Rodney - Age 79 - Los Alamos - Thurston
Jun 22, 2013
Rodney Sundby Thurston , was born September 17, 1933 in Brooklyn NY, and lived his early years and some of his high school and college years in the home that was originally his grandparents in the southern part of Brooklyn several blocks in from Greys End Bay. Rodeny died after almost a year long battle with progressive pulmonary fibrosis that...
Eutilia - Age 88 - Ojo Caliente Rivera
Jun 21, 2013
Eutilia Rivera, age 88, a resident of Ojo Caliente went home peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 21, 2013. She was born in Ojo Caliente on August 6, 1924. She peacefully went home to be with our lord and reunited with her parents Geronimo and Rufinita Garcia; husband, Maclovio Rivera; son, Gabriel Rivera; grandson, Ross Martinez; brothers,...
Walter - Age 87 - Los Alamos Reichelt
Jun 21, 2013
Walter Reichelt, 87, passed away on Friday June 21, 2013 peacefully with his family members by his side. Walter was born on July 27, 1925 in Long Island, New York. In 1943 he served in the U.S. Army as a tank commander in France and Czechoslovakia. Following the war, he earned his B.S. at the University of North Carolina at...
Jason - Age 42 - Chimayo - Duran
Jun 20, 2013
Jason P. Duran, 42 a resident of Chimayo passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Jose E. Duran, Jr; nephew, Gary Duran, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Valentino E. Baca, Sr. and Jerry Gurule and niece, Nakita Garcia. Jason was an Española Valley Graduate from the class of 1988. Jason was also a U.S....
Dolores Maria - Age 71 - San Pedro/Velarde Velarde
Jun 17, 2013
DOLORES MARIA VELARDE, 71, a resident of San Pedro/Velarde, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe A. and Josie Q. Martinez; grandparents, Amarante and Ramoncita Quintana and Alfredo and Margarita Martinez; uncles, Ed Sauer and Rocky Newton. Dolores had a big giving heart; she was a very kind and generous...
Patricia - Age 90 - Arroyo Seco - Trujillo
Jun 17, 2013
PATRICIA Z. TRUJILLO, 90, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felipe R. Trujillo; son, Victor N. Trujillo; grandson, Marcos Trujillo. Patricia loved gardening, sewing and making jewelry. She dedicated a lot of her time preaching with her brothers and sisters from the Kingdom Hall. Patricia is...
William - Age 79 - Tierra Amarilla/Española Gordon
Jun 17, 2013
WILLIAM R. GORDON, 79, a resident of Tierra Amarilla and formerly of Española, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Maudie Gordon and wife, Margie Gordon. Mr. Gordon is survived by his children, Veronica Hennigh and husband Lonnie of Tierra Amarilla, Brenda Blackford and husband Jack...
Donna - Age 53 - Gallina - Cordova -
Jun 16, 2013
Donna Cordova, (Mama Donna) 53, a resident of Gallina, went to be with The Lord on June 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abram and Edwina Cordova, and her son Mario Gallegos. Ms. Cordova is survived by her daughters April Cordova, Heather Gallegos and her son Eli Gallegos, her companion; Elemin Gallegos, their sons EJ Gallegos,...
Loyola- Age 76- La Villita- Quintana
Jun 15, 2013
LOYOLA S. QUINTANA, 76, a lifelong resident of Los Luceros, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2013 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mercedes “Marcie” Quintana; parents, Maximilliano and Mercedes Martinez; brothers, Efren and Ben Martinez; raised like a brother, Peter Martinez; nephew and God-son, Tim Martinez; niece Pamela Maestas; father-in-law,...
Josephine - Age 55 - Santa Clara Pueblo - Gallegos
Jun 15, 2013
JOSEPHINE (CITA) STONE GALLEGOS, 55, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Preston Stone and brother, Charles Stone. Josephine loved her Indian culture and participated in many of the Pueblo’s dances. Previously, she was employed by the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, for...
Aurora - Age 87 - Chimayo - Martinez
Jun 14, 2013
AURORA MARTINEZ, 87, a resident of Chimayo, was born January 11, 1926 in Jerome, AZ to Octaviana and Manuel Rodriguez. She passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 following a lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s. After the death of her husband, Rubel Martinez in March 2004, Aurora lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Harold Ortega in Albuquerque then was...
Betty Lou - Age 78 - Española - Norris
Jun 13, 2013
Betty Lou Norris, 78, a lifelong resident of the Española Valley passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Betty was born on December 5, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; son, Patrick; parents, Leopoldo and Aggie Serna; and aunt, Pilar Serna. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister,...
Sandra Age - 96 - Española Gentry
Jun 12, 2013
SANDRA GENTRY, 96 a long time resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Gentry and son, Don Gentry. Mrs. Gentry is survived by her children, Jack, Sean and John Gentry and Carolyn Keeler and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 19,...
Floyd Age - 68 - Cordova Montoya
Jun 10, 2013
Floyd Montoya, 68, a resident of Cordova passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, June 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Montoya; nephews: Troy Romero and Dean Salazar. Mr. Montoya was well known for his passion of cars. His most prized possession was his 52 Chevy Fleetline which he cruised throughout...
Bernice E. Age - 58 - Albuquerque/Alcalde Medina Gutierrez
Jun 10, 2013
BERNICE ELIZABETH MEDINA-GUTIERREZ, was led by the angels to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 10, 2013. She was born in Fairview on February 20, 1955 and was raised in Alcalde. She was preceded in death by her grandparents that helped raise her, Trinidad and Camilo Medina; aunt/madrina, Frances Martinez and several other relatives and friends. Bernice attended Española Valley...
Matthew "Matt" Age - 50 - Pojoaque Roybal
Jun 10, 2013
Matthew “Matt” Roybal, 50, a resident of Pojoaque passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Addie Roybal; sister, Marlene Roybal. Matthew was a loving father, son & brother, who will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. His gracious smile would light up any room that would...
Felicity - Age 16 - Alcalde - Rascon
Jun 9, 2013
FELICITY RASCON, 16, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Elizabeth Fenlon and uncle, John M. Fenlon. Felicity is survived by her parents, Rudy and Gayle Rascon of Alcalde; brothers and sisters, Vanessa Sanchez and husband Ronald L., Alexis Rascon all of Alcalde, David Rascon of...
Miguel A. Age - 40 - Española Salazar
Jun 8, 2013
Miguel A. Salazar, 40, a resident of Española passed away after a short valiant battle against Thymic Carcinoma on Saturday, June 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frankie and Marcella Southard; paternal uncles: Gilbert and Richard Salazar, Dick Jamieson; aunts: Barbara and Rita Salazar. Miguel was a loving father, son, brother, uncle & friend. His...
Ignacia Age - 95 (Bustos) Martinez
Jun 5, 2013
Ignacia (Bustos) Martinez, 95, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband Federico H. Martinez; parents Amavilis and Maria de la Luz Bustos; siblings Tomas Bustos, Danny Bustos, Eloisa Medina and Teresina Tafoya; niece Mary Lou Tafoya and nephew Leroy Tafoya.\r\nIgnacia was born on January 12, 1918 in Alcalde and lived in Española for most...
Ruth - Los Alamos Kunkle
Jun 3, 2013
Ruth Kunkle passed away on 3rd of June at her home in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Ruth Bertha Corbett Kunkle was born 27 August 1926 in Flagstaff, Arizona, the daughter of Melvin and Hazel Campbell Corbett. The parents separated when Ruth was very small, and she was raised by her mother and step-father Orvill Pendergrass, and by the extended Corbett...
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