Johanna Wilhelmina - age 96 - Santa Fe Ogle
Jun 1, 2014
Johanna Wilhelmina Ogle, known by family and friends as Minnie, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Johanna was 96 years old. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ryndert and Augusta Schouten; sister, Lida Graybill, and brothers Arend and Riendert Schouten.\r\nJohanna grew up in Las Vegas, NV and moved to Los Alamos, NM, in 1944 with...
Donna - Age 83 - Los Alamos - Hill
May 31, 2014
Donna Hill, a resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully on May 31, 2014 after many years of illness. Donna Marie Lord was born to J. Donald and Agnes Lord on January 6, 1931 in Ellsworth, Maine. She attended the University of Maine and what is now Husson College where she obtained an RN degree. Donna served at Eastern Maine General...
Vince (Vences) - Age 50 - Chimayo - Martinez
May 30, 2014
Vince (Vences) H. Martinez, 50, a resident of Chimayo, went to be with his Lord on May 30, 2014. Vince was preceded in death by his parents, Vences and Frances Martinez; nieces, Patti and Carla Medina. He was a father, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. Vince was known as a very respectful individual. He had so many friends...
Angel Kathleen - age 23 - Española Morfin
May 30, 2014
Angel Kathleen Morfin, 23, a resident of Espanola passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. Angel was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Seferino and Marcelina Serrano, grandfathers, Joe Jaramillo, and Fermin Morfin, paternal grandparents, Manuel and Selida Morfin, maternal great-grandparents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo. Angel was born on May 7, 1991 in Española to Isaac F. Morfin and Gidget...
Kenneth J. "Kenny" - Age 47 - Espa� Martinez
May 29, 2014
KENNETH J. “KENNY” MARTINEZ, 47, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jose and Teofila Martinez; maternal grandparents, Bonifacio Trujillo and Rufinita DeVargas and uncle, Beltran Trujillo. Kenny was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandpa and friend. He will be dearly missed by all whom knew...
Rico - Age 39 - Chimayo - Martinez
May 29, 2014
RICO JAMES MARTINEZ, 39, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 in Las Cruces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Solomon and Pauline Martinez and Atanacio and Bernie Fernandez; uncles, Melcor, Avenicio and Gilbert Fernandez. Rico was a chef by trade. He was a very good, loving and compassionate person. He was a very...
Eileen Annette - age 71 - Hernandez Jensen - Martinez
May 29, 2014
Eileen Annette Jensen Martinez, 71, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband Gilberto Martinez; daughter, Heather Angelie Martinez; parents, Albert and Ila Ross Jensen; brother, Dennis Jensen. Eileen was devoted and very strong to her faith, she loved and cared for many people that she considered her adoptive...
Joy - age 59 - Santa Fe Hodges
May 27, 2014
\r\nJoy Hodges, 59, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. No servicesare being planned at this time. The family of Joy Hodges has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley.\r\n
Joseph - Age 55 - Española - Rivera
May 26, 2014
JOSEPH E. RIVERA, 55, a resident of Española and originally of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florenia Rivera and brother, Dennis Rivera. Joseph had an energetic spirit and the word “no” was not in his vocabulary as he was always eager to help anyone in need. The apple...
Manuel - Age 84 - Española - Valdez, Jr.
May 26, 2014
Manuel Valdez, Jr., 84, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Manuel was employed as a truck driver for many years. He also was employed by the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Department. Manuel was preceded in death by his wife Dulce T. “Candie” Valdez; parents, Manuel Sr. and Delidia Valdez; brother, Pastor...
Eva - Age 94 - Arroyo de Agua - Gallegos
May 25, 2014
EVA GALLEGOS, 94, a resident of Arroyo de Agua, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anastacio Gallegos; parents, Venceslao and Rosita Velasquez; sons, Alex and Joe Gallegos; raised as a daughter, Beverly Martinez; siblings, Magdalena Olivas, Joe Ortega, Levi Ortega and Mike Ortega. Eva was a hard working lady who...
