Fernando - age 77 - El Rancho Valencia
Oct 19, 2013
RAMON FERNANDO ELEDO VALENCIA DE GOMEZ, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 following a brief illness. He was born May 29, 1936 in El Rancho, son of Ramon and Stella Valencia. Fernando was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold and Philly Jo; sister, Ida Ortiz; and grandparents, Elfego and Candelarita Gomez. Fernando graduated from the Colorado School of Mines and worked...
Edward - Age 71 - Santa Fe - Gomez -
Oct 18, 2013
EDWARD GOMEZ, 71, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aquinaldo and Feliciana Gomez; brother, Rudy; infant son, John; and in-laws, Felix and Josefita Lujan. Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife of 51 years, Grace; sons, Kevin and Danny Gomez; grandchildren, Kayla, Kevin and Reyna...
Rose - age 86 - Chama Martinez
Oct 17, 2013
Rose Martinez, 86, a resident of Chama, N.M. passed away at her home in Chama on Thursday, October 17, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Martinez, parents Eginia and Telesfor Benavidez. She is survived by her husband Tony D. Martinez of Chama, daughters, Toni and husband Henry Gallegos of Chama, Genevieve and...
Rose H. - Española - Martinez
Oct 17, 2013
Rose H. Martinez, a resident of the Española Valley, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013. She is the daughter of Eufelia and Jose Leandro Martinez of Española, NM. Ms. Martinez is survived by her son; Rick T. Martinez and granddaughter, Kristen A. Martinez; as well as many sisters and brothers; relatives and friends. \r\n \r\nRose says,\r\n“Thank you” and “I love my...
Arturo - age 81 - Chimayo Vigil
Oct 17, 2013
\r\nARTURO VIGIL, 81, a resident of Chimayo, was born on June 10, 1932 and was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2013 surrounded by his family. Arturo was married to Gregoria Vigil and had 3 children and 4 wonderful step-children. He lived life to the fullest. Arturo was preceded in death by the mother of...
Stephen - Age 27 - Española - Lueras -
Oct 16, 2013
STEPHEN L. LUERAS, 27, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Alice Lueras. Stephen worked as a landscaper in Albuquerque with his brother at the Legacy Church. He was very family oriented and loved his parents. Stephen enjoyed fishing, running and walking his dogs and...
Sharon - Age 71 - Abiquiu - Fischer
Oct 15, 2013
SHARON R. FISCHER, 71, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Rogers. Mrs. Fischer is survived by her husband, David Fischer and mother, Doris Rogers both of Abiquiu and other relatives and friends. Cremation is being planned and no services will be held. The family of Sharon...
Priscilla - age 61 - Chamita Salazar-Martinez
Oct 14, 2013
Priscilla Salazar-Martinez, 61, a resident of Chamita passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 after a lengthy illness that she courageously fought. Priscilla was preceded in death by her father; Antonio Salazar, brother; Walter Leonard Salazar, father-in-law; Alfonso Martinez, grandparents; Emiliano and Eliza Olivas, brothers-in-law, Christopher Dean and Daniel Martinez; son-in-law, Jimmy Martinez. Priscilla loved the Lord, her grandchildren, and...
Alfredo Robert - age 61 - Albuquerque Santistevan
Oct 14, 2013
Alfredo Robert Santistevan, 61, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Reyes T. Naranjo, maternal grandparents, Epifinia and Regino, Valerio, paternal grandmother Carmelita Vigil-Santistevan. Alfredo’s biggest accomplishment in life was being a father to his daughter and grandfather to his two grandchildren. He loved his electronics and the...
Herman Jr. - age 83 - Chimayo Ortiz
Oct 13, 2013
Herman Ortiz Jr., 83, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Herman was preceded in death by his parents; Ursulita and Herman Ortiz Sr.; grandfather that raised him Dionicio Ortiz; grandson Juanito Martinez. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Loida Ortiz of Chimayo, children, Celina Mae Vigil, Lloyd A. Ortiz, Doris Ursulita...
