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Mabel Young

Mabel Young

Jan 29, 2015

MABEL CLARA NELSON YOUNG, born January 29, 1916 in Lander, Wyoming and passed away at home in La Madera, NM on her 99th birthday, January 29, 2015, surrounded by her family. Mabel spent most of her childhood in the Bay Area of California. She started playing piano with a dance band in high school, and continued to make a living...

Alejandro Dwight (Ale) Lopez

Alejandro Dwight (Ale) Lopez

Jan 28, 2015

Alejandro Dwight Lopez (Ale), 21, a resident of Vallecitos, and most recently of Hernandez, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on March 25, 1993, the son of Denise Lopez and Joseph Henry Lopez. Ale was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Antonio M. Jaramillo of Vallecitos;...

Estella Vigil

Estella Vigil

Jan 28, 2015

ESTELLA VIGIL, 84, a resident of Alcalde, was born July 6, 1930 in Rio Lucio, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Estella always put her children first and worked tirelessly to provide and give them a good home. She worked hard as a young adult helping her father build houses. In her later years, Estella looked after some of...

Rebecca Elizabeth Richerson-Farris

Rebecca Elizabeth Richerson-Farris

Jan 26, 2015

\r\n Rebecca Elizabeth Richerson - Farris, 50, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by brother, Jeffery, whom she adored. Rebecca was born on March 25, 1964 to Howard and Carmen Richerson, she is the youngest of four children. She devoted her life to rescuing wolves and owned several throughout the...

Jeanette Edeskuty

Jeanette Edeskuty

Jan 26, 2015

Jeanette Edeskuty, 89, a resident of Los Alamos since 1950, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Edeskuty Sr.; parents, Alfred and Adelia Bergren; and brother, Donald Bergren. Jeanette loved to travel and went all over the world with her beloved husband, Fred. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....

Mary Edwina Salazar

Mary Edwina Salazar

Jan 26, 2015

Mary Edwina Salazar, 77, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Carlota Martinez; husbands, Arsenio Salazar and Gilbert Herrera; brothers, Gavino Martinez, Vidal and Rose Martinez; son-in-law, Richard Garcia. Mary loved going to bingo, she retired from Española Public Schools and continued working part time...

Alfredo (Freddie) DeVargas

Alfredo (Freddie) DeVargas

Jan 25, 2015

Alfredo (Freddie) R. DeVargas, 66, a lifelong resident of Española, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 25, 2015 following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio “Tony” and Louise DeVargas; brother, Luis Vargas and nephew, Antonio F. DeVargas. Alfredo “Freddie” was second to the eldest of 11 children, born and raised...

Remigio Martinez

Remigio Martinez

Jan 24, 2015

Remigio Martinez, 77, a resident of La Puebla, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Remigio was preceded in death by his son, Randy Martinez, daughter, Diana Martinez; granddaughter, Miranda Martinez; mother, Josephina Maestas, father, Manuel Martinez; step-father, Eduardo Maestas; In-laws, Dolores and Luis Montoya; sister, Estefanita Maestas, brother, Cicilio Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 59 years,...

Judith Vejvoda

Judith Vejvoda

Jan 24, 2015

Judith Vejvoda Dec. 13, 1952 – January 24, 2015 Judith passed away surrounded by friends on Saturday, January 24, 2015, in her home in Dixon, after a lengthy illness. She was daughter of the late Winnie and Jim Vejvoda, and a native Bostonian. Judith attended and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Judith contributed a...

Elena Cintora de Carmona

Elena Cintora de Carmona

Jan 24, 2015

ELENA CINTORA De CARMONA, also known as Ma Nena, 74, a resident of Chamita passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eluterio Cintora Calderon and Maria Soledad Cintora; daughter-in-law, Martina Carmona and son, Reginaldo Carmona. She was born in Yurirria Guanaguato, and moved to New Mexico where she was a residence for...

Epimenia Montoya

Epimenia Montoya

Jan 24, 2015

Epimenia Montoya, 84, a resident of La Madera, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Manuel Bautista and Emiliana Martinez, both of Canon de Vallecitos; two brothers, Rudy and David Martinez, Raquel Martinez, whom Epimenia took care of since the age 13, a grand-daughter, Teresita Archuleta; a...

