Louisa C. -age 96 - El Guique Martinez
Sep 22, 2014
Louisa C. Martinez, 96, a resident of El Guique, New Mexico was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 22, 2014. Louisa was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Aurelia; husband, Pedro; daughter, Mary Martha McKinney, son, Richard R. Martinez; son-in-law, Larry Warehime; sisters, Sinforosa Lujan, Stella Sanchez, Terry Baker, brother, Jose H. Casados...
Leonarda - age 96 - Peñasco Roybal
Sep 21, 2014
Leonarda Roybal, 96, a resident of Peñasco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Delfinio and Eduvigen; children, Albert Roybal and Rosie Medina; siblings, Clovis Medina and Maria Pacheco. Leonarda is survived by her children, Roy Roybal and spouse Lydia, and Virginia Roybal both of Peñasco; son-in-law, Oben Medina of Vadito,...
Glenn S. Jr.- age 78 - Taos Pike
Sep 21, 2014
Glenn S. Pike, Jr., 78, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, after suffering a severe stroke. He was born in Decatur, Texas, on September 11, 1936. Glenn grew up in Odessa, Texas, and he attended Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising in 1957. He worked in advertising in Phoenix for about 10 years before moving...
Avenicio "Magellan" - age 82 - Sant Maestas
Sep 20, 2014
Avenicio “Magellan” Maestas, 82, a resident of Santo Niño, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Maestas; sons, Joseph, Lawrence and Leroy Maestas, daughter, Isabel Jaramillo; parents, Bonifacio and Rebecca Maestas; grandchildren, Michelle Herrera, and Ernest Jaramillo; brother, Mike Maestas; sister, Carmen Sanchez; sisters-in-law, Helga Maestas and Lorraine Maestas, brothers-in-law, Ramon...
Harold K.- Espanola / Las Cruces Hartell
Sep 18, 2014
Harold K. Hartell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died on Thursday September 18, 2014. He was a resident of the Espanola Valley for more than sixty years and recently resided in Las Cruces, New Mexico, surrounded by family and friends. Harold was born on September 5, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Edith and Victor Hartell. During World War...
Juan - Age 39 - Española - Romero
Sep 17, 2014
JUAN JAVIER ROMERO, 39, a resident of Española, went to be with the Lord following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Carlos Orlando Romero; infant nephew, Angel Carlos Romero; maternal grandparents, Juan A. and Manuelita Ulibarri and paternal grandparents, George and Sally Romero. Juan loved fishing and hunting. He...
Nancy - age 70 - Rio Chama Springfield
Sep 17, 2014
Nancy Springfield, 70, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Irene Adams; sisters, Betty Alexander, Elizabeth King; nephews, Kristopher Kirkland, Greg Bogdan, and other loving relatives. Nancy is survived by her children, Donna Simmons of Alcalde, Daniel Cornelihs and spouse Dusty of Dallas TX, Cody...
Lillian - Age 56 - Española - Gonzales
Sep 17, 2014
LILLIAN S. GONZALES, 56, a resident of Española, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Eudalia "Lala" Gonzales; grandparents, Aaron and Angelina Gonzales and Jose and Rosa Martinez; brothers and sisters, Donald Gonzales, Phillip Gonzales and Gene Gonzales; Karen Martinez and Betty Gonzales;...
Lee Pierotti - Age 97 - Los Alamos - Pierotti
Sep 15, 2014
Lee Pierotti, Age 97, passed away at home on Monday, September 15, 2014. Born Lena Silvia Ruffini on December 29, 1916, in Hastings, Colorado, to the late Germano (Herman) Ruffini and Maria (Mary) Zannon. She was raised in Walsenburg, Colorado, by her father and stepmother, the late Bianca Ruffini (Battisti). Lee was the “bella regazza” of her northern Italian immigrant...
