Leroy Dominguez
Sep 2, 2015
LEROY “TIGER” DOMINGUEZ, 63, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Dominguez; mother, Celina Dominguez; father-in-law, Willie Cordova; brothers, Levi Trujillo, Floyd Dominguez, David Dominguez, and Randy Dominguez. Leroy was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be truly missed by all those that had the privilege of having...
Maria-Mary Trujillo
Sep 1, 2015
MARIA-MARY P. TRUJILLO, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Maria was born in Ojo Sarco on February 19, 1949 to her adopted parents, Julian and Genara Sanchez. She was preceded in death by husband, Eliseo; daughter, Yvonne. Mary loved life, she loved fishing, going to the Casino, and her pets. She had her degree in...
Richard Keller
Sep 1, 2015
Richard A. “Dick” Keller, a Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory, died on September 1, 2015 in Los Alamos, NM. He was 80 years old. His death was related to his long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Dick lived with his family in Los Alamos since 1976 where he distinguished himself in the field of analytical chemistry,...
Percy Trujillo
Sep 1, 2015
PERCY L. TRUJILLO, 64, a resident of Rio Chiquito, born May 4, 1951 passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 of a lengthy illness of Cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Pablo C. Trujillo, mother, Lucy M. Trujillo of Rio Chiquito; Walter Trujillo; grandmother, Fedelina Valdez, grandfather, Joe Valdez both of Chimayo; step-daughters, Melanie DeAguero. Percy was...
Jimmy Vigil
Aug 27, 2015
Jimmy “David” Vigil, 66, a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother who raised him, Mabel Gallegos and his beloved dogs, Casper, Patches and Freckles. David was known in our community of Española as a Jewelry Artist and craftsman. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, going fishing and of...
Samuel Griego
Aug 27, 2015
Samuel Christobal “Sam Goodies” Griego, 89, a resident of Velarde, Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Thursday, August 27, 2015, one day shy of his 90th Birthday, he was born on August 28, 1925. Samuel was preceded in death by his daughter, Geraldine Griego; parents, Bernabe and Elena Griego; brothers and sisters, Juan Andres Griego and wife...
Emmanuel Martinez
Aug 26, 2015
Emmanuel Gerard Martinez, 50, passed away at his home in Velarde, New Mexico, on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Emmanuel was born to Corrine Bustos Martinez and Ricardo Samuel Martinez on April 12, 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corrine and Ricardo; his wife, Yvette Martinez, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. He is survived by his siblings, Gloria Valdez...
Guillermo Diaz
Aug 25, 2015
GUILLERMO DIAZ, 26, a resident of Chama, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. A rosary will be recited on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Chama. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the El Rito Presbyterian Church in Chacon, New Mexico, with a burial...
Erlinda Trujillo
Aug 25, 2015
ERLINDA L. TRUJILLO, 84, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Feloquio and Eloisa Lopez; in-laws, Julian and Natividad Trujillo; son-in-law, Mike R. Martinez; brother-in-law, Max and Carolina Trujillo. Erlinda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked in Los Alamos for...
Thomas Messick
Aug 24, 2015
THOMAS MITCHEL MESSICK, 47, a lifelong resident of Tres Piedras, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Teofilo “Toy” Padilla. Thomas was the most amazing father anyone could ask for. He was very talented, having many interests and loving unconditionally, not only family but to strangers as well....
Koie Jorgensen/McCauley
Aug 23, 2015
KOIE JORGENSEN/MCCAULEY (MAMA J), Koie was born on April 3, 1931 and passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos with her family by her side. She moved to the Española Valley at age 2, where she spent her childhood. She then married Howie Hughes and they had a daughter named Arita Dean Hughes....
Cathy Nogar
Aug 21, 2015
CATHY LORRAINE NOGAR, 91, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. A lifelong dog aficionada, Cathy helped found the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club and was well known in the dog breeding world, as much for her Hopi Kachina Dalmatians as for her work as a respected dog show judge. Cathy loved to be active,...
Roberto Rios
Aug 20, 2015
ROBERTO F. RIOS, 79, a resident of Pojoaque, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Roberto was preceded in death by his mother, Romona, father, Jesus; brother, Polo; sisters, Eva and Sophie; and his son Danny; grandchildren, Jesus, Jazelle, and Alisha. Roberto was born August 28, 1935. He loved his family and he enjoyed golfing, boxing,...
Toribio Vigil
Aug 20, 2015
TORIBIO “TOBY” VIGIL, 39, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Juan D. and Mary E. Vigil; paternal grandparents, Ramon and Adela Villezcas. Toby loved cutting hair. He loved being in the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. He had a big heart, he was a person...
Ernesto Romero
Aug 20, 2015
Ernesto Antonio Romero, 60, a resident of El Rito passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Ernesto was preceded in death by his father, Eliseo Romero and mother, Adonilia Romero. Ernesto was a loving husband and father. He loved his children, grandchildren, and his great-granddaughter. Ernesto loved fishing, picking pinion, going for wood, riding in his truck and trike...
Joan Alcouffe
Aug 16, 2015
Joan Alcouffe, 75, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Davenport, and mother, Frances Davenport. She was educated at the University of Idaho from 1958-1962 and was an active member of the KKG sorority. She met her husband of 51 years, Raymond Alcouffe, in Idaho Falls,...
Billy Hogan
Aug 15, 2015
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Billy Mac Hogan announces his passing. Bill, 72, died on Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Los Alamos, New Mexico after a short battle with glioblastoma multiforme (brain tumor). Bill was born October 1, 1942 in Montague County, Texas. Because of his father’s work, Bill moved to several different towns in Texas as...
Abel Gonzales - Courtesy Announcement
Aug 14, 2015
Our beloved Abel went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2015. He was born Juan Francisco Abel Gonzales on June 1, 1935 to Abel and Sarita Gonzales in Jacona, NM. At the age of 15 he moved to California. He met Augustina “Tina” Martinez and they got married and raised five children, four daughters, Loretta, Janet, Annabel, and Isabel,...
Larry Atencio
Aug 12, 2015
Larry E. Atencio, 66, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Moises and Benancia Atencio; brothers, Beto and Wally Atencio, sisters, Minerva Archuleta, Rosina Valdez, Esther Morales, and Deliah Atencio. He is survived by his brother, Juan M. Atencio and wife Trinnie, sister, Amada Rodriguez and husband Ray;...
Seferina Ortiz
Aug 12, 2015
SEFERINA ORTIZ, born November 20, 1919 to Nemecio and Maclovia Lucero in Chamisal, NM, has gone to join her loved ones in Heaven. She leaves behind a legacy of flowers, land, children, extended family and friends. Her beloved first husband, Telesfor Lopez; father of her 13 children preceded her in death, as did her son, Bealquin Lopez; second husband, Fred...
