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Eufemia - Age 81 - Gallina - Jacquez
Oct 9, 2014
EUFEMIA JACQUEZ, 81, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Irene Jacquez; parents, Sergio and Adelina Chacon; sons-in-law, Richard Branch and Mike Bangert; grandson, Derrick Jacquez and great-grandson, Gary Morfin, Jr. Mrs. Jacquez is survived by her husband of 65 years, Eliseo Jacquez; children, Delfin Jacquez (Rita), Olivia...
Elizabeth Anne - age 83 - Los Alamos Jalbert
Oct 9, 2014
Elizabeth Anne Jalbert, 83, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, October 9, 2014 following a lengthy illness.\r\nShe is survived by her husband of 57 years, Roland A Jalbert; she is also survived by her children and their spouses and grandchildren, Marc Jalbert, Darby and Maddy from Longmont Colorado; Louis and Dawn Jalbert, Elyse and...
Alfredo J. "Humphrey" - age 63 - Es Garcia
Oct 9, 2014
Alfredo J. Garcia, “Humphrey” 63, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, October, 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Lovato- Garcia; parents, Isabel and Genoveva Garcia; sisters, Delfinita Garcia, Cristerna Salazar, brother, Eligio Garcia; father-in-law, Evaristo Rivera. Mr. Garcia was enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years and then with the National...
Henry - age 59 - Llano de San Juan Garcia
Oct 7, 2014
HENRY GARCIA, 59, a resident of Llano de San Juan, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Demetrio and Alcarita Esquibel; paternal grandparents, Leopoldo and Sofiria Garcia and uncles, Juan and Floyd Esquibel. Henry is survived by his son, Manuel Vasquez; parents, Elfido and Mercebella Garcia of Llano de San Juan;...
Anabelle C. - age 49 - EspaƱola War
Oct 6, 2014
Anabelle C. War, 49, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2014, after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. Anabelle was preceded in death by her grandparents, Margarito and Sirila War, Ana Maria and Agapito Madrid; close aunt, Orsinia Lopez; a very close cousin who she considered a brother, Bobby Lopez, and cousin Benny Lopez....
Randy - Age 51 - Alcalde - Maestas
Oct 6, 2014
Randy Maestas, 51, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vidal and Elicia Maestas; sister, Beverlie Maestas; uncles, Vidal Maestas, Rubel Maestas, Toby Montaño, Freddy Archuleta and Wilfred Salazar; aunt, Teresa Maestas; father-in-law, Pastor Elias Valdez; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Valdez and Patrick Martinez; sister-in-law, Margaret Watson. Randy is survived...
Helene M. -age 91 - Los Alamos Emery
Oct 6, 2014
Helene M. Emery, 91, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, died at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos on October 6, 2014 of natural causes.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Emery in 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Dr. Deborah Heath of Las Cruces, and DyAnne Short and her husband Tom of Los Alamos. She is...
Margarito Anthony - age 46 - Abiquiu Velasquez
Oct 5, 2014
Margarito Anthony Velasquez, 46, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Margarito was preceded in death by his sister, Esther Velasquez Padilla; maternal grandparents, Emiliano and Andalsia Lopez, paternal grandparents, Margarito and Soledad Velasquez. Margarito was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. He was a proud owner of Velasquez Electrical Services, and he loved to...
Marlene E. - age 57 - Chimayo Course
Oct 3, 2014
Marlene E. Course, 57, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ercinia and David T. Ortiz; sister, Amy Sanchez, Christine Gauna; aunt Lydia Martinez. She enjoyed her job at LANL. She loved her 3 granddaughters which she called her “Girls”. She loved gardening, astronomy and tending to her...
Gilbert - age 86 - Los Alamos Naranjo
Oct 2, 2014
Gilbert Richard Naranjo, 86, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed into the arms of the Lord on October 2, 2014, with his loving family at his side. Gilbert was preceded in death by his devoted wife Helen, parents Ted and Ellen Naranjo and sister Flora Miakos.\r\nAlthough Gilbert suffered many health conditions throughout the years he always accepted his...
