a field he loved and later retired from, Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was a good father, son...
Eliseo Jacquez
Apr 13, 2016
ELISEO TOBIAS JACQUEZ, 89, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eufemia Jacquez; daughter, Irene Jacquez; parents, Juan Ignacio and Fransisquita Jacquez and numerous siblings. He was retired from the US Forest Service. He was a penitente from the Morada in Gallina for 68...
Henry Serna
Apr 12, 2016
HENRY “JAKE” SERNA, SR., 76, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Alexina Serna; infant sister, Sofie Jane; brothers-in-law, Joe I. Archuleta, Dick Lawrence and Gene Gonzales; in-laws, Juan and Ascension Gallegos. Jake enjoyed ranching, riding his horses and tending to his cattle. He was...