Luis - Age 80 - Chimayo - Sandoval -
Oct 13, 2013
LUIS HERALDO SANDOVAL, 80, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 14, 1933. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esequiel and Sofia Sandoval; sisters, Teresa Martinez; brother, LeRoy Sandoval and nephews, Randy and Sandy Sandoval. Luis was a Korean War Veteran and a retired teacher and...
Pearle - age 93 - Los Alamos Thomsen
Oct 12, 2013
Pearle Lois Thomsen died peacefully on October 12, 2013. She was born on February 12, 1920 and grew up during the Great Depression in Galesburg, Illinois. She attended nursing school and worked as a nurse anesthetist. Her first husband, Johnny Maxwell, was killed in the South Pacific in World War II. She married John Thomsen in 1945 and lived in...
Ramon V. age 51 - Española Gallegos
Oct 11, 2013
Ramon V. Gallegos 51, a resident of Española, Passed away on Friday, October 11. 2013. Ramon is survived by his wife Shirley Gallegos; 3 sons, Ray and Jacinto Gallegos, Jay Tree; 2 daughter, Shelly Tree, and Crystal Maria Gallegos all of Arizona; 13 grand-children, and 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Salvador Gallegos and wife Candelaria Caraveo, Blas Gallegos and wife Natividad Castillo,...
Maria Elvira - age 98 - La Mesilla Martsh - Martinez
Oct 11, 2013
Maria Elvira (Vera) Martsh - Martinez, 98, Maria was born December 2, 1914 to Salvador Valdez, and Vereranda Chavez she was called to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2013. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she always knew the importance of an education and was proud to receive her GED certificate from Northern when she...
Donald - age 55 - Dixon Sanchez
Oct 11, 2013
Donald M. Sanchez, 55, a resident of Dixon passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013. Donald was preceded in death by his brother; Harold Sanchez, paternal grandparents; Ignacio and Rufina Sanchez, cousin, Everette Sanchez. Donald’s passion was fishing and his favorite past time was wandering the rivers of the valley looking for his next catch. He was a humble, loving...
Eddie - Age 64 - Gallina - Padilla -
Oct 10, 2013
EDDIE PADILLA, 64, a resident of Gallina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Elizaida Padilla; brother, Patricio “Pat” Padilla; sister, Rosita Martinez; brothers-in-law, Tomas and Robert Martinez and long time companion Mary Herrera. Eddie will always be remembered by being a loving, caring father, brother and best friend....
Patricia Valerie - age 40 - Gallina Cordova
Oct 10, 2013
Patricia Cordova, 40, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2013. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Joe O. Cordova; maternal grandmother Lucy Gonzales; paternal grandparents, and several uncles. Patricia was a loving daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend. She loved her family greatly especially her nieces and nephews. There was not a person’s path...
Lorenzo Augustine (Humphrey) - age 70 - El Gu Aragon
Oct 9, 2013
\r\nLORENZO AUGUSTINE ARAGON (HUMPHREY), 70, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salomon and Anita Aragon; sisters, Lucille and Anita Aragon and son, Frankie Lawrence Aragon. Mr. Aragon is survived by his companion, Phylis Tafoya; brothers, Roman Aragon and wife Sylvia Romero and Vidal (Billie) Aragon and his...
Melisendro H. - age 85 - Truchas/Chamita Duran
Oct 9, 2013
Melisendro H. Duran Sr., 85, Born in Truchas and currently of Chamita passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jose T. and Lucia Duran, 2 sons, Melisendro Jr. and Pablo Duran, step-son, Joseph Trujillo, grandson; J.D. Mascareñas Jr., father and mother-in-law; Pedro and Maria Frutosa Sanchez, brothers and sisters, Andronico, and...
Houston Freeman - age 84 - White Rock Wilson
Oct 8, 2013
HOUSTON FREEMAN WILSON, 84, a resident of White Rock, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Lettey Wilson; brother, Raleigh and sister, Daisy Wilson. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 4, 1929. He graduated from Little Rock College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a...
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