Karla Montoya
Jul 23, 2015
It is with great sadness that the family of Karla Montoya, 63, a resident of La Mesilla/San Pedro, announces her passing on Thursday, July 23, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer. Karla accepted her suffering in a humble manner and without complaint. Karla was a fighter and full of hope; the hope that she would have as good a life...
Teofilo Padilla
Jul 22, 2015
Teofilo “Toy” Padilla, 77, a longtime resident of Tres Piedras, passed away of a sudden heart attack on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Toy worked and retired from the N.M. State Hwy Dept. after 35 years of service. He went to work at Taos Ski Valley for almost 20 years among other jobs. He worked hard and loved every minute of it....
Richard Roybal
Jul 22, 2015
Richard Roybal Jr., 75, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away from injuries sustained by an automobile accident on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard Roybal Sr.; mother, Libradita Roybal; brother, Robert Roybal; son, Lawrence Roybal and other loving relatives. Richard loved hunting, fishing and his two dogs, princess and sparky. He most of...
Amarante Archuleta
Jul 21, 2015
Amarante Ray Archuleta, 58, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Martinez-Archuleta, father, Gabriel Archuleta; sister, Merlene Brewer, and brother, Tommy. Amarante loved to fish, he loved to cook and loved to talk on the phone with his family and friends. He loved to travel and loved...
Benny Lujan
Jul 21, 2015
Benny Lujan, 87, of Los Alamos passed away peacefully on July 21, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 21, 1928 to Jose Salome Lujan and Delmiria Roybal Lujan of El Rancho, NM. Twice widowed, Benny married Eutimia Gallegos on October 23, 1950. They had three daughters, Venita, Bertha, and Mercedes. He often bragged that he was “surrounded by...
Eugene Salazar
Jul 20, 2015
EUGENE (GENO) SALAZAR, 61, a resident of Española, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2015 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sedelia Salazar; brother, Joe Vivian Salazar; sister, Eloisa Martinez; niece, Yvonne Martinez; nephew, Pres Salazar and brother-in-law, Joe B. Velarde. Geno was a loving father, grandfather...
MaryAnn Romero
Jul 19, 2015
MARYANN NADINE ROMERO, 64, a resident of Española passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Teofilo and Epimenia Medina; grandson, Christopher Bennet and brother-in-law, Leon Guerin. Mrs. Romero is survived by her husband of 45 years, Nick Romero of Española; children, Casildo Romero and...
Ben Ortiz
Jul 18, 2015
Ben Ortiz, 77, of Nambé, passed away in his home following a lengthy illness on Saturday, July 18, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Santa Fe on October 5th, 1937 to José Manuel Ortiz and Josefita Sandoval Ortiz of Nambé. Ben was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Gloria Ortiz, María Longacre, Loretta Ortiz; niece...
Eddie Trujillo
Jul 18, 2015
Eddie A. Trujillo, 88, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, following a short illness. Eddie was preceded in death by his son, Dan Trujillo; parents, Toribio and Andalesia Trujillo; father and mother in law, Abelino and Soleme Maestas; 6 brothers, 3 sisters, and many other nieces, nephews, and God-children. Eddie A. Trujillo was a well-known...
Franchesco Valdez
Jul 18, 2015
FRANCHESCO (CHESCO) VALDEZ, 41, a resident of Los Alamos entered Heavens gates on Saturday, July 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Valentin and Fermina Valdez; maternal grandparents, Keith and Pinky Kelley and aunt, Karla Kelley-Zimmerly. Chesco was a very loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was a very generous, kind, patient and humble...
Carlotta Jaramillo
Jul 15, 2015
In loving memory of Carlotta (Charlotte) M. Jaramillo – June 26, 1920 to July 15, 2015 a resident of La Madera, NM and originally from Vallecitos, NM. On July 15, 2015, Carlotta M. Jaramillo passed on peacefully at the age of 95 to be with our Heavenly Father. Carlotta was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Ambrosio, Sr. and Emilia...
Harold Barela
Jul 15, 2015
Harold A. Barela, 34, a resident of Coyote, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Harold was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bernebe and Dorothy Jacquez of Gallina and Manuel and Teresa Barela of Coyote; uncles, Bernie Jacquez, Leroy Jacquez and Leonard Jacquez; his Madrina Rosalie Jaramillo. Harold belonged to the Local Union 611 as a Journeyman Electrician...
Robert Marr
Jul 14, 2015
Robert W. Marr, 97, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully at his home in Los Alamos on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 with his family by his side. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Lee and Alta Marr; sister, Helen and his loving wife Virginia. Robert was born and raised in Guernsey, Wyoming where he met his...
Shirley Montoya
Jul 12, 2015
Shirley Montoya, 61, a resident of Chili, went to be with the lord on Sunday, July 12, 2015 due to a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Avelino and Aurelia Lopez; brother, J.R. Lopez and an infant sister; In-laws, Nestor and Veronica Montoya, brother-in-law, Nestor Montoya Jr., sister-in-law, Syria Rivas. Shirley was a wonderful person...
Rev. Dennis Heffner
Jul 12, 2015
On July 12, 2015, Rev. Dennis Heffner was called to heaven to raft the mighty waves and climb the high mountains. He was born in Baltimore, Ohio on October 13, 1947 to Virgil and Erladean Heffner and grew up on a small farm. He was a graduate of Otterbein College and United Theological Seminary and completed his Doctor of Ministry...
Matthew Armijo
Jul 12, 2015
Matthew J. Armijo, 30, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Quintana, Jr.; maternal grandfather, Joe A. Armijo; aunt, Patti Armijo, uncles, Johnny Joseph and Michael Armijo; great-grandparents, Bianes and Emilia Martinez and Orlando and Lorencita Armijo. Matthew was a very loving and outgoing person...
Richard Jimenez
Jul 11, 2015
Richard C. Jimenez, 43, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Catalino Jimenez; grandparents, Canuto and Marcelina Romero, and Jose and Lila Jimenez. Richard was employed by Albertsons for many years before becoming disabled. He loved his heavy metal music and his dogs. Richard was shy but when...
Donald Esquibel
Jul 10, 2015
DONALD LEE ESQUIBEL, 32 a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015. Donald Lee was born on December 29, 1982 to Donald Esquibel who preceded him in death, and Thelma Esquibel. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Eloy Esquibel and Theodoro Olguin; uncles, Derrick & Eli Esquibel, and Toby and Ted Olguin; and mother-in-law, Barbara Martinez....
Ricardo Herrera
Jul 8, 2015
On Wednesday, July 8, 2015, Ricardo Agapito (Pete) Herrera, 71, of Las Vegas, NV, and formerly of El Rancho, NM was called home to the Lord after a brief battle with cancer. His love and kind spirit will be carried on through his wife Elsie, of 53 ½ years and their sons, Ken (Theresa), Kevin (Janet), Karl (Nadia); 6 grandchildren, Nicole,...
Delila Gachupin -Courtesy Announcement
Jul 6, 2015
Delila Faye Gachupin, 40, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo and Santa Fe passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Adam Price; grandmother, Matilda Baca, great-grandparents, Sam and Pasqulita Baca, and Marie Gachupin. Surviving Delila are her children, Brianna Price, Alexis Gachupin; mother, Mary Baca and Stepfather, Erasmo Valdiviezo; sister,...
