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....
Joseph Eric - age 41 - Albuquerque Salazar
Jun 16, 2014
Joseph Eric Salazar, 41, a medical assistant and current resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at high noon in the middle of the day. He was hit by the Rail Runner on St. Michaels Dr. in Santa Fe while traveling on his bicycle. He was reared by his grandparents Joe I and Ramoncita Salazar of Youngsville...
Karl Louis - age 77 - Los Alamos Meier
Jun 16, 2014
Karl Louis Meier, 77, a resident of Los Alamos went home to be with Jesus on Monday, June 16, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Vilma Meier. Born in St. Louis, MO on March 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Louis William Meier and Edna (Plagemann) Meier.\r\nHe was a staff member (mechanical engineer) at Los Alamos...
Eli -age 82 - Llano de San Juan Gonzales
Jun 16, 2014
Eli Gonzales, 82, resident of llano de San Juan, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Soraida Gonzales; sisters, Oralia Gonzales and Maria Dora Gonzales, brothers, Abran and Cerilo Gonzales. Mr. Gonzales was a humble loving and generous man who loved being outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He loved his...
Clorinda T. - age 89 - Cordova Martinez
Jun 15, 2014
Clorinda T. Martinez, 89, a resident of Cordova, passed away of natural causes, on Sunday, June 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adonaiso Martinez; parents, Julian and Rafaelita Torres; sons, Lito, Leonard, Roy and Andrew Martinez; grandson, Brian Romero; sisters, Elisea Sandoval, Barbarita Trujillo, Sarah Salazar, Celida Romero, Sylvia Cordova, brothers, Remijio Torres and Leopoldo Torres....
Henry - Age 79 - Espanola/La Mesilla Trujillo
Jun 15, 2014
Henry Trujillo, 79, a resident of Espanola (La Mesilla), passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Henry was full of life and enjoyed being around family and friends. He loved, visited, helped and cared for many people throughout his life. He thanks you for coming to visit and praying with him these past few months when he could not go...

Faustino "Gibby" - age 59 - Chimayo Sherwood
Jun 14, 2014
Faustino “Gibby” Sherwood, 59, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a lengthy illness on Saturday, June 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sostena and Juan C. Trujillo, Jack and Helen Sherwood, Patrocinia and Octavio Martinez; father, Jack Kenneth Sherwood; nephew, Robert M. Trujillo Jr., and Kevin Scott Romero. Gibby was a hardworking man who helped...
JoAnn M. - age 53 - Española Herrera
Jun 14, 2014
JoAnn M. Herrera, 53, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014. JoAnn was preceded in death by her son, Carlos C. Herrera; father, Johnny C. Herrera Sr.; maternal grandparents, Antonio and Eduvigen Quintana, paternal grandparents, Rafael and Ramoncita Herrera; special nephew, Arsenio “AJ” Herrera. JoAnn was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, great-aunt and godmother. She...
Rose N. - age 76 - Chimayo Martinez
Jun 13, 2014
Rose N. Martinez, 76, a resident of Chimayo, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Honorata Mondragon; husband, Ross Martinez; son, Ricky Martinez; grandson, Gabriel Duran; sisters, Aurora Mondragon and Loretta Montoya; Brothers-in-laws, Carmen Martinez, Eliseo Martinez, Vicente Martinez, and Benny Martinez, sister-in-law, Cordelia Marquez, Anselma...
Sue - age 62 - Alcalde Maestas
Jun 12, 2014
Sue Maestas, 62, a resident of Alcalde, passed away due to a lengthy illness, on Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Viola Fernandez; brother, Frankie Fernandez. Sue is survived by her son, Chris Maestas and Amanda Aguilar; grandchildren, Nathan, Xavier and Breanna; sisters, Granny Esquibel (Antonio), Gloria Rivera (Rivers), Bernice Martinez (Nick),...
Joseph S. - age 60 - Alcalde Martinez
Jun 12, 2014
JOSEPH S. MARTINEZ, SR. 60, a resident of Alcalde, went home to be with his maker on Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Filiberto D. and Benarda Martinez; sisters, Margie and Patsy; brothers, Filiberto Jr, Richard, John and Raymond Martinez and nephew, Ricky Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Marie Martinez; children,...
Juan A. - Age 80 - El Guique Archuleta
Jun 12, 2014
Juan A. Archuleta, 80, a resident of El Guique, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosina; his parents, Ambrosio and Donelia Archuleta; infant daughter, Lourdes Archuleta; brothers, Luis, Sambran, Jose Eligo, Freddy, and Ambrosio, sister, Fabiola Quintana; mother and father-in laws, Antonio E. and Margarita M....
Michael L. "Hava" - Age 64 - Dixon Griego
Jun 11, 2014
Last night a heavy and broken heart was gained, with the passing of our beloved Michael L. Griego “Hava” or “Havalin”, age of 63, a resident of Dixon/Apodaca, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, with loving arms wrapped around him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Andres and Cipricia Griego; brother, Anthony Leroy Griego; sister, Virginia M. Ginny...
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