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Leroy Quintana

Leroy Quintana

Nov 28, 2015

Leroy “George” Quintana, 57, a resident of Chimayo, passed away Saturday Nov. 28, 2015 following a short battle with cancer.  He went peacefully surrounded by his loving family. George was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Antonio and Emilia Romero who raised him, Grandfather, Vicente Quintana; Stepfather, Andy Lopez, Uncle Frank Quintana also known to many as “Father”, Father and Mother...

Patricia Salazar-Lewis

Patricia Salazar-Lewis

Nov 27, 2015

PATRICIA (PAT) SALAZAR-LEWIS, 53, a lifetime resident of El Llano passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Andres Salazar; brother, Alex Salazar; nephew, Lawrence Salazar; paternal grandparents, Antonio David and Romanita Salazar; maternal grandparents, Jose Maria and Juanita Coriz; mother-in-law, Connie Quintana-Lewis, and many other relatives and close...

Alice Gordon

Alice Gordon

Nov 27, 2015

ALICE L. GORDON, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters on Friday, November 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Peter A. Montoya; husbands, Alfonso J. Montoya, Thomas L. Gordon; parents, Martin and Lupita Vigil.  Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When...

Frutosa Martinez

Frutosa Martinez

Nov 26, 2015

Frutosa Martinez, 88, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully at home and was reunited with her beloved husband on Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zebedeo Martinez; eldest son, Marcus Martinez; parents, Timoteo and Bernardita Trujillo; brothers, Alfonso, Felipe and Ignacio Trujillo; a beloved aunt, Rosarito Trujillo; grandmother, Pilar Trujillo; in-laws Presciliano and...

Jeremy Ortiz

Jeremy Ortiz

Nov 25, 2015

Jeremy Ortiz, Born September 4, 1976, passed on to his eternal home on November 25, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Ortiz; and his maternal grandparents, Jake and Josephine Alarid.  Jeremy is survived by his loving mother, Bernadette Alarid; his children, Kaylee and Tyler Ortiz; his brother, Jonathan Ortiz; niece, Aspen Ortiz, and nephew Isaiah Ortiz; his paternal...

Isabel Martinez

Isabel Martinez

Nov 24, 2015

ISABEL M. MARTINEZ, 73, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Isabel was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Josephine Martinez; brother, Joe L. Martinez; former husband Andres Maestas. Isabel is survived by her children, Diana Maestas Duchene of Phoenix AZ, Mike Maestas of Placitas, Andrew Maestas (Darlene) of Española, Steven Maestas (Yvonne)...

Bryanna Gallegos

Bryanna Gallegos

Nov 24, 2015

Bryanna Dawn Gallegos, 21, went to be with our Lord on November 24, 2015 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She is preceded in death by her sweet precious baby girl Bryonny Flores Gallegos; grandfather Domingo Gallegos; grandmother Donna Herrera, and step-father Juan Trujillo.  Bryanna is survived by her father Tone Gallegos and Andrea; mother Maria Trujillo; fiancé Edwardo Flores; brothers,...

Anthony Valdez

Anthony Valdez

Nov 24, 2015

Anthony David Valdez, 22, a resident of Cebolla, N.M., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.  Anthony was a great person with an amazing personality.  He was always willing to lend a hand and be there when you needed him.  He was always happy and cheerful.  We will miss him and his smile forever.  He was preceded in death by his step-father Ben Cordova,...

Lafayette Rodriguez

Lafayette Rodriguez

Nov 24, 2015

Lafayette (Lafo) Rodriguez, of Dixon, NM passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the age of 80. Lafayette was born to parents Malaquias and Josefa Rodriguez on March 21, 1935 in Chamisal, NM. He grew up among five brothers and three sisters. He attended Menaul High School, graduating in 1953.  He enlisted in the Marine Corps serving three years. Upon...

Elaine Saiz

Elaine Saiz

Nov 23, 2015

ELAINE A. SAIZ, 90, a resident of Espanola Valley passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Jake Saiz; son, Steve Saiz; granddaughter, Ashley Romero. Elaine along with her husband Jake owned and operated Jake’s Market for many years. Elaine was a volunteer pink lady at the gift shop at Espanola hospital and...