Robin - age 27 - Velarde Martinez
Sep 14, 2014
Robin Martinez, 27, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Janelle Martinez; uncle, Nestor Martinez Jr., Mike and Sylvia Martinez; grandparents, Medardo and Sofia Lopez, and Benancio and Lugarda Martinez, great-grandparents. Robin was a loving mother, daughter, niece, and cousin. She graduated from Española Valley High...
Carlos Steven "Los" - age 27 - Chim Vigil
Sep 13, 2014
Carlos Steven “Los” Vigil, 27, a resident of Chimayo, was born April 14, 1987, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Sophia Trujillo. Carlos enjoyed riding horseback to the Truchas Peaks. Also, to Panchuela to mend fences and to enjoy the outdoors. He had a passion for writing...
Connie R. - Santa Fe Lucero
Sep 9, 2014
Connie R. Lucero, went to meet her loving God on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by all of her family. She was met in heaven by her parents, Apolonio and Justa Rodriguez; grandparents, Luciano and Pablita Rodriguez; parents-in-law, David and Bernardita Lucero; her loving uncles, Luciano Jr., and Antonio Rodriguez. Connie was a devoted, loving wife, mother,...
Jose Gabriel - Age 90 - Los Ojos - Abeyta
Sep 9, 2014
JOSÉ GABRIEL ABEYTA, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at his home in Los Ojos. He was born on July 14, 1924, in Los Ojos to Nicolás and Antonia Abeyta, who preceded him in death along with brothers and sisters, Anna María, María de la Luz, Isabelita, Illa, Pedro Narcisso, Rosenaldo, Clorinda, Roque Nicolás, José Horacio, José Teodoro and Nicolás...
Dixie - Española Akes-Cozart
Sep 9, 2014
Dixie Akes Cozart, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff, her parents; Leonard & Helen Akes and brother Lindy Akes. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy & Michelle Cozart; grandchildren, Jazmeen, Isabella, Jeffrey, & Jessica; her brother, Vern Akes & his wife Chrissy, her sisters, LeeAnn Rewey...
Maria Isabel (Isabelita) - age 100 Valdez
Sep 8, 2014
Maria Isabel Valdez (Isabelita), 100, a resident of Los Brazos, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. Isabel was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Valdez. She is survived by her children, Abel Valdez and wife Priscilla of Bernalillo, Joe Valdez and wife JoAnn of Los Brazos, Margie Atencio and husband Silviano of T.A.; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and...
Marvin - Age 66 - Vadito - MacAuley
Sep 7, 2014
Marvin W. MacAuley, 66, a well-known resident of Vadito, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2014 following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don; parents, McIvor and Greta; father-in-law, Marcelino and mother-in-law, Margarita Romero. He came to New Mexico as a logger in 1972. He met Clara at the Forest Service and remained in...
Maida (Magdalena) - age 84 - La Mesilla Garcia
Sep 6, 2014
Maida Garcia (Magdalena), 84, a resident of La Mesilla, formerly of Monrovia CA., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her home in La Mesilla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Garcia of Los Luceros; son, Alfonso Garcia Jr.; parents, Teofila and Jose Vialpando of Canones; brothers, Isais (Joe), Juan, Jose de Leon, Lonecio, sister,...
Mary - Age 80 - Los Alamos Cousins
Sep 5, 2014
MARY COUSINS, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014. Mary Ellen Cousins was born on the 20th of January, 1934 to Leo and Frieda Nordberg in St Louis, MO. She was the only daughter out of 5 children. She spent her early years growing up in St Louis and moved to Sparta, IL before Jr....
Jake - age 92 - Española Saiz
Sep 5, 2014
Jake Saiz, 92, Longtime resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 5, 2014 surrounded by family. He was born to the late Ricardo and Rebecca Saiz on March 3, 1922 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jake was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Saiz. The Saiz family has lived in the Valley for nearly 65...
Sandra - Age 43 - Española - Martinez
Sep 4, 2014
SANDRA QUINTANA MARTINEZ, 43, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernie Quintana; father of her son, Eric Bustos, Sr. She had an awesome personality and was always laughing and joking around. She was also a very loving and caring person. She would always...
