Julian - 71 - La Villita Ortiz
Sep 15, 2013
Julian D. Ortiz, 71, a resident from La Villita, passed away peacefully from a lengthily illness on Sunday, September 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; Florida and Julian Ortiz, daughter, Carla Dean- Ortiz, sister, Lucille Montoya, brothers, Joe, Mike, and Paul Ortiz. Julian was best known as a barber in White Rock for 45 years. Julian...
Melisendro "Mel" Jr. "Skidro&q Duran
Sep 15, 2013
Melisendro “Mel” Duran Jr. “Skidro”, 62, a resident of Chamita/La Posta passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Sunday, September 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Floyd Trujillo, and Pablo Duran; nephew J.D. Mascarenas Jr.; paternal grandparents, Jose Todocio and Lucia Duran, maternal grandparents, Pedro and Maria Frutosa Sanchez, uncles and...
Thomasita N. - Española Cata
Sep 14, 2013
\r\nThomasita N. Cata , a resident of Espanola was called home by our Lord Jesus on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Thomasita was born to Mary B. and Faustine Chavez on November 5, 1923. Thomasita is survived by her daughters; Barbara and husband Larry Phillips, Marie Kaye and companion Tony, son, Ernest and wife Sandra Cata, eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren,...
Joe F - age 92 - Los Pachecos Martinez
Sep 13, 2013
Joe F. Martinez, 92, a lifelong resident of Los Pachecos, was carried to God late in the evening of Friday, September 13, 2013. Joe was a veteran of World War II, traveling through France, Germany and the U.S. He was a truck driver, school bus driver and also retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory. He, along with his wife, Frances,...
Joseph - age 82 - Española Merhege
Sep 13, 2013
Joseph F. Merhege, 82, a lifelong resident of Española Valley passed away of a brief illness on Friday, September 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; Fidel and Latify Merhege, 4 brothers, Johnny, James, Fidel Jr., and Michael Merhege, sisters, Jessie Fidel and Jennie Michael. Mr. Merhege was a Lector at Santa Cruz de La Cañada Catholic...
Roberta M. "Bobbie" - age 70 - Espa Rivera
Sep 13, 2013
Roberta M. “Bobbie” Rivera, 70, a resident of Española went home peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents; Tomas and Trinidad Lucero, brother, Tommy Lucero; grandmother, Teresita Lucero, and a daugther, Annette Rivera. Bobbie loved going to the casino, and loved being around family and friends. She always loved going with her husband...
Jody - age 42 - Ranchitos Garcia
Sep 12, 2013
\r\n \r\n \r\nJody L. Garcia, 42, a resident of Ranchitos passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandmother’s; Josephine Garcia Valdez, and Bernie Romero, grandfather; Anselmo Lopez, close aunt; Carla DeVargas, uncles; Benny and Dennis Lopez, and Godparents Jake and Lydia Maestas. Jody is survived by his companion Linda Valenzuela; his parents, Joseph and...
Darrell " Dobbs" - 62 - Santa Clara Tafoya
Sep 12, 2013
Darrell “Dobbs” Tafoya, 62, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father; Jose Daniel Tafoya Sr., mother, Billie Rose Tafoya, brothers; Claude Tafoya Sr., Lincoln Tafoya Sr., and Allison Tafoya, and a niece Linette Tafoya. Darrell loved being with family treasured his 9 grandchildren, participate in pueblo...
Elizabeth - Age 35 - Albuquerque - Bateman -
Sep 11, 2013
ELIZABETH EMILIE BATEMAN, 35, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2013, after a long struggle with mental illness. Elizabeth is a Los Alamos native and best remembered as a loving daughter, sister, and friend. She will be missed by her father, Alfred Bateman; brothers, Andrew Bateman (and wife, Lindsay) and Jef Bateman (and wife, Sheryl) and...
Martha - age 70 - Nambe Ortiz
Sep 11, 2013
\r\n \r\nMartha I. Ortiz, 70, devoted mother and wife, a resident of Nambe passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Martha was preceded in death by her son, Waldo Ortiz, Jr. and brother, Mike Gallegos. Mrs. Ortiz is survived by her husband, Waldo Ortiz, Sr. of Nambe; daughter, Dianna Davis and husband Andre of Arizona; son, Dickie Ortiz and wife Shannon...