Leland - Age 93 - Los Alamos - Neher
May 25, 2014
LELAND K. NEHER, 93, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born in Porterville, California in December 2, 1920 to John and Lena Neher. Leland married Margaret Ruth Farris in 1943, his partner and wife of 71 years. They started a family and in 1953 moved to Los Alamos where Leland worked at...
Dianna - Age 53 - Las Vegas, Nevada/Youngsvil Salazar
May 25, 2014
\r\nDIANNA SANDRA SALAZAR, 53, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, originally of Youngsville, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie A. Salazar; brother, Bobby Salazar; paternal grandfather, Liberato Salazar; maternal grandparents, Sabiniano Lovato and Delfinia Martinez and nephew, Dylan Salazar. Dianna had a very kind, loving and giving heart, she would...
Fidel - age 90 - Los Luceros Alarid
May 23, 2014
\r\nFIDEL ALARID, 90, a resident of Los Luceros, made his final journey home to our Lord on Friday, May 23, 2014. He was born November 19, 1923 in Santa Fe to Inez Gonzales and Amado Alarid. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Octaviano and David Alarid; sisters, Elena Gonzales, Dolores Rodriguez and Rosa Garcia and his grandson,...
Alice - Age 89 - Los Alamos - Westervelt
May 21, 2014
ALICE KENNEDY WESTERVELT, 89, a member of the Los Alamos community since 1955, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 as a result of a fall. She was preceded by her husband of 51 years, Donald and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Mary and Mary's sons, Matthew and Mark; son, Donald, Jr., daughter, Kimberly and husband Lorin, Kim's...
Santiago "Jimmy" - Age 52 - Españo Avila
May 20, 2014
Santiago “Jimmy” Avila, 52, a resident of Espanola, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Avila Velasquez, aunt, Ninfa Maestas; infant niece, Socorro Avila Barela; half-sisters, Veronica Tapia Martinez and Gloria Tapia; half-brother, Jimmy Tapia and biological father, Elidoro Tapia. Santiago was employed for 19 years with the Howell & Associates...
Dolores C. - age 83 - Española/Coyote Martinez
May 20, 2014
Dolores C. Martinez, 83, resident of Española, formally of Coyote, passed away of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Remijio and Saturnina Chacon; husband, Samuel Martinez; son, Delfin E. Martinez, daughter, Evelyn Weber, Grandson Who she raised Delfinsito Martinez; granddaughter Kelly Ann Martinez; brothers, Herman, Horacio, Andranico, Diego Chacon and...
Jose Anselmo "Chemo" - Age 50 - Gal Padilla
May 20, 2014
JOSE ANSELMO “CHEMO” PADILLA, 50, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Elizaida Padilla; brothers, Eddie and Pat Padilla; sister, Rose Martinez and brothers-in-law, Robert and Thomas Martinez. Mr. Padilla is survived by his daughter, Katherine Sanchez and husband Paul Ortega of Gallina; sisters, Angie Arellano...
Martin - age 10 - Española Palacios Jr.
May 19, 2014
MARTIN PALACIOS, Jr., “Mi Jito” 10, a resident of Española, passed away of a lengthy terminal illness on Monday, May 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Eliseo and Beroniz Ortega, Ernesto and Frances Martinez and Charlie and Floraida Abeyta and uncles, Joe and Raymond Ortega. Martin is survived by his mother that loved and cared for...
Nathaniel "Nat/Nate" - Age 28 - San Garcia
May 19, 2014
NATHANIEL “NAT/NATE” GARCIA, 28, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Garcia; grandparents, Elias and Tomasita Garcia; God-father, Frank Aguino and uncle, Arnie Padilla. Nathaniel is survived by his mother, Lori Padilla; sister, Kara Garcia and companion Merlin Martinez; nephew, Isaiah Martinez; niece, Gabriella...
