Father Jose Flavio Santillanes - Courtesy
Mar 6, 2015
Father Jose Flavio Santillanes, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 with his loving family at his side. He went to join his Lord during the Lenten season just about two weeks shy of celebrating his 75 birthday. He was born in Lemitar, NM on March 21, 1940 to Manuel Lucario and Genoveva Andrea (Garcia) Santillanes. He proudly served...
Larry R. Parnell
Mar 6, 2015
Larry R. Parnell, 67, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away from a lengthy illness, on Friday, March 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorna Houston-Parnell; father, Delbert Ray Parnell; brother, Houston Parnell-Hemingway; sister, Lorna Ruth Parnell. Larry was a business owner of Pioneer Drilling for 30 years, as well as a military veteran for the U.S....
Yvette Youngbear
Mar 5, 2015
Yvette Youngbear, 37, a resident of San Juan Pueblo, passed away of a lengthy illness on Thursday, March 5, 2015. A rosary will be recited on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Family Residence in San Juan. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the San Juan Parish....
Manuel Barela
Mar 4, 2015
Manuel Barela, 89, a lifelong resident of Coyote, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Teresa; parents, Belarmino Serrano, Rosanna Serrano, and Jose and Juanita Pimentel; sisters, Emma Vigil, and Presciliana Herrera; mother-in-law, Susana Garcia; parents-in-law, Alejandro and Ignacita Herrera. Manuel was an employee of Duke City Lumber for...
Ramon Chavez Calderon
Mar 4, 2015
RAMON CHAVEZ CALDERON, 71, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Angela Chavez Calderon and brother, Jesus Maria Chavez. Ramon enjoyed working on puzzles and visiting with family. He worked at the Ohkay Owingeh Casino for 10 years and worked odd jobs...
Johnny Trujillo
Mar 3, 2015
JOHNNY S. TRUJILLO (Uncle Johnny), 52, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pedro R. and Severa Trujillo and Julian and Betty Garcia. Johnny was a well-known individual blessed with many talents; he was a jack of all trades. Well known artist known for his wood carvings and...
Eustacio Montoya
Mar 2, 2015
EUSTACIO MONTOYA, 81, a resident of Truchas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro and Edubigen Montoya; brothers, Senobio Montoya and Abel Montoya; sisters, Florinda Romero and Adonaisa Martinez; brothers-in-law, Joe L. Romero, Nick Sandoval, Adrian Martinez and David Lancaster and sister-in-law, Euphrosinia Montoya. He enjoyed...
Filimon V. Martinez
Mar 2, 2015
Filimon V. Martinez, 75, a resident of Chimayo, went to be with the lord, on Monday, March 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melecio and Amalia Martinez; brothers, Gonzalo Martinez, Arsenio Martinez, and Eliseo Martinez. Filimon was a Crane Operator for 39 years with Davis & Associates, he was the Mayordomo for 15 years for the...
Josephine "Josie" Benavides Madrid
Mar 1, 2015
Josephine “Josie” Benavides Madrid died on March 1st, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Pojoaque, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was 87 years old. Josephine shared two children, Robert and Sandra in Las Cruces with her former spouse, Henry Madrid who preceded her in death in 1968. Josie as...
Brian J. Koenecke
Feb 28, 2015
Brian J. Koenecke, 54, a resident of Chama, New Mexico, formerly of Delano, Minnesota, born August 14, 1960, stepped away from the pain of his cancer at Presbyterian Hospital, Espanola, New Mexico on Saturday, February 28, 2015. He was cared for by the hospital staff, Amber Care Hospice, and close friend, Anita Stark and Brian Palmer. Brian is survived by...
Philip Vargas
Feb 28, 2015
PHILIP GABINO VARGAS, born on October 8, 1932, in Cañon, passed away on February 28, 2015 in Taos. He was the son of the late, Juan Andres Vargas and Virginia Lucia Trujillo Vargas of Canyon and the brother of, Liz Vargas Halloway of Arkansas, Virginia Vargas Romero and Alice Vargas of Santa Fe, Kika Vargas Allred and Andres Vargas of...
Mary Jean Madrid
Feb 27, 2015
MARY JEAN MADRID, 59, a resident of San Pedro, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015 following a brief illness with her loving family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Adelina Sisneros; sister, Ramona Salaz; brother, Waldo Lopez; nephew, Joey Quintana; great-nephew, Wayne Shaw and aunt, Clara Tafoya. Mary Jean had a never...
Samantha Lucero
Feb 26, 2015
SAMANTHA CECILIA FAYE LUCERO, 74, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Eula Cummings; sister, Charlotte Fair; brothers, Thomas Larry and Charles Ray Cummings; half-brother, Mervin Saunders; half-sisters, Marie Saunders and Leila Saunders Mannier. Samantha owned and operated American Janitorial Enterprises for 40 years. She also...
Urban Bustos
Feb 25, 2015
Urban Bustos, 57, a resident of Belen but born and raised in Chamita passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso Bustos and Olivia Montoya-Bustos; his ex-wife, Grace Bustos; paternal grandparents, Melquaides and Lugarda Bustos, maternal grandparents, Abel Montoya and Manuelita Montoya; his nephews, Bryan Edmonds and Jeremy...
Max Ramon Vigil
Feb 24, 2015
Max Ramon Vigil, 65, a resident of Española NM, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 unexpectedly of natural causes and surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ramon Vigil; and sister, Rachel Vigil. Ramon worked as a miner/Church and Dwight Soda Ash company in Green River WY for over 10 years. Ramon is...
Arthur Velarde
Feb 23, 2015
Arthur Velarde, 102, Farwell Arthur, Arturo Velarde, Born in Velarde in 1912 to Virginia and Zacharias Velarde. One of eleven children, two brothers, Ambrose and Isidor, eight sisters, Bertha, Elvira, Ella, Aurora, Paula and Laura, all are in heaven. Marylou and Eloise are living. Arthur graduated from McCurdy high school in 1929, valedictorian of his class. He talks proudly about...
Martin A. Guillen
Feb 22, 2015
Martin A. Guillen, 74, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio B. and Estefanita Guillen; In-laws, Edwardo and Genera Edmonds; son, Martin D and wife Darlene Guillen; brothers, Clyde and wife Angie, Benny and wife Clara, Lawrence Guillen, sister, Clory and husband Edward Duda, brothers-in-law, Gilbert, Augustine,...
Amado Jr. Romero
Feb 20, 2015
Amado Romero Jr., 69, known to friends and family as “Sonny” and a resident of San Ildefonso Pueblo, passed away suddenly Friday, February 20, 2015. Sonny was preceded in death by Amado Romero Sr., Eufemia Romero, Cristie Romero, Tillie Lacke, John Romero, and Carol Romero. He recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with his wife Ramona. Sonny was employed 20...
Willie A. Gonzales
Feb 18, 2015
Willie A. Gonzales, 62, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores Gonzales; father, Hernando Gonzales; brothers, Joel and Bobby Gonzales; grandparents, Antonio and Maria Rivera; In-laws, Carlos and Emeteria Salazar. Willie was a very kind and giving person who would rush to any...
Floyd N. Valdez
Feb 18, 2015
Floyd N. Valdez, 80, a resident of La Villita, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Viola Valdez; son, Floyd Valdez Jr.; grandson, Christopher Vigil; parents, Cornelio and Cruzita Valdez; sisters, Criselda Trujillo, Edumenia Martinez, Frutosa Dupree, and Mary Garcia, brother, Rosencindo Valdez. Mr....
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