Rick J. - age 49 - Nambe Romero
Oct 1, 2014
\r\nRick J. Romero, 49, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. His presence well be sorely missed by all. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Clara Leon, maternal grandfather, Adrian Herrera; niece Vanessa (Vinny) Herrera; uncles, David (Leonard) and Ed (Eno) Leon. Rick was a veteran of the...
Judge Lorenzo - Age 90 - Los Luceros Martinez
Sep 27, 2014
Judge Lorenzo V. Martinez (Good Looking), age 90, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 27th, 2014. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita “Jenny” Martinez; parents, Norberto and Aurora Martinez; infant daughter, Priscilla Martinez; brother, Salomon Martinez, Pauline Martinez; sister, Stella Martinez and husband, Ismael; sister-in-law, Celina Martinez; grandson, John...
Orlando - Age 80 - EspaƱola - Maestas
Sep 26, 2014
ORLANDO MAESTAS, 80, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vianes and Olivama Maestas; sister, Patty Vigil; beloved grandsons, Kevin D. Martinez, Nicholas Maestas and Gabriel Fresquez; parents-in-law, Conce and Esther Martinez; brothers-in-law, Manuel, Freddie and Eloy Martinez, Sam Garcia....
Juan (Johnny) - Age 69 - Arroyo Seco - Gonzales
Sep 26, 2014
JUAN GONZALES (JOHNNY), 69, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Crestina Gonzales; brothers, Fidel and Randy Gonzales; sister, Lita Gonzales; daughter-in-law, Annette Gonzales and nephews Richard and Joseph. He spent many years working as a truck...
Emilia - Age 73 - Chimayo - Vigil
Sep 26, 2014
EMILIA MARIA VIGIL, 73, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Max Vigil; daughter, Sharon Vigil; grandson, Nicholas Smith; father, Maximino Martinez; mother, Margarita Vigil; step-father, Antonio Vigil; mother-in-law, Sabina Vigil; father-in-law, Fabian Vigil; sister, Celestina Maes and brother-in-law, Juanito Maez. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her husband,...
Lizzie "GG" - Age 91 - Alcalde - Medina
Sep 24, 2014
Lizzie “GG” Medina, 91, a lifelong resident of Alcalde, passed away at home Wednesday, September 24, 2014 with her family by her side. She graduated from Santa Cruz High School and after graduation, during World War II, Lizzie along with her sister’s Frances and Anita, moved to Chula Vista, CA where they were employed as the iconic “Rosie the Riveter’s”....
Manuel - Age 70 - Santa Cruz - Maes
Sep 24, 2014
MANUEL R. (JOKER) MAES, 70, a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He graduated in 1962 as a Crusader and then served in the US Army and spent time in Germany and other parts of Europe. He was involved in sports throughout his life both as an athlete and an official. He worked with...
Edward A. "Brownie" - Santa Fe Brown
Sep 24, 2014
Edward A. Brown, “Brownie”, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He was born in Anniston, Alabama, on October 23, 1924 to the late William Herbert Brown and Myrtle L. Brown. He was raised in Alabama and joined the Navy. He served 11 years in active duty as Lieutenant Commander and continued in the active reserves until he...
Carmelita B. - age - 97 - EspaƱola Quintana de Naranjo
Sep 23, 2014
Carmelita B. Quintana de Naranjo, “La Flor del El Llano” and a longtime resident of the same community in Española, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Albuquerque at the age of 97, following a short illness.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Jose Carlos...
Jill - Age 46 - EspaƱola - Mayo
Sep 22, 2014
JILL MAYO, 46, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on May 31, 1968. A longtime resident of Los Alamos, she worked as an accountant. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gilda M Kave. Ms. Mayo is survived by her father, Elmer C. Kave; sister, Gina Smith; brothers,...
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