Obituary Listing

Johnny J. - age 65 - Ohkay Owingeh Cata

Johnny J. - age 65 - Ohkay Owingeh Cata

Mar 19, 2014

Johnny J. Cata, 65, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from a lengthy illness. He was proceeded in deth by his parents, Bernie”Lala” and Manuel Cata; brother, Edgar Hubert Cata. Johnny was a Vietnam Veteran and Sgt. in the US Army. His career started with all Indain Housing Authority. Later he went to work...

Lois Marie - 87 - Española Coover

Lois Marie - 87 - Española Coover

Mar 19, 2014

Lois Marie Coover, born July 10, 1926 in Harrisburg, Pa. the only living child of Paul L. and Evelyn M. Coover. She is survived by cousins Doris and Lloyd in Pa. and Adaline in Florida. Also her very close friend Ruth Dunn in Española, NM. Lois attended public schools and Central Pa. business college in Harrisburg, Pa. after which she...

Frank - Age 89 - Española - Alarid

Frank - Age 89 - Española - Alarid

Mar 19, 2014

Frank G. Alarid, 89, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Mr. Alarid was preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Ramona Alarid; brothers, Sam, Phillip, and Jake Alarid, sisters, Emma and Sennie Garcia, and Frances Branch; daughter, Rosemary Alarid; and grandson, Francisco Martinez; sisters-in-law, Aurora, Carise and Josie Alarid, Beverly Martinez and Anna Martinez;...

Marianita - age 82 - Santa Fe Sanchez

Marianita - age 82 - Santa Fe Sanchez

Mar 19, 2014

\r\nMARIANITA SANCHEZ, 82, a resident of Santa Fe, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. She was born in Leyba, NM, she lived in Santa Cruz, NM for many years then moved to Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by a very special nephew, Jose Sanchez whom she raised. Ms. Sanchez is survived...

Denise - age 49 - Española Valerio

Denise - age 49 - Española Valerio

Mar 19, 2014

\r\nDENISE VALERIO, 49, a lifelong resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Valerio; mother, Ernestine Martinez; sisters, Francine and Geraldine Valerio and brother, Juanito Valerio. Brother-in-law, Fred Lopez. Denise was a special education teacher for the Española School District. She loved her students whom...

Pacomio Filimon - age 88 - Cañones Salazar

Pacomio Filimon - age 88 - Cañones Salazar

Mar 17, 2014

PACOMIO FILIMON SALAZAR, 88, a resident of Cañones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2014 surrounded by his beautiful family. He was preceded in death by his son, Delfinio Salazar; parents, Nazario and Bernadita Salazar; mother-in-law, Delfinia Martinez; father-in-law, Presentacion Vialpando; brothers, Guillermo and Sebedeo Salazar and sisters, Frances Gallegos and Rosita...

Fabiola M. - Age 85 - Chimayo Vigil

Fabiola M. - Age 85 - Chimayo Vigil

Mar 15, 2014

Fabiola M. Vigil, age 85 a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully at her home the morning of March 15, 2014 holding Anastacio’s hand. Fabiola was born on September 6, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents, Apolonio and Celestina Martinez; in-laws, Canuto and Augustina Vigil; her 3 day old infant daughter and her son Melvin. She...

Robert Louis - Las Vegas - Courtesy Announcem Lucero

Robert Louis - Las Vegas - Courtesy Announcem Lucero

Mar 14, 2014

Robert Louis Lucero, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at his home in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He began his life journey on April 21, 1950, in Las Vegas, New Mexico.\r\nHe was the only child of Roberto and Genoveva Lucero. Upon graduation from Robertson High School in 1968, he moved to Santa Fe to attend X-ray Technician School at...

Christella - Age 73 - Tierra Amarilla Binion

Christella - Age 73 - Tierra Amarilla Binion

Mar 14, 2014

Cristella Binion, 73, a resident of Tierra Amarilla was called from this life after a lengthy illness with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Binion; son, Bobby Binion; brother, Tony Garcia; sister, Leontina Quintana; brother, Feliberto Garcia, and her parents, Santiago and Juanita Garcia.Cristella enjoyed every day to the fullest, most...

Gerbacio D. - age 82 - Albuquerque/Chimayo Martinez

Gerbacio D. - age 82 - Albuquerque/Chimayo Martinez

Mar 11, 2014

Gerbacio D. Martinez, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Gerbacio was preceded in death by his wife, Sabinita Martinez; sons, Billy and Gerald Martinez; parents, Avelino and Faustina Martinez; brother, Abel Martinez. He was an avid fisherman, he loved to go fishing in the Cundiyo River, and he enjoyed long...