Lisa Roybal

Lisa Roybal

Nov 21, 2015

Lisa A. Roybal 37, a resident of Chimayo, born on June 13, 1978 and passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015  following a sudden illness.  Lisa was preceded in death by her beloved father, Filimon Romero and other loving relatives.  She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Matthew Roybal of Chimayo; her dear mother, Cruzita Romero; her beloved sister Linda...

Sammy Herrera

Sammy Herrera

Nov 21, 2015

Sammy Herrera, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 21, 2015. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Nambe New Mexico. Born to Eloy and Guadalupe Herrera on October 18, 1955. Proceeding him in death are his parents and brothers Teodolo, JoseMaria, and Timmy Herrera; Nephew, Tommy Herrera Jr; Paternal grandparents, David and Manuelita Herrera, maternal grandparents, Josemaria and Julianita Ortiz;...

Gilbert Fuentes

Gilbert Fuentes

Nov 21, 2015

Gilbert Thomas Fuentes, a resident of Truchas, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was born to Gilbert and Floy Fuentes on July 24, 1947. At the age of 3 he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and at the age of 5 he was diagnosed with scoliosis of the spine and polio. Thomas graduated from...

Tessie Martinez

Tessie Martinez

Nov 21, 2015

TESSIE M. MARTINEZ, 38, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Tessie was preceded in death by her father, Luie Nelson Martinez; nephew, Louie Martinez; cousin, Eli Padilla, Joey Rael; uncle, Alex Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Cayetano and Esneda Trujillo, paternal grandparents, Luciano Martinez and many aunts, uncles and other relatives. She liked to cook and help...

Rosebella Lineberry

Rosebella Lineberry

Nov 20, 2015

Rosebella J. Lineberry, 77, originally from Santa Cruz, NM passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2015.  Rosebella was preceded in death by her husband Ray R. Lineberry, parents; Jose Larkin Gallegos and Amada “Molly” Roybal, mother-in-law, Jean Colbert, brothers; Joseph “Chicken” Gallegos, and wife Rosie, and Antonio “Buddy” Gallegos; half brothers, Joe Gallegos, Eddie...

Margaret Lucero

Margaret Lucero

Nov 20, 2015

MARGARET ANN TRUJILLO LUCERO “PEGGY”, 79, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Elisa Trujillo; sisters, Drucilla Perdoza and Susie Medina; brother, Ray Paul Trujillo; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Trujillo and Cruzelda Trujillo. She loved going to bingo. Margaret was an active member of the San Juan...

Dusty(RuthEllen) DeAguero

Dusty(RuthEllen) DeAguero

Nov 18, 2015

DUSTY (RUTH ELLEN) DEAGUERO, 73, a longtime resident of Española, passed away of a brief courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Jeannette Howell and other loving relatives. Dusty held various jobs throughout her life, her favorites were Disc Jockey at KBSO, legal secretary, Health Field and most...

Virginia Lee

Virginia Lee

Nov 16, 2015

Virginia Dillon Lee, 82, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015.   Her spirit is now with her deceased spouse, James Oliver Lee who died on November 24, 1990. She is survived  by: her sister, Dorothy O’Hara, and her five daughters; Rosemary Rezendes and spouse, Dee Keoski, spouse and two children, Virginia Lee Bateman, spouse and four children, Nora Lee and spouse, Megan...

Eddie Diaz

Eddie Diaz

Nov 16, 2015

EDDIE DIAZ, 63, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born January 3, 1952 and raised in Alcalde. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Cecilia Diaz; brothers, Michael Diaz and Ruben (Kelly) Vigil; in-laws, Floyd and Celina Martinez; brothers-in-law, Jimmy and Chris Martinez. His biggest...

Laura Collett

Laura Collett

Nov 14, 2015

LAURA COLLETT, 78, a resident of Santa Fe for the past 12 years passed away of natural causes on Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Halie Delarme, father, Charlie Collett; sisters, Mildred, Violia, Rosetta, Hazelene, Burlene and brother, Arnold. Laura worked as a private nurse for many years before retiring to New Mexico to...

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