Charlotte - Arroyo Seco - Ellison
Sep 10, 2013
CHARLOTTE GAYNELL ELLISON, a resident of Arroyo Seco in the Española Valley, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, in the loving company of her family. Gaynell was born on November 19, 1926, to Charles Alton Seim, Jr., and Ella Helene Seim (nee Flandorffer) in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1959, she ventured west with her husband, three children, and...
Genevieve R. - Age 84 - Española - Archuleta
Sep 10, 2013
GENEVIEVE R. “JENNY” ARCHULETA, 84, a resident of Española, our precious Jenny went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.She was preceded in death by her parents, Margarito and Amelia Romero; brothers, Edumenio, Jose Guadalupe and Juan V. Romero; and father of her only daughter, Baltazar Archuleta. May their souls rest with the Lord. Ms. Archuleta is...
Thomas "Tommy" - Ensenada - Cordova -
Sep 7, 2013
THOMAS “TOMMY” CORDOVA, a resident of Ensenada, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Cordova. Mr. Cordova was retired Major from the Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Cordova is survived by his wife, Olivia Jane Cordova; children, Tom “Ty” Cordova, Tamara Cordova, James Cordova, Mary Jane Cordova and Modesta Cordova and...
Kimberly - Age 51 - Española - Sandlin
Sep 6, 2013
Kimberly (Kim Kong) Sandlin, 51, a resident of Española passed away suddenly on Friday, September 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother; Sophie Hayes, grandparents JD Sr., and Rosalia Martinez; aunts, Jen and Dillia Martinez; uncles, Augustine and Wilbert Martinez, Cousin; JD III, Miguel, Andy, Charlie, and Phillip Martinez. Kimberly was a loving mother and sister she...
Baby Jaydn Kevin - Española Dixon
Sep 4, 2013
Jaydn Kevin Dixon, newborn, continued his journey as a precious angel on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by his maternal-great grandparents Urban and Aggie Archuleta; paternal great-grandmother, Carmen Dixon; Jaydn is survived by his mother, Tanya Dixon; father, Jaymes Maes; brother, Antoine Padilla; grandmother, Shirley Gurule and husband Robert; grandfather, Dino Dixon and companion Janice; great-grandfather,...
Marianita - Age 90 - Chimayo - Jaramillo -
Sep 4, 2013
MARIANITA JARAMILLO, 90, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mauricio and Andrellita Martinez; husband, Floyd Jaramillo; son, David Jaramillo; son-in-law, Billy Martinez; in-laws, Ramon and Pablita Jaramillo; brothers, Juan Martinez, Mauricio Martinez, Jr. and Ernesto Martinez and sister, Ninfa Martinez. Mrs. Jaramillo is...
Eliseo - 93 - Española Romero
Sep 4, 2013
Eliseo Romero, 93, a resident of Espanola passed away after living a long wonderful loving life on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents Juan Antonio and Emila Romero; his loving wife Adonilia Romero; brothers, Zacarias Romero, Edwardo Romero, sister; Olivama Pineda, and other relatives and friends where he has joined them in pardise. Eliseo...
Stephen - Age 47 - Ohkay Owingeh - Walters -
Sep 3, 2013
Stephen P. Walters, 47, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He is survived by his mother Lezlie Shell and husband Dan; brother, Andrew Walters; children, Ashley and Lance Futh, Andrew and Autumn Riggs, and loving wife Patricia. Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Eagles Club in...
Anita - Age 86 - Ojo Caliente - Martinez
Sep 3, 2013
ANITA MARTINEZ, 86, a resident of Ojo Caliente, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and tia Anita passed into eternal life on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Teofila Martinez; sisters, Celina and Cora; her children, Melba, Vickie and Joseph; her daughter-in-law, Kathy and her granddaughter, Victoria. Anne was a loving, caring...
Susie - Age 92 - Española - Wilton
Sep 2, 2013
Susie C. Wilton, 92, a resident of Española, passed away of natural causes on Monday, September 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband; Henry J. Wilton, daughter; Agnes Mercado, son; Freddie Madrid, two grandsons, Ray Madrid and Pres Salazar, sister; Rosa Ulibarri, and numerous other loved ones. She was owner and operator of Susies Café in Taos...
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