
Richard - Age 81 - Pojoaque Tapia -
Jan 15, 2014
RICHARD TAPIA, 81, following a lengthy illness, he was called home by his Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was a resident of Pojoaque and was a member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque. During his younger life he was an avid farmer and also worked for the Railroad out of Dumas and Amarillo, Texas. He was a Veteran of...
Nadine E. - Age 33 - Velarde Lopez
Jan 12, 2014
Nadine E. Lopez, 33, a resident of Velarde, passed away of a short illness on Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Garcia; maternal grandparents, Manuel and Emma Lopez, maternal great-grandparents, Silviano and Eloisa Romero; and aunt, Priscilla Diaz. Nadine was an only child and the apple of her parent’s eyes. Her relationship with...
Leonard - age 45 - Cordova Trujillo
Jan 11, 2014
\r\n \r\nLeonard James Trujillo, 45, a resident of Cordova, passed away unexpectedly from a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandma, Barbara Trujillo, paternal grandparents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo, beloved sister, Karen Trujillo, beloved brother, Gary Trujillo; uncles, Joe, Meliton, and Ricky Trujillo, aunt, Sylvia Cordova. Leonard was a graduate from Española...
Toshiko N. - age 90 - Los Alamos Bradley
Jan 11, 2014
Toshiko Nogami Bradley, Born August 23, 1923, passed from this earth on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Los Alamos. “To” was a long time resident of Los Alamos, having moved with her family to the Hill in 1967. She was born in Los Angeles, California when the area where her family settled was dominated by small farms growing fresh produce...
Ofilia - age 90 - San Pedro Quintana
Jan 10, 2014
Ofilia M. Quintana, 90, a resident of San Pedro, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amadeo Quintana; brother, Eliseo Valdez Jr, sisters, Olivama Lopez, and Herminia Abeyta. Ofilia was born on February 18, 1923, she was a very loving and caring mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, and baking for...
Frank - Age 93 - Española Padilla
Jan 10, 2014
Frank Padilla, 93, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Padilla and Isabella War-Padilla; his in-laws, Juan Salazar and Raquel Martinez-Salazar, 3 infant grandchildren; brothers, Manuel and spouse Juanita, Jose and spouse Lusita, Avaristo, Luis and spouse Senova, Jose Orlando Avaristo, Ramon Anselmo, Juan Isidoro and Gary;...
Zacarias Sr. - Age 57 - La Puebla Martinez
Jan 9, 2014
Zacarias Martinez, Sr., 57, a resident of La Puebla, went home to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife and sons, Beverly “Bambi”, Hector “Lokito” and Zacarias, Jr. Martinez; parents, Cordelia and Arlo Martinez; brothers and sister, Arlo, Jr., Gilbert and Edna Martinez. Zacarias was a hard working...
Pita - Age 75 - Pojoaque - Courtesy Announcem Sanchez
Jan 8, 2014
Pita Sanchez, 75, a resident of Pojoaque passed away on January 8, 2014 after a long illness surrounded by her loving family.\r\nBorn in Pojoaque, NM, on October 6, 1938 and raised in the Pojoaque Valley, Pita was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.\r\nPita was a graduate of Pojoaque High School and retiree from the State of New...
Matthew Dean - age 49 - El Rancho Rivera
Jan 8, 2014
Matthew Dean Rivera, 49, a resident of El Rancho passed away peacefully at home from a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ramon and Bernardita Gomez, paternal grandparents, Sostenes and Bernie Rivera; father-in-law, Gene Sandoval. He was a graduate of Pojoaque High School and New...
Michael - Age 60 - Chimayo Trujillo
Jan 7, 2014
Michael Trujillo, 60, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Adelia V. Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Jose Domingo Vigil and wife Rita, brother, Gaylord Trujillo; close uncles, Juan D. Vigil, and close nephew, Leon Gonzales. Michael was devoted to his Lord and Angels. He loved...
Louis A. (Roofer) - Age 61 - Taos Chacon
Jan 6, 2014
\r\nLOUIS A. CHACON (ROOFER), 61, a resident of Taos, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonardo and Louisa Chacon. Mr. Chacon is survived by his children, Jane Helen and husband Florencio Perez, Mary Ann Cortinas and husband Carlos, Louie Chacon and wife Julie, Louisa Montoya, and Levi...

