Obituary Listing

Leland - Age 93 - Los Alamos - Neher

Leland - Age 93 - Los Alamos - Neher

May 25, 2014

LELAND K. NEHER, 93, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born in Porterville, California in December 2, 1920 to John and Lena Neher. Leland married Margaret Ruth Farris in 1943, his partner and wife of 71 years. They started a family and in 1953 moved to Los Alamos where Leland worked at...

Dianna - Age 53 - Las Vegas, Nevada/Youngsvil Salazar

Dianna - Age 53 - Las Vegas, Nevada/Youngsvil Salazar

May 25, 2014

\r\nDIANNA SANDRA SALAZAR, 53, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, originally of Youngsville, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie A. Salazar; brother, Bobby Salazar; paternal grandfather, Liberato Salazar; maternal grandparents, Sabiniano Lovato and Delfinia Martinez and nephew, Dylan Salazar. Dianna had a very kind, loving and giving heart, she would...

Fidel - age 90 - Los Luceros Alarid

Fidel - age 90 - Los Luceros Alarid

May 23, 2014

\r\nFIDEL ALARID, 90, a resident of Los Luceros, made his final journey home to our Lord on Friday, May 23, 2014. He was born November 19, 1923 in Santa Fe to Inez Gonzales and Amado Alarid. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Octaviano and David Alarid; sisters, Elena Gonzales, Dolores Rodriguez and Rosa Garcia and his grandson,...

Alice - Age 89 - Los Alamos - Westervelt

Alice - Age 89 - Los Alamos - Westervelt

May 21, 2014

ALICE KENNEDY WESTERVELT, 89, a member of the Los Alamos community since 1955, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 as a result of a fall. She was preceded by her husband of 51 years, Donald and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Mary and Mary's sons, Matthew and Mark; son, Donald, Jr., daughter, Kimberly and husband Lorin, Kim's...

Santiago "Jimmy" - Age 52 - Españo Avila

Santiago "Jimmy" - Age 52 - Españo Avila

May 20, 2014

Santiago “Jimmy” Avila, 52, a resident of Espanola, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Avila Velasquez, aunt, Ninfa Maestas; infant niece, Socorro Avila Barela; half-sisters, Veronica Tapia Martinez and Gloria Tapia; half-brother, Jimmy Tapia and biological father, Elidoro Tapia. Santiago was employed for 19 years with the Howell & Associates...

Dolores C. - age 83 - Española/Coyote Martinez

Dolores C. - age 83 - Española/Coyote Martinez

May 20, 2014

Dolores C. Martinez, 83, resident of Española, formally of Coyote, passed away of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Remijio and Saturnina Chacon; husband, Samuel Martinez; son, Delfin E. Martinez, daughter, Evelyn Weber, Grandson Who she raised Delfinsito Martinez; granddaughter Kelly Ann Martinez; brothers, Herman, Horacio, Andranico, Diego Chacon and...

Jose Anselmo "Chemo" - Age 50 - Gal Padilla

Jose Anselmo "Chemo" - Age 50 - Gal Padilla

May 20, 2014

JOSE ANSELMO “CHEMO” PADILLA, 50, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Elizaida Padilla; brothers, Eddie and Pat Padilla; sister, Rose Martinez and brothers-in-law, Robert and Thomas Martinez. Mr. Padilla is survived by his daughter, Katherine Sanchez and husband Paul Ortega of Gallina; sisters, Angie Arellano...

Martin - age 10 - Española Palacios Jr.

Martin - age 10 - Española Palacios Jr.

May 19, 2014

MARTIN PALACIOS, Jr., “Mi Jito” 10, a resident of Española, passed away of a lengthy terminal illness on Monday, May 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Eliseo and Beroniz Ortega, Ernesto and Frances Martinez and Charlie and Floraida Abeyta and uncles, Joe and Raymond Ortega. Martin is survived by his mother that loved and cared for...

Nathaniel "Nat/Nate" - Age 28 - San Garcia

Nathaniel "Nat/Nate" - Age 28 - San Garcia

May 19, 2014

NATHANIEL “NAT/NATE” GARCIA, 28, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Garcia; grandparents, Elias and Tomasita Garcia; God-father, Frank Aguino and uncle, Arnie Padilla. Nathaniel is survived by his mother, Lori Padilla; sister, Kara Garcia and companion Merlin Martinez; nephew, Isaiah Martinez; niece, Gabriella...

