Baby Angel Ortiz - Martinez
Apr 9, 2016
BABY ANGEL ORTIZ-MARTINEZ, born and passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. Angel was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Maria Louann Salazar, paternal grandmother, Loriann Martinez, and paternal great-grandfather, Nestor Martinez. Angel is survived by her parents, Eugene Martinez Jr. and Dinah Ortiz; big brother, Bently Martinez; paternal grandfather, Eugene Martinez Sr., paternal grandmother, Cindy Martinez, paternal great-grandmother, Silvia...
Christine Cata
Apr 8, 2016
CHRISTINE CATA, 80, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ancieto and Crecencia Grace Cata; brothers, Christopher Castellano, Michael Cata, and Jerry Cata; infant brother, Eugene Cata, sister, Madeline Cata. Christine retired from St. Vincent’s Hospital where she was employed as a...
Juanita Vigil
Apr 8, 2016
JUANITA A. VIGIL, 89, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Celestino and Esquipula Vigil; brothers, Ricardo, Antonio J. and Trinidad Vigil; sister, Ramona V. Garcia. Juanita loved the outdoors, working on her garden and working with wood. Ms. Vigil is survived...
Natividad (Sandoval) Herrera Drisdale
Apr 7, 2016
Natividad “Nate” (Sandoval) Herrera Drisdale, age 91, a lifelong resident of Nambe, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Adrian Herrera; her second husband, Lewis Drisdale; her mother, Beatriz (Romero) Sandoval; her father, Nestor Sandoval; her brother, Jose Flavio Sandoval; her sister, Eliodora “Lola” Gonzales;...
Samantha Davis
Apr 6, 2016
Samantha M. Davis, died at home in the Sangre de Christo Mountains April 06, 2016 after a two-year fight with cancer. She was 58 years old and of the Christian faith. Born in Roanoke VA she was adopted and raised by John Simon and Lorene Owens in Williamsburg VA. She graduated Williamsburg High School in 1975. Her career included hospital...
Jesus Herrera - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 4, 2016
Jesus Alonzo Herrera, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 4, 2016. Jesus was a lifelong resident of Nambe, New Mexico. He was born to Eloy and Guadalupe Herrera on September 4, 1954. Preceding him in death are his parents and brothers Teodolo, Jose Maria, Timmy, and Sammy Herrera; Nephew Tommy Herrera Jr; Paternal grandparents David and Manuelita Herrera; maternal...
Margaret Lucero
Apr 4, 2016
MARGARET A. LUCERO, 94, born May 25, 1921, a lifetime resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, April 4, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arturo, grandson John T. Lucero, parents Pedro & Crescencia Archuleta; 2 brothers, Moises and wife Stella, Eliberto & wife Lorencita Archuleta; 2...
Corine Maestas - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 4, 2016
Corine J. Maestas a resident of Chamita was born on September 9, 1933 and was called to be with our Lord on April 4th 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Corine was preceded in death by her husband Joe E. Maestas, daughter Eloise Maestas Chavez, and brother Moises Lujan, father Moises and mother Magdelena Lujan of Santo Nino, New Mexico. Corine is...
Elaine Franco
Apr 4, 2016
ELAINE “ELENA” FRANCO, 51, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Liborio Lopez, Sr.; sister, Rachel Lopez; brothers, Raymond Ortega and Jose Lopez; maternal grandparents, Eliseo and Beroniz Ortega and paternal grandparents, Juan and Bonifacia Lopez. Mrs. Franco is survived by her husband, Jesus Franco; mother, Pauline O....
Jose Padilla
Apr 3, 2016
JOSE PADILLA, 71, born in Dixon and lived in Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Filadelfio and Dolorita Padilla; sons, Teddy and James Padilla. Jose loved cruising and spending time with Enrique, who he called champion. He also enjoyed watching WWF Wrestling and going out to eat breakfast every morning....