Jose Lauriano (AKA) age - 80 - Medanales Vigil
Jan 6, 2014
\r\nJose Lauriano Vigil (AKA Nano), 80, a resident of Medanales, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6 2014. \r\n \r\n2 Timothy 4:7\r\n“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”\r\n \r\nNano was born on December 21, 1933 to the late Romelo and Viviana C. Vigil. He was the oldest of 8 children with six sisters...
Ernie - Age 68 - Arroyo Seco - Judd
Jan 5, 2014
Ernie Judd, 68, a resident of Arroyo Seco, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 5, 2014, after a long battle with COPD.\r\nHe was born in Kalkaska, MI to the late Joseph and Isabelle Judd on April 20, 1945. When he was a child he moved to the Los Angeles, CA area with his mother and brother.\r\nIn 1966 he...
Gloria L. - age 77 - Jemez Springs Clark
Jan 5, 2014
Gloria L. Clark, 76, a resident of Jemez Springs passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family from a lengthy illness. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Clark; son, John Martinez; parents, Jose Enrique and Louisa Martinez; brothers, Fermin and Gerald Martinez; and sister, Eva Cata. Mrs. Clark was previously...
Natividad "Betty" - Age 81 - Españ Romero
Jan 4, 2014
NATIVIDAD "BETTY" ROMERO, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was born in 1932 in Los Brazos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florindo "Willie" Romero; children, Walter J. Romero, Eddie F. Romero and Lydia Jean Romero; father, Juan Isidro Maestas; mother, Maria Elvira Maestas; brother, Jose Maria Maestas; sister, Adelina Martinez;...
Loyola - Age 81 - Chama - Vigil
Jan 4, 2014
LOYOLA (LOLLIE) VIGIL, a lifelong resident of Chama, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Saturday, January 4, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Abelito and Ramoncita Gallegos and nephew, Richard F. Gallegos, Jr. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joe C. Vigil, Sr. of Chama;...

Ava - Infant - Gonzales
Jan 3, 2014
Ava Angel Gonzales, newborn, she was preceded in death by her; paternal grandmother, Dolores Gonzales and cousin, Joey Mondragon. Ava is survived by her parents Willie Gonzales and Angel Montoya of Española; sisters, Amorina, and Athena Montoya; brother, Isaiah Gonzales; maternal grandfather, Jose Montoya; maternal grandmother, Edna Montoya and companion Aldo Marquez and paternal grandfather, Willie Gonzales Sr. all of...

Federico L. "Freddie" - age 51 - Na Lujan
Jan 3, 2014
Federico L “Freddie” Lujan, 51, a resident of Nambe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2014. Federico is preceded in death by his parents, Eloy and Vicenta Lujan; brother, Eloy Lujan Jr., sister, Darlene Lujan. Freddie enjoyed being around his family and friends, and lived one day at a time and lived a very simple life. He is survived...
Jim P. - Age 31 - San Pedro Quintana -
Jan 2, 2014
JIM P. QUINTANA, 31, a resident of San Pedro, was called to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elias and Sennie Garcia, his paternal grandparents, Adam and Josie Quintana, his uncles, Elias Garcia, Jr., Johnny Quintana, Arthur Quintana, and Ernie Quintana. Mr. Quintana is survived by his parents,...

Evangeline "Vangie" - age 76 - Los Martinez
Jan 1, 2014
Evangeline “Vangie” Martinez, 76, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso Romero and Donila Gallegos; daughter, Pamela Maestas; grandson, Max Martinez; nephew, Louis Sattler. Evangeline is survived by her husband of 58 years, Max Martinez of Los Luceros; children, Max Martinez and wife Rebecca of...
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