Olga - Age 99 - Los Alamos - Tatter
Jun 3, 2013
OLGA L. TATTER, 1913-2013\r\n Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Olga L. Tatter nee Jarkovská, passed away quietly on June 3, 2013, in Los Alamos, New Mexico near her children. She was 99.\r\n She was a devoted mother, a vibrant, courageous woman, intelligent, with an indomitable spirit filled with the joy of life. She had a quick smile, a gentle laugh and a...
Cipia R. Age - 90 - Chimayo Dominguez
Jun 3, 2013
Cipia R. Dominguez, 90, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Consuelo Dominguez; parents, Victor and Veronize Romero; brothers: Jeremias Romero and Felix Romero; sister, Adonelia Pacheco; god-daughter, Lorraine Barela. Cipia was a loving wife of 67 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and neighbor. She loved...
Doris P. Age - 86 Stevenson
Jun 2, 2013
Doris P. Stevenson, Born Theodora Doris Pulone in Trenton, New Jersey to Daniel A. and Edith (Speidel) Pulone, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Doris was blessed with a generous and loving spirit, always thinking of others before thinking of herself. A talented musician, she attended Drew College on a music scholarship. Her education was interrupted when she fell...
LeRoy - Age 71 - Chimayo - Martinez
Jun 1, 2013
LEROY C. MARTINEZ, 71, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 1, 2013 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fidel and Fidelita Martinez; in-laws, Arsenio and Mary Martinez; sister, Lugarda Sanchez; brother, Fidel Martinez, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Jose L. Vigil, Juan Baca and...
Waldo - Age 50 - Nambe - Ortiz, Jr.
Jun 1, 2013
Our beloved, Waldo Ortiz, Jr., 50 a lifelong resident of Nambe passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2013. He will always be remembered as caring; a devoted son, brother, grandfather, cousin, nephew, uncle and friend. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his parents, Waldo and Martha Ortiz of Nambe; son, Rick Ortiz (Rosa); brother, DJ Ortiz and wife Shannon of...
Joe Marino Age - 75 - Cerrillo/Alcalde Leyba, Sr.
May 31, 2013
Joe Marino Leyba Sr., 75, born in Cerrillos and current resident of Alcalde was called home to the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Blessed father embrace him in your loving arms and welcome him into eternity in your grace. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simplicio and Pablita Leyba; siblings: Rosina Garcia,...
Mary - Age 89 - Chimayo - Vasquez
May 30, 2013
Mary Vasquez, 89, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, May 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jose Elias Vasquez; daughter, Maria de Lourdes Garcia; granddaughter, Norma Jean Vasquez; parents, Nabor and Rosana Cortez; in-laws: Jose Elias and Maria Vasquez; Mary is survived by her...
Armando - Age 67 - Hernandez War
May 28, 2013
ARMANDO WAR, 67, a resident of Hernandez passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Armando was born on July 14, 1945 to Magarito and Sirila War of Hernandez. Armando will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and recreational spirit. Armando had many family and friends that loved and cared for him. He will be...
Claudia - Age 58 - Española - Dominguez
May 27, 2013
Claudia Dominguez (La Tamalera), 58, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. She was born on May 29, 1954. She was preceded in death by her mother, baby girl, Merced Roxanne Zurla and mother-in-law, Anna Maria Fresquez. Claudia will be remembered for her tamales and carne seca. She was a Broncos fan and loved her dogs...
Donald Adonias - Age 87 - Los Alamos - Ortega
May 27, 2013
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013, as a result of a recent illness, our beloved father, Donald (Adonias) Ortega, 87, passed from this world into the open arms of the Lord.Donald Ortega was a former resident of Los Alamos and resided in Idaho Falls with his daughter, Suzanna and son-in-law, Andrew Phillips since July 2011.Donald was born on March...
Nathan - Age 36 - Llano - Lujan
May 27, 2013
NATHAN LUJAN, 36, a resident of Llano, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 following lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Patrocinio and Emelina Lujan of Llano; maternal grandparents, Ricardo and Barbarita Martinez of Peñasco and Pablo and Emelina Tafoya of Utah; brother, Richard Lujan who passed away 5 months ago; God-parents, Eli and Jacinta...
Steven Harold Age - 29 - Española Talachy
May 26, 2013
Steven Harold Talachy, 29, a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Harold R. Talachy; maternal grandfather, Samuel Vigil; paternal grandparents, Faustin and Ingnacita Talachy; uncles: Freddie, Ricky, Eppie and Joseph Tapia, Ross Maestas and Louie Talachy. Steven was a great father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin...

Clyde D. Age - 52 - Mesa de Poleo Lujan
May 24, 2013
Clyde D. Lujan, 52, a resident of Mesa de Poleo passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Daniel Lujan; brothers: Derrick and Joseph Lujan; niece, Sara Salazar. Clyde loved visiting people while spreading his cheer through his singing. He also loved making people laugh through his jokes and comic ways. Always...
Lawrence T. Age - 53 - Santa Fe Valdez
May 24, 2013
Lawrence T. Valdez, age 53, was born May 19, 1960 in Santa Fe, N.M. and went to be with Our Lord on May 24, 2013 due to injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident in Angel Fire, N.M. en route to his favorite motorcycle rally, the Memorial Day Run in Red River, N.M. Lawrence was preceded in death by his...
John J. (Spider) Age - 78 - Sombrillo Gonzales
May 24, 2013
John J. Gonzales (Spider), 78, a resident of Sombrillo passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; daughter, Pamela; father, Matias; sister, Rose Dotson. He worked at Peabody Coal Mines in Kayenta, AZ for many years. He was also employed at Santa Fe County until his retirement. He had a love for...

Miriam E. Age - 79 - Santa Fe Griego
May 24, 2013
Miriam E. Griego, 79, a resident of Santa Fe passed away from a long term illness on Friday, May 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Olga Rios; and infant sister. Miriam started her adult life in the religious order of St. Francis, 22 years. She was an academic advisor with UW in Seattle. She was...
Stephen "Steve" Davidson Age - 88 - Stoddard
May 24, 2013
Stephen “Steve” Davidson Stoddard, 88, died May 24, 2013. World War II veteran, “Battle of the Bulge”soldier, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge recipient, devoted husband and father, Ceramic Engineer Extraordinaire, Justice of the Peace, Los Alamos County Commissioner, three term New Mexico State Senator, Patriot, Statesman, Los Alamos Living Treasure, a friend to all, a connoisseur of...

Susanna - Age 99 - Albuquerque - Atencio
May 23, 2013
SUSANNA ATENCIO, 99, a resident of Albuquerque and originally of Cebolla and Chama, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013. A rosary will be recited on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Santo Niño Catholic Church in Cebolla with a memorial mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at the Las Nutrias Catholic Cemetery. The...
Juan "Player" Age - 29 - Chimayo Lopez
May 23, 2013
Juan “Player” Lopez, 29, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 due to a fatal pedestrian hit and run accident in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Sammy Lopez Sr.; mother, Darlene Barela; stepfather, who raised him, Ricky Barela; grandma, Ophelia Padilla; uncles: Jerry, Julian, Juan, Mike and Jimmy Padilla; aunt,...
Mary B. Age - Santa Fe Garcia
May 21, 2013
Mary B. Garcia, 83, a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Garcia; son, Gilbert R. Garcia; parents, Lucy R. and Anselmo Benavidez; son-in-law, Richard Cebada; half-brother, Ross Valdez; half-sister, Chriselda Trujillo. Mary is survived by her daughters: Yvonne Grant, Lucy Cebada, Rosemarie and Lorraine Garcia, Yvette...
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