Sophia - Age 89 - El Rito - Archuleta
Dec 22, 2013
SOPHIA ARCHULETA, 89, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013, following a long beautiful life, with her family by her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Cecilio Archuleta; parents, Juan Antonio and Camila Ocaña; sisters, Ascencion Valdez, Elizida Martinez and Ortancia Jaramillo; brother, Cosmes Ocaña; son-in-law, Jose Canuto Martinez; grandson, Kenny...
James Geraldo - age 2 months - Ohkay Owingeh Cordova
Dec 21, 2013
James Geraldo Cordova, 2 months old, a resident of El Duende, passed away unexpected on Saturday, December 21, 2013. James was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Herrera, paternal great grand-mother, Tessie Cordova; great uncle Felipe R. Apodaca; maternal great-grandparents Alfonso and Gertrude Olivas, maternal great-grandfather, Pantaleon Herrera. James was born in October and in the short two...
Timothy (Timmy) J. - age 41 - Chimayo DeAguero
Dec 20, 2013
Timothy (Timmy) J. DeAguero, 41, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Harby DeAguero; sister, Karen DeAguero; brothers, Isaac, Leroy, Joseph, and Mark DeAguero; paternal grandparents, Jose DeAguero and Rosario Montoya; maternal grandparents, Jose and Eugenia Duran. He is survived by his daughter, Meranda DeAguero-Garcia; son, Timmy...
Rose E. - age 77 - Española Jaramillo
Dec 20, 2013
Rose Jaramillo, 77, born July 29, 1936, a resident of Española, went home on Friday, December 20, 2013, surrounded by her family after battling her illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Filomena Medina and brother, Horace Medina. Rose was a loving and caring person, always thinking of her family first up to the end. She loved going...
Julio Cesar "Ibis" - age 31 - Santa Cisneros
Dec 18, 2013
Julio Cesar “Ibis” Cisneros, 31, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Julio was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gabino Cisneros, grandmother, Maria Saldivar, maternal-grandparents, Isaias Villalobos, and Socoro Holguin; uncle, Francisco Cisneros, and Manuel Cisneros; brother, Alberto Cisneros. He is survived by his parents, Gabino and Mayra Cisneros; daughter, Jomayra Cisneros; brother,...
Laurie Ann - age 46 - La Mesilla Schmitz-La Luz Cata
Dec 18, 2013
Laurie Ann Schmitz-La Luz Cata, 46, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born on April 22, 1967 in Madison, WI; the daughter of Ray and Jenny Schmitz. Laurie was a graduate of Madison West High School and Metropolitan College in Denver, CO. She resided In La Mesilla, NM but always remained...

Samuel - Age 24 - Los Alamos - Yarbro -
Dec 15, 2013
Samuel Lee Yarbro, 24, of Los Alamos, died on Sunday, December 15, 2013 as the result of injuries sustained from a tragic accident in Los Angeles, CA. He was a PhD student in the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) school of Materials Science and Engineering planning a career researching and developing electronic materials. Samuel was born in Los Alamos...
Rudy - Age 66 - Chimayo - Montoya, Sr.
Dec 13, 2013
RUDY MONTOYA, SR., 66, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Maria Montoya; brother, Jose Montoya and son, Rudy Montoya, Jr. Mr. Montoya is survived by his sons, Norman Archuleta and wife Melissa, David Montoya and Daniel Archuleta; brothers and sisters,...

Manuel F. - age 82 - Chimayo Martinez
Dec 13, 2013
\r\nManuel F. Martinez, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Federicko and Epimenia Martinez; son, Archie Martinez; daughters, Julia Martinez, and Frances Espinosa; sisters, Rosario Montoya, and Isabel Martinez; brother, Pedro Martinez. Manuel was a hard working man; he battled his illness for approximately 6 years. Manuel...
Jose P. Jr. (Paul) - Los Alamos Quintana
Dec 13, 2013
Jose P. Quintana Jr. (Paul), a resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 13, 2013. He was gently received in death by a son, Jerry and his parents, Jose Pablo and Onofre Quintana to include his siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Helen;...

