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Jonah Marshall

Jonah Marshall

Aug 9, 2015

Jonah Marshall, age 42, died at his home in El Rito, New Mexico on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Jonah was born in Marathon, Florida. He spent his formative years in the Sunshine State, where he is remembered by his many friends as a smiling blonde boy with quick wit and lots of charm. Jonah moved to New Mexico in 2001,...

Gilbert Garcia

Gilbert Garcia

Aug 8, 2015

Gilbert “Gibo” Garcia, 53, a resident of Chimayo, born September 13, 1961, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Garcia Sr.; brothers, Calvin “Polo” Garcia and Ernesto “Ernie” Garcia; maternal grandparents, Libby and Leo Jaramillo, and paternal grandfather, Ismael Garcia Sr. He was a beloved companion, son, father, brother and friend....

Alvin Lujan Mascarenas

Alvin Lujan Mascarenas

Aug 7, 2015

Alvin Lujan Mascarenas, 19, a resident of Peñasco and Velarde, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by great grandparents, Rueben and Ruth Salazar and Lorenzo and Elizaria Trujillo. He is survived by his parents, Nathan and Staci Mascarenas of Penasco, brothers Justin and Zachary, sister, Marissa, who was his little joy; grandparents who were...

Celerina Espinoza

Celerina Espinoza

Aug 5, 2015

CELERINA D. ESPINOZA, age 83, a long-time resident of Chimayo, passed away on August 5, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born to Epitacio DeAguero and Manuelita Medina DeAguero in Chimayo on February 3, 1932. Mrs. Espinoza is survived by her husband, Guillermo M. Espinoza of 63 years of marriage; her children, John G. Espinoza and wife Shahira,...

Father Casimiro Roca-Toscas

Father Casimiro Roca-Toscas

Aug 4, 2015

Rev. Casimiro Roca-Toscas, S.F., former rector of el Santuario de Chimayo, NM, died August 4, 2015. At the time, he was at home in the rectory at Holy Family Church, with his brothers Sons of the Holy Family and caretaker, who have been helping him for several years. He had celebrated his ninety-seventh birthday eleven days earlier. After thirty three...

Diane Mares

Diane Mares

Aug 3, 2015

DIANE E. MARES, 56, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Consuelo Roybal and son, Benny J. Lovato. She was born September 14, 1959. She enjoyed being around her family, cooking and listening to music. Ms. Mares is survived by her husband, Benjie Lovato; children, Brandy Lovato...

Jake Gallegos

Jake Gallegos

Aug 1, 2015

Jake Gallegos, 59, a resident of Hernandez, went home peacefully to be with his personal Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 1, 2015 following a lengthy Illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Josephine; father, Robert; sister, Maria; God-daughter, Melony; niece, BB Watson; paternal grandparents, Santiago and Anastacia Gallegos, maternal grandparents, Tobias and Martina Maestas. Jake was a...

Juan Trujillo

Juan Trujillo

Aug 1, 2015

On Saturday, August 1st, 2015, Juan Daniel “Outlaw” Trujillo, of Los Ojos, NM, was unexpectedly called to the home of our Lord and Savior.  His love and spirit will be carried on through his wife Maria of 15 ½ years and their children Isaiah Trujillo, Bryanna Gallegos, and Anthony Quintana. Also surviving him his parents Fernando Trujillo Jr., and Viola Trujillo,...

Vicente Gallegos III

Vicente Gallegos III

Aug 1, 2015

VICENTE NORMAN GALLEGOS III, 19, to close family and friends he was known as Bubba, a resident of Shreveport, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015. He was born September 12, 1995 in Bossier City, Louisiana to Vicente Jr. and Felice Gallegos. He graduated from Byrd High School where he was a proud member of the football and lacrosse teams;...

Harold Knight

Harold Knight

Jul 30, 2015

Harold Leo Knight, 79, of Los Alamos, surrounded by his family, passed away on July 30, 2015 in his home. He was born on November 22, 1935, in Coon Rapids, Iowa from Nick Knight and Anna Davis Knight. Harold was a hard worker and spent most of his life working for the county of Los Alamos, which he did up...