Pedro - Age 100 - Alcalde - Gutierrez

Pedro - Age 100 - Alcalde - Gutierrez

May 18, 2014

\r\nPEDRO A. GUTIERREZ, 100, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria; wife, Eloisa Gutierrez; son, Moses Gutierrez; brothers, Henry, Tiburcio and Jose Gutierrez; sister, Sarah Jimenez; grandson, Mark Gutierrez; granddaughter, Natasha Mondragon and great-granddaughter, Larisa Nicole Garcia. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his children, Lydia...

Celia - age 80 Garcia Sanchez

Celia - age 80 Garcia Sanchez

May 17, 2014

\r\nCelia Garcia Sanchez, 80, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Celia was born to Sofiria Arguello Garcia and Jose Leopoldo Garcia on January 14, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband, Liberato Sanchez; parents, Sofiria Arguello Garcia and Jose Leopoldo Garcia; son Robert and infant daughter Celia brothers and sister, Robert Garcia, Prescilano Garcia, Dulcina Tafoya, and...

Roger - age - 68 Valdez

Roger - age - 68 Valdez

May 17, 2014

\r\nRoger Valdez, 68, a resident of Dixon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Mabel Valdez. Roger is survived by his wife Yvonne Valdez of Dixon; daughters, Jeanelle Romero and husband Eloy of Embudo, and Crystal Valdez of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Dylan, Tyler, and Alexis Romero of Embudo. Private services will...

Hector - age 49 - Española Vanchaik

Hector - age 49 - Española Vanchaik

May 17, 2014

Hector Vanchaik, 49, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Public visitation will begin on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with a rosary to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Cruz. Mass of Christian burial will be...

Dennis - age 81 - Dixon Atencio

Dennis - age 81 - Dixon Atencio

May 17, 2014

\r\nDennis A. Atencio, 81, a resident of Dixon, departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus, after a lengthy illness with his family at his side on Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was a social worker, insurance agent, and assisted prospective students in obtaining scholarships and financial aid for college. During his retirement he loved to grow...

Phillip - age 55 - Ojo Caliente Vigil

Phillip - age 55 - Ojo Caliente Vigil

May 16, 2014

Phillip Vigil, 55, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away of a lengthy Illness on Friday, May 16, 2014. Phillip was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Andres and Orlinda Lopez, paternal grandparents, Max and Georgia Vigil; nephew Alfonso Archuleta. Phillip was a devoted loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He adored his nephews and nieces. They had...

Liberato - age 82 Sanchez

Liberato - age 82 Sanchez

May 16, 2014

Liberato Sanchez, 82, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born to Petrolina Medina Sanchez and Barolin Sanchez on August 9, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents Barolin and Petrolina Sanchez, his son Robert and infant daughter Celia. He was also proceeded in death by his sister Mary Gonzales, Brothers, Elifar and Reginaldo Sanchez, his...

David - Age 56 - Abiquiu - George

David - Age 56 - Abiquiu - George

May 15, 2014

DAVID FRANKLIN GEORGE, 56, Lt. Colonel retired US Army, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15, 2014. David was preceded in death by his father, Fred George and brother, Kevin George. Dave graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado in 1981 earning his Bachelor’s degree in engineering. In 1999, he received his Master’s...

Peter E. - age 47 - Chimayo Velarde III

Peter E. - age 47 - Chimayo Velarde III

May 14, 2014

Peter E. Velarde III, 47, a resident of Chimayo, suffered a stroke and heart failure, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Peter was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Flora Rodriguez, paternal grandparents, Pete C. Velarde and Manuelita Q. Velarde; uncle Benjie Velarde, uncle Michael Medina; cousins, Bonnie Martinez, Cameron Gurule, Robert Rodriguez and Aaliyah Marie Medina. Peter...

Jared L. - age 38 - Ohkay Owingeh Pompeo

Jared L. - age 38 - Ohkay Owingeh Pompeo

May 12, 2014

\r\nJared L. Pompeo, 38, born June 11, 1975, departed us on Monday, May 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Pompeo, Jr. Jared was survived by his daughters, Ashley Marie and Brianna Pompeo; grandmother, Mildred Pompeo; father, Larry Pompeo, mother and step-father, Nancy Reyna-Garcia and Anthony Garcia; brother, Jeff Pompeo; niece, Taylor Pompeo, and many more...

Kenneth (Red) - age 87 - Española Hume

Kenneth (Red) - age 87 - Española Hume

May 12, 2014

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Kenneth (Red) Lee Hume passed away in his home on the morning of Monday, May 12, 2014. Kenny was born in Wewoka, OK. To Otis and Ethel Hume on September 10, 1926. On June 2, 1944, he was lucky and smart enough to marry Juanita Sharp. The couple was blessed with almost 70 years together....