Geraldine G. -age 55 - EspaƱola Dominguez

Geraldine G. -age 55 - EspaƱola Dominguez

Jan 23, 2015

Geraldine G. Dominguez, 55, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmanuel and Bonnie Apodaca; uncles, Alfonso Ortega and Daniel Ortiz, aunt, Antonia Ortiz; brothers-in-law, Juan and Jose Marcelo Dominguez; and her comadre, Edna Serna. Geraldine is...

Priscilla - Age 89 - Questa - Riddle

Priscilla - Age 89 - Questa - Riddle

Jan 22, 2015

Priscilla “Pilé” “Cha-Cha” Riddle, 89, of Questa passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 22, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose Ramon Valdez and Escolastica Arellano, son Raymond “Pard” Sanchez, and daughter-in-law Judith Cisneros. She is survived by her children Roger (JoAnn) Blanco, Vangie (Richard) Gonzales, Larry (Gloria) Sanchez, Debbie (Mauricio) and June Riddle....

Viola - age 85 - EspaƱola Sanchez

Viola - age 85 - EspaƱola Sanchez

Jan 22, 2015

VIOLA SANCHEZ, 85, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Celestino, Benito, Arturo, Hipolito and Tony Gallegos, Josedorcio, Maximiliano and sisters, Anita, Amalia, Josefina. At age 17, Viola started working at Bishops Lodge, after her employment there she went to work at Lazars which...

Frederick E. - La Puebla Moore

Frederick E. - La Puebla Moore

Jan 21, 2015

\r\nFred passed away on January 21, 2015. He was a resident of La Puebla, NM since 1981. He was born in Pittsfield, Ma. in 1931 to parents Harwood and Lauretta Moore, now deceased. He lived in Williamstown, Ma. until he moved to New Mexico. He graduated from Williston Academy, Easthampton, Ma. in 1949. He attended Nichols Junior College in Dudley,...

James J. "Jim" -age 68 - La Puebla Montoya

James J. "Jim" -age 68 - La Puebla Montoya

Jan 21, 2015

James J. “Jim” Montoya, 68, a resident of La Puebla, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. James was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Elvira Montoya; In-laws, Emery and Libby Gerzanich; son-in-law, Orlando Garcia; niece, Estefanita Montoya. James was a general manager of Santa Fe Rentals, later RSC in Santa Fe...

Bon - age 84 - Alcalde Diaz

Bon - age 84 - Alcalde Diaz

Jan 18, 2015

Bon Diaz, 84, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Rebecca Diaz; wife, Aileen Diaz; his son, Donald Diaz Sr.; ex-wife, Priscilla Diaz; brothers, Albert Diaz, Tommy Diaz Caregiver, sisters, Viola and Teresita Medina; sister-in-law, Mabel Diaz; brother-in-law, Eddie Lopez. Bon worked for Los Alamos National...

Virginia Lee - Age 96 - Los Alamos Marr

Virginia Lee - Age 96 - Los Alamos Marr

Jan 17, 2015

Virginia Lee Marr, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the age of 96 while surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long and fulfilling life.\r\nBorn on a dry farm in South Eastern Wyoming on September 8, 1918. She graduated from Guernsey High School in Wyoming in 1936. She moved to work in Long Beach California for...

Geraldine J. - Age 66 - Coyote Serrano

Geraldine J. - Age 66 - Coyote Serrano

Jan 15, 2015

Geraldine J. Serrano, 66, formerly of Coyote, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at home, and went to be with our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ and her beloved husband on Thursday, January 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arsenio Serrano of 49 years; her parents, Pablo and Olivia Romero; brothers, James Romero and...

Elidoro A. "Ray" - Age 80 - Questa Ortiz

Elidoro A. "Ray" - Age 80 - Questa Ortiz

Jan 14, 2015

Elidoro A. “Ray” Ortiz, 80, recently of Questa, formerly from Talpa, NM, entered immortality on January 14, 2015. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Chavela Martinez Ortiz of Questa; parents, Luis and Carlota Ortiz; siblings, Elipio Ortiz, Viola Ortiz and Edna Hartt. He is survived by his son who cared for him in his last years, Ernest A....

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