Margaret - Age 79 - Ranchitos - Cata
Jul 1, 2014
MARGARET CATA, 79, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Cata; parents, Salomon and Josefina Salazar; brother, Aldoro Salazar; sister, Aggie Archuleta; in-laws, George and Fortuna Cata. Mrs. Cata is survived by her daughters, Mary Vivian Cata Dominguez and husband Jose, Mary Segura and husband Jerry,...
Dion - Age 51 - Alcalde - Villareal
Jun 29, 2014
DION AMARANTE VILLAREAL, 51, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Sunday, June 29, following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricio and Gavina Villareal; paternal grandparents, Amarante and Teresina Villareal; maternal grandparents, Eugenio and Lauriana Martinez; infant sister, Patricia; brother, Charles Labadie and numerous aunts and uncles. Dion enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending...
Rosa A. "Grandma Rose" - age 63 - E Benavidez
Jun 28, 2014
Rosa A. Benavidez “Grandma Rose”, 63, a resident of Espanola, passed away of a lengthy illness on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Eufemia Trujillo; grandson, Aaron Benavidez; brothers, Carlos Trujillo, and Jerry Salazar; mother-in-law, Porfedia Benavidez; maternal grandparents, Moises and Rosa Gallegos, paternal grandparents, Jose Carmen and Josephina Trujillo. Grandma Rose...
Wendell - Age 92 - Los Alamos - Armour
Jun 26, 2014
Wendell Goffe Armour, a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army who served in World War II and the Korean War, died June 26, 2014 in Los Alamos, he was 92.\r\nHe was born April 22, 1922 in Paris. After his parents divorced, Armour moved to the United States and was raised by relatives of his American father. He attended South Hills...
Danny Felix - age 42 - Velarde Valdez
Jun 26, 2014
Danny Felix Valdez, 42, a resident of Velarde, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Danny was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bernardo Valdez; grandson, Julious Chavez; maternal grandparents, Erminio and Alejandrina Martinez and paternal aunt, Darlene Guillen. Mr. Valdez is survived by his children, Anthony Romero and spouse Tristan, Amanda Valdez and spouse MaryAnn, Danielle Valdez...
Rodencal Lee - age 62 - Española Frederic
Jun 25, 2014
Lee F. Rodencal (1952- 2014)\r\n \r\nRodencal, Lee Frederic, age 62, passed away in Española on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 while under Hospice care. He was the eldest son of John and Jeanette Rodencal of Cincinnati, OH; brother to Larry (Sandie) Rodencal, Lynne (Cecil) Hubbard and to Lance (Rhonda) Rodencal. Formerly of Cincinnati, Phoenix, San Diego, and Palm Springs. A graduate of...
Willie - Age 62 - Ensenada - Manzanares
Jun 24, 2014
WILLIE G. MANZANARES, 62, a resident of Ensenada, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celestino and Antonia Manzanares. Mr. Manzanares is survived by his children, Judy, Robert and wife Delora, Roy, Desi and girlfriend Joelyne and Mariah; grandchildren, Kevin, Roy Jr., Robert Jr., Karlie and Nicco; sisters,...
Angela M. - age 41 - Española Serrano
Jun 23, 2014
Angela M. Serrano, 41, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014. Angela is preceded in death by her grandparents, Seferino and Marcelina Serrano; sister, Juanita Carnley. She loved spending time with her kids taking them to Albuquerque and several other places. She was very skilled in crafting, especially sewing. Angela also made cards on the computer...
Mary - Age 74 - Española - Shiver
Jun 23, 2014
Mary L. Shiver, 74, a resident of Española formerly of La Madera, passed away of natural causes on Monday, June 23, 2014. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Shiver; parents, Abel and Manuelita Montoya; sisters, Ruth M. Trujillo, Olivia Bustos and Petra Montoya; brother, Thomas Montoya, Willie Montoya; brothers-in-law, Aurelio Trujillo and Alfonso Bustos, sister-in-law, Della...