Narciso - age 79 - Santa Fe Alderete
Dec 12, 2013
Narciso Alderete, 79, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Public visitation will begin on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Christian Life Fellowship in Santa Fe, 121 Siringo Rd. with a devotional service to follow at 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. at...
Juan Carmen - age 81 - Rio Chiquito Trujillo
Dec 11, 2013
Juan Carmen Trujillo, 81, born July 16, 1932, a lifelong resident of Rio Chiquito passed away at his home with his family beside him on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Felipe and Filomena Trujillo; mother-in-law, Ignacita Trujillo; son, Leonard Trujillo; grandson, Anthony P. Martinez; sister, Bennie Trujillo; brothers-in-law, Herman Lucero, Nelson Vigil, and...
Mary L. - age 83 - Santa Clara Sisneros
Dec 10, 2013
MARY L. SISNEROS, 83, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Emilia Naranjo; husband, Paul Sisneros; daughter, Denise Gallegos; grandson, Paul Baca and son-in-law, Dale Baca. Mary was an avid fan of WWE. She loved spending time with her family;...
Pamela - (Pam) - age 59 - Española Voight
Dec 8, 2013
Pamela Mae Voight, 59, a lifelong resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Trinnie Hartsoch; sisters; Patricia Dolores, and Jeanette. Pam was well known throughout the community, by her work, alongside her husband Bill Voight at Amigo Rentals in Española and Taos. Pam was a devout Christian,...
Jose (Gilbert) - Age 79 - La Villita - Martinez
Dec 7, 2013
JOSE (GILBERT) MARTINEZ, 79, a resident of La Villita, was carried by Angels to God on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Gilbert was preceded in death by his father, Amado Martinez, Sr.; his mother, Ermelinda Vigil-Martinez; loving nephews, Christopher and Daniel Martinez; sister-in-law, Sofia Diaz and husband Pete; and brothers-in-law, Joe F. Martinez and wife Frances, Juan E. Martinez, Eloy Salazar,...
Beatrice G. - age - 65 - Hernandez Lovato
Dec 6, 2013
Beatrice G. Lovato, 65, from Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2013. Mrs. Lovato was preceded in death by her parents, Frutoso and Teresita Gallegos; brother, Ben Gallegos, sister Marie Fagan; husband, Jose M. Lovato, and a grandson, Benny Joe Lovato. Mrs. Lovato is survived by two brothers, Raymond Gallegos, and Bonifacio Benavides; daughters, Darlene Lovato from the...
Darrell Patrick (BOSCO) - Age 81 - Los Alamos Hohner
Dec 5, 2013
Darrell Patrick (BOSCO) Hohner, passed away at home in Los Alamos on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was eighty-one years of age. He was born to Fred W. Hohner and Myrtle Hohner (Keenan) of St. John, Kansas on August 17, 1932.\r\nBosco moved to Los Alamos with his parents and sister, Nancy, in 1946. He graduated from Los Alamos High School...
Floraida F. - age 83 - Embudo Romero
Dec 4, 2013
Floraida (Flora) Romero, of Embudo, NM born to Abenicio and Eloisa Martinez on April 6, 1930, went to Our Lord on December 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, George and Adonise Martinez, and sister, Tonie Martinez; grandpas, Pedro Montoya and Alejandro Martinez, gramas, Concepcion Montoya and Antonia Martinez; aunts, Candy Lopez and Claudinita Montoya...
Elsie - Age 89 - White Rock - Simcox
Dec 2, 2013
ELSIE I SIMCOX, age 89, died at her daughter’s home in White Rock on Monday, December 2, 2013, after a brief illness preceded by a fall at home. She was born Elsie Isabella Bentley in Liverpool, England, on August 1, 1924. At 18, she joined the British Navy-Army-Air Force Institute (the NAAFI) where she served meals, coffee, and tea to...
Joseph Leo - age 96 - Española Becker
Dec 2, 2013
JOSEPH LEO BECKER, died peacefully in his home on Monday, December 2, 2013 after a long, happy and well-lived life. He was 96. He was born in Boulder, CO in 1917 to Joseph C. and Minnie (Lauber) Becker, the oldest of seven children. He was awarded a scholarship and attended Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, CO but was forced...
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