Geraldine Gonzales-Jacques
Apr 3, 2016
GERALDINE R. GONZALES-JACQUES, 65, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 of a sudden illness. Geraldine was preceded in death by her father, Celedon A. Gonzales, mother, Lola O. Ortiz Gonzales of El Rancho, Joaquin Ortiz and Clorinda Ortiz of Nambe; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Jacquez. Geri was a retired employee of Los Alamos National Laboratory as...
Margaret Herrera
Apr 2, 2016
MARGARET BELEN HERRERA, 84, a resident of Chamita, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Aurora, raised by Alfredo and Dolorez; ex-husband, Cresencio; and her partner later in life, Joe. Margaret loved to work on her garden and was a very good cook. She enjoyed her family gatherings at...
Dr. Mark Mathews
Apr 1, 2016
Dr. Mark Anthony Mathews, 74, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 due to MS related causes. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mary Mathews and brother Karl Mathews. Dr. Mark Mathews was an avid outdoorsman and a hunter. He collected clocks and loved to use his hands to build many different...
Jessica Fleming Casados
Apr 1, 2016
Jessica Dawni Fleming (Casados) was made an angel April 1, 2016 due to complications of a car accident in September. To many, Jessica was known as known as the “flowers girl” working at Mills Brothers, Blooming Shop and Bella Cosa Flowers. She loved working with flowers and sharing her talent with everyone. She loved doing weddings. She even did her...
Nicholas Fresquez
Mar 31, 2016
Nicholas "Nico" Ryan Fresquez, Age 24, a resident from Chimayo passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Fresquez, grandmother, Annabelle Miera, great-grandmother, Lugarda Miera, great-grandfather, Juan Miera, grandfather, Jimmy Fresquez, uncles Michael, Jamo & Joe Fresquez, great aunt, Joann Miera, and godfather, Rudy Arzola. Nicholas will be greatly missed by all who...
Sandra Ortiz
Mar 29, 2016
SANDRA ELAINE MARIE ORTIZ, a lifetime resident of El Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Aurora, CO at the age of 54 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Luis and Clotilde Lujan, paternal grandparents, Antonio and Ursulita Trujillo; aunt, Eliria Roybal, uncle, Carlos Lujan; mother-in-law, Clora Ortiz. Sandra was a...
Daniel Martinez
Mar 29, 2016
Daniel Stephen Martinez, a resident of Alcalde, NM, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Martinez; mother Eloisa Martinez; paternal grandfather Eliseo Martinez; paternal grandmother Martha Martinez; maternal grandfather, Senon Martinez; maternal grandmother, Donna Martinez; paternal uncles Ralph and Wilfred Martinez; maternal aunt Bettie Cordova (Martinez). A...
Rosila Lucero
Mar 28, 2016
ROSILA H. LUCERO, 86, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. Rosila was preceded in death by her husband, Nabor D. Lucero; infant, Erlin Lucero; parents, Ramon and Eulogia Herrera; sister, Ernestina Martinez, brothers, Lalo, Bonifacio, Frank and Candido Herrera; son-in-law, Santiago Jaramillo. Rosila was known to many by how loving she was to everyone...
Nino Buffa
Mar 27, 2016
Nino Buffa, of Castellammare del Golfo Italy passed away on March 27, 2016 at age 90 peacefully of natural causes at his daughters home. He is survived by his children Sat Mohine, John, Vince, Michael Antonello, and Susan. He is also survived by his siblings Nina, Michael, Andrea, Giovana, and Alba. Nino was a proud grandfather to 9 young adults Kirn,...
Gilberto Martinez
Mar 27, 2016
GILBERTO "WATSON" MARTINEZ, 66, a resident of Chimayo, born on December 28, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olga P. Martinez; daughter, Donna; son, Anthony; parents, Antonio and Gregoria Martinez; brothers, Louie and Gerson; sister, Lorraine; in-laws, Andres and Anita Padilla. Mr. Martinez is survived by...