Fred - age 58 - Alcalde Dupre
Jun 21, 2014
Fred Dupre, 58, a resident of Alcalde, passed away of a short illness on Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Frutosa Dupre; uncle, Thomas Dupre; granddaughter, April Dupre. Fred was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was an active member of La Morada de los Pachecos. Fred was a devoted...
Susie - Age 60 - Chamita/Ohkay Owingeh - Sanchez
Jun 21, 2014
SUSIE SANCHEZ, 60, a resident of Chamita and Ohkay Owingeh went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Silviano and Jesusita Sanchez; sisters, Andrietta Panas and Angie Martinez and brother, Michael Sanchez. Susie had a big heart who welcomed everyone into her home. She was a very devoted mother...
Roy - Age 66 - Santa Cruz - Martinez
Jun 21, 2014
ROY B. MARTINEZ, 66, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Frances Martinez and his great-grandson, Martin Palacios, Jr. Roy was a very talented musician, playing the lead guitar, the drums, bass guitar, the trumpet and the organ. He was a skilled pool player. He...
Elmer - Age 55 - Albuquerque - Martinez
Jun 21, 2014
ELMER C. MARTINEZ, 55, a resident of Albuquerque, born and raised in Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerbacio and Sabinta Martinez; brothers, Billy and Gerald Martinez all of Chimayo. As a young man he enjoyed cruising the streets of Española and Albuquerque. He enjoyed fishing, camping, painting and working...
Carlos - Age 45 - Tierra Azul/Abiquiu - Archuleta
Jun 19, 2014
CARLOS ARCHULETA, 45, a resident of Tierra Azul and Abiquiu, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Thursday, June 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Archuleta; grandparents, Gabriel and Josefita Valdez, Frank and Clofes Archuleta. Mr. Archuleta is survived by his parents, Christobal and Linda Archuleta; children, Jamie, Carlos, Jr. and Jeremy...
Leo - Age 23 - Pecos, Texas/Española - Gurule
Jun 19, 2014
LEO T. GURULE, 23, a resident of Pecos, Texas and originally of Española, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Maria Inez Ortega. Mr. Gurule is survived by his daughters, Lilliana M. and Amri Gurule both of Pecos, Texas; father, Norman Gurule and wife Lita...
Evangeline "Vangie" - age 76 - Los Martinez
Jun 18, 2014
Evangeline “Vangie” Martinez, 76, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso Romero and Donila Gallegos; daughter, Pamela Maestas; grandson, Max Martinez; nephew, Louis Sattler. Evangeline is survived by her husband of 58 years, Max Martinez of Los Luceros; children, Max Martinez and wife Rebecca of...
Johnny "Juan" - age 58 - Ohkay Owin Viarreal
Jun 18, 2014
\r\nJohnny “Juan” Viarreal, 58, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away of a short illness on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Johnny was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Viarreal; parents, Juan Estevan and Ernestina Viarreal; grandmother, Andrea Maestas; sisters-in-law, Esther Viarreal, brothers-in-law, Robert (Presley) Martinez and Don Wright, Clifford Cata. Johnny is survived by his children, April Viarreal, Victoria...
Steven "Louie" - age 50 - Las Vegas Padilla
Jun 18, 2014
Steven “Louie” Padilla, 50, a resident of Las Vegas, NV and formerly of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Louie was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie; grandparents, Andres and Anita Padilla and Willie and Celina Trujillo. Louie is survived by his parents, Polito and Mabel Padilla; sister, Brenda and husband Eli; brother, PJ and companion Crystal,...
Lawrence Anthony - age 49 - Española/Ohkay O Cruz
Jun 17, 2014
Lawrence Anthony Cruz, 49, a resident of Española/Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the family home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 19, 2014 time is pending at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh, with a...
Bertha M. - age 89 - Española Lucero
Jun 16, 2014
Bertha M. Lucero, 89, a resident of Española, passed away of a short illness on Monday, June 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony F. Lucero; parents, Flavio and Petronila Montoya; brothers, Armando and Benny Montoya, sisters, Eliza Rivera, Ernestina Salazar, Lupita Trujillo, and Bernie Trujillo. Bertha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....
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