David James - Age 67 - Los Alamos - Barsness

David James - Age 67 - Los Alamos - Barsness

Mar 10, 2014

DAVID JAMES BARSNESS, 67, a resident of Los Alamos passed away suddenly on Monday, March 10, 2014. He was born to the late Webster and Stella Barsness on Nov. 10, 1946 in Faribault MN. David is survived by one son, Eric Barsness and wife Kelli, two grandchildren, Kaiya and Keelan; and three brothers, Webster, Richard and Peter Barsness. A service...

Maria Josefa (Josie) Antonia - age 95 Trujillo

Maria Josefa (Josie) Antonia - age 95 Trujillo

Mar 9, 2014

Maria Josefa (Josie) Antonia Trujillo, age 95, a resident of Chama, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Josie was preceded in death by her husband, Jubencio; infant daughter, Teresita; mother, Manuelita Herrera; brother, Tomas; sister, Florinda; brother, Joe and father, Rumaldo. Josie had nine children one of which passed away in infancy. She raised other nieces and...

Katherine "Annette" - age 53 - Alca Gonzalez

Katherine "Annette" - age 53 - Alca Gonzalez

Mar 8, 2014

Katherine “Annette” Gonzalez, 53, a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ciria and David Martinez, Paternal grandfather, Francisco Tafoya. Katherine is survived by her mother, Cecilia Tafoya, father, Jose Eli Tafoya and Spouse; companion, Tony Romero; daughter, Cassandra Romero and husband...

Joe - age 57 - Pojoaque Lujan

Joe - age 57 - Pojoaque Lujan

Mar 8, 2014

Joe Lujan, 57, a resident of Pojoaque passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 surrounded by loved ones and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloy and Vicenta Lujan; brothers, Eloy and Freddy; sister, Darlene; and his wife who was the love of his life, Sharon. “Big Joe” loved hunting, fishing, farming and cruising the roads of...

Percy - age 31 - Española Espinoza

Percy - age 31 - Española Espinoza

Mar 8, 2014

PERCY ESPINOZA, 31, a resident of Española passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Percy was preceded in death by the love of his life, his soul mate and mother of his children, Crystal Garcia; father-in-law, Gilbert Garcia. Percy was a 2001 graduate of Española Valley High School and was an active member...

Ruperta - age 86 - Pojoaque Lopez

Ruperta - age 86 - Pojoaque Lopez

Mar 7, 2014

Ruperta Lopez, 86, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 7, 2014. Ruperta was preceded in death by her husband, Teofilo L Lopez; parents, Jose Inez Valdez and Esquipula Valdez; sister Celia Herrera (Flaviano); brother-in-law, Emeterio Vigil; mother and father in law, Emiliano Lopez and Elaiza; brother-in-laws, Frank and Rosina Lopez, Praxedes and Octilia Lopez, Patricio and...

Cora - age 95 - El Rito Lopez

Cora - age 95 - El Rito Lopez

Mar 6, 2014

Cora Lopez, 95, a resident of El Rito, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Cora was born in El Rito, NM on March 30, 1918 to the union of Maximinio Vigil and Rosita Herrera. Cora was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Deciderio Lopez, second husband, Rosario Lopez; daughters, Orlinda Lopez, and...

Ramona - age - 97 - Alcalde Martinez-Sanchez

Ramona - age - 97 - Alcalde Martinez-Sanchez

Mar 6, 2014

Ramona Martinez Sanchez, 97, also known as Ramoncita, Born October 7, 1916, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Teofila Martinez; husbands, Elisaido Martinez and Julian Sanchez; sons, Patrick Martinez and Raymond Sanchez; grandchildren, Kenny Diaz, Louie Martinez, Pierre Martinez, Sherry Martinez, and Patricia...

Timmy Martin (TIMBUC)- age 50 - Nambe Herrera

Timmy Martin (TIMBUC)- age 50 - Nambe Herrera

Mar 5, 2014

TIMMY MARTIN HERRERA (TIMBUC), 50, a resident of Nambe, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 following a brief illness. Timmy was born August 27, 1963 to Eloy and Guadalupita Herrera. Though Timmy only lived 50 years he enjoyed them to the fullest. As a very young boy he drove his dad’s dump truck...

Beatrice M. - Medanales Manzanares

Beatrice M. - Medanales Manzanares

Mar 4, 2014

Beatrice M. Manzanares, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her sons, Horacio Jr. and Juan Manzanares; parents, Claudio and Manuelita Espinoza; in-laws, Enrique and Estephanita Manzanares; granddaughter, Veronica Martinez. Beatrice is survived by her husband of 62 years, Horacio Manzanares; children, David Manzanares and wife Irene, Lucy Manzanares, Geraldine...