Janet Boulden

Janet Boulden

Jul 29, 2015

Janet “Suzie” Boulden, born March 28, 1947, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.  Her untimely death was a result of terminal cancer. Suzie was preceded in death by her Father, Hogul, Mother, Juanita; sisters, Charlene and Sheri; and Grandson, Logan Collins.  She is survived by daughters, Tonya Collins of White Rock, NM and Susan Dukat of Larkspur, CO;...

Tim Quintana

Tim Quintana

Jul 29, 2015

Tim L. Quintana, 70, a resident of San Pedro, passed away of a short illness on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Julia Quintana; brothers, Bobby and Julian Quintana. During Tim’s younger years he enjoyed riding his bicycle to the Casino. He also loved going to the mountains and going for wood...

Jeanne Barck

Jeanne Barck

Jul 29, 2015

Jeanne Collins Barck of Espanola, New Mexico passed away in her home on July 29, 2015. She was born in Cedartown, Georgia, in 1936, the daughter of Emily Sanders Collins and William Goodall Collins. After earning degrees from Duke University, she moved to New Mexico and taught at the New Mexico Girls’ School in Albuquerque, served as a school principal...

Nickie Gallegos

Nickie Gallegos

Jul 28, 2015

Nickie Gallegos, 73, a resident of Chama, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Nickie was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Abelito and Ramoncita Gallegos; Sister, Loyola G. Vigil; and nephew, Richard F. Gallegos. She is survived by great Aunts, Sara Valencia and Rose Naranjo; Brothers, and their wives Donald Gallegos and wife Mary, Felix Gallegos and wife...

Loretta Cortez-Bailon

Loretta Cortez-Bailon

Jul 28, 2015

Loretta Cortez Bailon, 75, a resident of Taos, passed away following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, Amarante and Jessie Cortez; husband, Jimmie Bailon; in-laws, Bertha and Bernabe Bailon; brothers, Felix Gomez, Bernabe Martinez, Orlando Cortez; sister, Betty and Cipriano Herrera; brothers-in-law, Joe Bailon, Liebert Bailon, Armando Rivera, Roy Bailo;...

Peggy Padilla

Peggy Padilla

Jul 27, 2015

Peggy Padilla, 49, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Angelina and Procopio Padilla, Apolonio and Maria Martinez. Peggy’s heart was generous and kind, she loved the outdoors, her dogs and all her flowers. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Peggy is...

Jose Lucero

Jose Lucero

Jul 25, 2015

Jose A. Lucero (Joseph), 86, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed of natural causes on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Bonifacio and Estella Lucero; brothers, Manuel “Rex” Lucero and Alfredo Lucero. Jose was a loving father and grandfather. He was a very hardworking man. He cleaned the Holy Cross Cemetery and was very...

Eutimio Lopez Sr.

Eutimio Lopez Sr.

Jul 24, 2015

Eutimio Lopez Sr., 100 years of age, a resident formerly of El Rito, Grand Junction CO., and currently of Espanola, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015. Born July 8, 1915. He was preceded in death by his parents; and all his siblings. Surviving him are his 5 children, Eduvijen Martinez of El Rito, Sadie Bowling of OK, Irene and...

Elijio Padilla Jr.

Elijio Padilla Jr.

Jul 24, 2015

Elijio H. Padilla Jr., 45, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015. Elijio was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Antonio and Susie Atencio; sister, Connie Padilla, paternal grandparents, Juan Padilla, Nicanor Torrez; uncle, Pres Padilla; cousin, Phil Dominguez. Elijio enjoyed riding his Harley with his brother, he enjoyed camping, hauling wood with his Dad...

Brenda Hatler

Brenda Hatler

Jul 24, 2015

Brenda Hatler, a faithful Christian who loved her Lord and Savior, passed away on Friday evening July 24, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Brenda was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM.  She attended Highland High School and UNM in Albuquerque where she met her future husband, Larry.  Brenda and Larry lived briefly in Beaumont TX, before moving to Los Alamos...

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