Obituary Listing

Jose A. "Tony" Age 83 - El Rito Vigil

Jose A. "Tony" Age 83 - El Rito Vigil

Jan 29, 2014

JOSE A. “TONY” VIGIL, 83, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Elvira Vigil; parents-in-law, Jose and Aurora Vigil; brothers, Walter and Leo Vigil; sisters, Elena Maestas, Tilde Lopez and Mary Maestas; brother-in-law, Levi Vigil and wife Tillie and sister-in-law, Lovie...

Aquilino - 78 - Canjilon Baca

Aquilino - 78 - Canjilon Baca

Jan 27, 2014

\r\n \r\nAquilino Baca, 78, a resident of Canjilon passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Aquilino was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Gumicinda Baca; son, Aquilino Teresito Baca, Brothers, Filigonio Baca, Enrique Baca Jr., sisters, Bernardita Gallegos, and Solome Manzanares; Daughter in-law, Doreen Baca. Mr. Baca cherished his family extensively he always had an...

Nemecio - Age 83 - Chamisal - Lopez

Nemecio - Age 83 - Chamisal - Lopez

Jan 26, 2014

NEMECIO OSELIO LOPEZ, 83, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian B. Lopez; parents, Antonio and Carmelita Lopez; daughters, Carmen and Edwina Lopez; grandsons, Donald Rodriguez and Carlos Gurule and other family members. He retired from the Peñasco Independent Schools and served in...

Isidro J. (Jake) - age 92 - Española Maestas

Isidro J. (Jake) - age 92 - Española Maestas

Jan 25, 2014

Isidro J. (Jake) Maestas, 92, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurelia and Escolastico Maestas; siblings, Ruben and Clovis. Jake will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Jake is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...

Morris Allen - age 78 - Española Short

Morris Allen - age 78 - Española Short

Jan 25, 2014

Morris Allen Short, 78, born in Nida, Oklahoma, Jake Short, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Española. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie “Grace” Anna Short; his son, Richard Dean Short and his brother and sister in law, Jose G. and Mella Salazar.\r\nJake, was a United States Air Force veteran who retired after 20 years...

Ramona - age - 82 - Rio Lucio & Albuquerq Vigil

Ramona - age - 82 - Rio Lucio & Albuquerq Vigil

Jan 25, 2014

\r\nRamona Vigil, 82, a resident of Rio Lucio and the past four years of Albuquerque, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Mom was born April 10, 1931 in Llano de San Juan in Northern NM to Donaciano and Piedad Vasquez whom she will see again. Her three loving children survive her, Mickey McHugh...

Tillie J. - Nambe Garcia

Tillie J. - Nambe Garcia

Jan 25, 2014

\r\nTillie J. Garcia, our beloved mother concluded her life here on earth on Saturday, January 25, 2014 with her loving children by her side. She has begun her final journey into the arms of our Lord. Our mother had a heart of gold and a smile that will shine on for eternity. She was loving, generous, and always put others...

Anita - Age 69 - Chimayo Fernandez

Anita - Age 69 - Chimayo Fernandez

Jan 25, 2014

ANITA FERNANDEZ, a resident of Chimayo went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 25, 2014.\r\nAnita was preceded in death by her parents, Florentino DeAguero and Juanita Montoya; brother, Oracio DeAguero; sisters, Gloria Trujillo and Priscilla Padilla; children, Herman, Joann, and Jackie Fernandez; husbands, Melcor Fernandez and Louie Martinez; in-laws,...

Maria Margarita - Age 86 - Los Alamos - Montaño

Maria Margarita - Age 86 - Los Alamos - Montaño

Jan 24, 2014

MARIA MARGARITA (MARGIE) MONTAÑO was born August 27, 1927 in Rio Arriba County she was 86. A resident of Los Alamos passed away Friday, January 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Lonny Montaño; husband, Raphael Alonzo Montaño who she was very happily married to for 64 years, mother, Clarita Ulibarri; father, Francisco Archuleta; brothers, Joe, Frank,...

Johnny - Age 66 - Española - Muller

Johnny - Age 66 - Española - Muller

Jan 24, 2014

JOHNNY MULLER, 66, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Romolo and Quirina Anaya and parents, Augustine and Tomasita Muller. Mr. Muller is survived by his wife, Maria (Sally Ortega) Muller of Española; sons, Johnny, Jr. and Liz Muller and James and Leyla Muller; step-children,...

Mary Lou - age 46 - Los Luceros Maes

Mary Lou - age 46 - Los Luceros Maes

Jan 24, 2014

Mary Lou Maes, 46, a resident of Los Luceros passed away peacefully at her home from a sudden illness surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 24, 2014. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; Ciriaco Maes and Mary Ann and Fred Quintana; brother, Anthony Eloy Maes; maternal grandparents, Clemente and Celsa Gallegos, paternal grandparents, Epimenio and...

Herman Erminio - age 74 - El Rito Lucero

Herman Erminio - age 74 - El Rito Lucero

Jan 22, 2014

Herman Erminio Lucero, 74, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Filadelfio and Lucia Lucero; brother, George Lucero and Orlando Lucero; sister, Dora Lucero; in-laws, Cleo and Jose Alfonso Martinez. Herman retired from Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Dept. Herman loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening...

Leroy - age 66 - Alcalde Dixon

Leroy - age 66 - Alcalde Dixon

Jan 20, 2014

LEROY DIXON, 66, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony J. and Alice Dixon; son, Brian Dixon; brother, Isador Dixon; and sister-in-law, Patsy Dixon, Father-in-law Celestino Espinoza, and sister-in-law Rosalie Maestas. Leroy loved to cook and enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, fishing and...

Albert - Age 73 - Alcalde - Smith

Albert - Age 73 - Alcalde - Smith

Jan 19, 2014

ALBERT SMITH, 73, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin F. and Eva Smith; brother, Paul Smith; sister, Mary Jean Birthelson; brother-in-law, Robert Armijo and Samuel Herrera and sister-in-law, Florence Herrera. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Meachele Smith of Alcalde; children, Adam Smith of Alcalde,...

Veronica J. - age 55 - Hernandez Martinez

Veronica J. - age 55 - Hernandez Martinez

Jan 18, 2014

Veronica J. Martinez, 55, a resident of Hernandez, passed away following a lengthy illness at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel R. Apodaca; father of her children, Juan “Tano” Martinez; and close friends, Nick Rogart and Ray Montoya. Veronica was a spiritual woman with very...

Juan - Age 51 - Española - Lujan

Juan - Age 51 - Española - Lujan

Jan 18, 2014

JUAN LUJAN, 51, a resident of Española, passed away to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Lujan and Maria Concepcion Palacios; grandparents, Justino Lujan, Juanita Barraza, Ramon Palacios and Maria de Jesus Pinon; uncles, Rodrigo Lujan, Alfredo Palacios and Raul Palacios and aunt, Nena Marquez de...

Jose Lauriano - Age 74 - Rio Lucio Gurule

Jose Lauriano - Age 74 - Rio Lucio Gurule

Jan 18, 2014

JOSE LAURIANO GURULE, 74, a resident of Rio Lucio, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Querino Gurule; mother, Cleofas Martinez; sisters, Ema Gurule and Elizida Gurule; brothers, Adolpho, Luis, Orlando and Hilio Gurule. Mr. Gurule is survived by his wife of 55 years, Laura Gurule; children, Jerry Gurule and wife Mae,...

Joe L. - Age 86 - Los Ojos Martinez

Joe L. - Age 86 - Los Ojos Martinez

Jan 18, 2014

JOE L. MARTINEZ (LORRY), 86, a resident of Los Ojos, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe J. and Laura Martinez; brothers, Felipe Martinez, Jr. and wife Della, Johnny Martinez and Ike Martinez; sisters, Josephine Petty, Cordilla “Pitsy” Clevenger, and Dolores Garcia. Mr. Martinez is survived by his loving wife of...

Nancy - Age 64 - Chimayo - Trujillo

Nancy - Age 64 - Chimayo - Trujillo

Jan 17, 2014

NANCY TRUJILLO, 64, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Adonisa Trujillo and nephew, Michael Allex. Ms. Trujillo is survived by her brothers and sisters, Juan Trujillo and wife Lucy, Cloraida Guevara and husband Carl, Utilia Allex and husband Hart, Cornelio Trujillo, Delbert Trujillo...

Leonard "Lonnie" - age 56 - Las Veg Kavanaugh

Leonard "Lonnie" - age 56 - Las Veg Kavanaugh

Jan 15, 2014

Leonard “Lonnie” Kavanaugh, 56, died Wednesday night, January 15, 2014. He is survived by his “mom”, Marie Aragon, who raised him from the age of 2; “sisters”, Janet Ortiz and husband Carlos, and Margie Gibbens; “brother”, Fred Aragon and wife Margaret; special cousins, Carlitos and Alfredo, whom he lived with in Pojoaque during his junior high school years. He is...