Marissa - Age 19 - Alcalde Martinez
Jul 10, 2013
Marissa R. Martinez, 19, a resident of Alcalde, NM, born June 29, 1994 passed away Wednesday morning July, 10 2013 in a tragic car accident. She is preceeded in death by her boyfriend, Eric Romero; grandfather, Patricio Martinez; great-grand fathers, Leopoldo Gonzales, Augustine Bustos and Faustin Trujillo; great-grand mothers, Eulemia Trujillo, Lorencita Velarde, and Lucy Bustos. Marissa graduated from Espanola...
Eric James - Age 21 - Alcalde - Romero
Jul 10, 2013
Eric James Romero, 21, a resident of Alcalde, NM, went to meet his savior and creator on July 10, 2013, after sustaining injuries from a car accident with his fiancée, Marissa Martinez. Eric’s greatest accomplishments were his three children. Eric’s love for hunting and fishing was when he was with his dad and his grandpo, Archie. He also loved to...
Elaine - age 46 - Okay Owingeh Casias - Martinez
Jul 10, 2013
Elaine Joyce Casias Martinez, age 46, a resident of Okay Owingeh passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Elaine was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Aurelia and Miguel Casias; maternal grandparents, Antonio and Carnation Montoya; husband, Eric R. Martinez; granddaughter, Audianna Martinez and special cousin, Debbie Casias. Elaine is survived by her parents, Johnny Casias and wife...
Robert - Age 82 - Gallina - Martinez
Jul 9, 2013
Robert A. Martinez, age 82, a lifelong resident of Gallina, went home peacefully on Tuesday, July 09, 2013. He was born in Abiquiu on November 30, 1931. He peacefully went home to be with our Lord and reunited with his parents, Antonio and Teodorita Martinez; brothers, Tomas, Sisto, and Antonio Martinez Jr. and sister Frances Herrera. Robert is survived by...
Roy A. - Age 57 - Chimayo - Towles
Jul 8, 2013
ROY A. TOWLES, 57, a resident of Chimayo, went to be with our Lord on Monday, July 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Sinforosa Towles and sister, Lillian Teresita Martinez. Roy enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved hanging out with friends and making them laugh. If you ran into Roy, you...
Inez - Española - Miller
Jul 7, 2013
Inez L. Miller (Grammy Two), A longtime resident of the Espanola Valley passed away peacefully on Sunday July 7, 2013. Inez was born December 14, 1919 in Hedgesville, West Virginia. Inez was preceded in death by her husband John B. Miller. Inez and her husband John B Miller moved to Espanola in 1946. John opened a Refrigeration business and worked...
Leonard - Age 48 - Farmington - Martinez
Jun 30, 2013
Leonard Ruben Martinez, 48, a resident of Farmington, formerly of Canjilon passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 following a short illness. Leonard was preceded in death by his father, Eraldo Martinez; uncle, Antonio J. Martinez; God-son/nephew, Kirby Martinez; nephew, Dennis Romero, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Richard Leyba and Dennis Romero, Sr. Leonard is survived by his wife, Darlene Martinez of Farmington; children,...
Ramona - Pojoaque - Maestas
Jun 30, 2013
Ramona Maestas, A resident of Pojoaque passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Sunday, June 30, 2013. Mrs. Maestas was preceded in death by her Husband Ernest Maestas; son Marcos Maestas; parents Jose and Josephina Arrietta. Mrs. Maestas always had her heart set in California, where she spent many years of her life. She loved quilting, reading,...
Raphael - Age 90 - Los Alamos - Montaño
Jun 30, 2013
RAPHAEL ALONZO (LONNY) MONTAÑO, 90, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, Lonny Montaño; mother, Eufemia Montaño; brothers, Robert Luke and Augustine Montaño and sister, Celina Vigil. Mr. Montaño was a WWII Veteran with the U.S. Army serving under General Patton with recipient of the Bronze Star...
Lydia - Age 76 - Dixon - Rodriguez
Jun 29, 2013
LYDIA RODRIGUEZ, 76, a lifelong resident of Dixon, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 following a courageous 2.5 year long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Casimira Martinez and son, Louis Rodriguez. She was born on August 23, 1936 in Dixon to George and Casimira Martinez. She married Lafayette Rodriguez on November...
Ventura - Age 48 - Chimayo Velasquez
Jun 28, 2013
Ventura (Vern) Velasquez, age 48, a resident of Chimayo passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 28, 2013. He grew up in Chimayo, and was very proud of his roots. Ventura Velasquez was preceded in death by his brother Robert (Valentine) Velasquez, paternal grandparents, Salomon and Carmelita Velasquez, and maternal grandparents, Candido and Sara Romero. Ventura was a lather by trade,...
Baby Ryan Caleb Medina
Jun 28, 2013
Ryan Caleb Medina, God chose to send a miracle, so perfect and so sweet, a beautiful face, and a spirit so strong, with perfect little feet. He stepped back and saw the beauty created in this child, so he raised him towards the heavens, this gentle lamb so mild. He will grace God's kingdom, as he did our life in...
Opal - Age 96 - Española - Norris
Jun 26, 2013
OPAL I. NORRIS, 96, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Wayne Norris (Dagwood); parents, Charles and Iva Tuley; sister, Lorene Wright; brother, Guy Tuley; grandson, Mark Romero and son, Ronnie Norris. Mrs. Norris is survived by her children, Randy Norris and wife Betty, Tom Norris and...
Luis - Age - 79 - Hernandez - Gallegos
Jun 26, 2013
Luis Gallegos, age 79, resident of Hernandez passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday June 26, 2013. Luis was a very hard worker, loving son, husband, brother, and uncle who will be dearly missed. He had retired as a painter from the Los Alamos National Lab after over thirty years of service. Luis is preceded in death by his father and mother Herman and...
Jose - Age 65 - Nambe - Ortiz
Jun 23, 2013
Jose G. Ortiz, 65, a lifelong resident of Nambe, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel G. and Anita L. Ortiz; parents-in-law, Meliton, Sr. and Marcelina Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Rose Ann Ortiz; daughters, Laurissa Anderson of Cuarteles...
Ernestine "Tina" - Age 80 - Españo Martinez
Jun 23, 2013
Ernestine “Tina” Martinez, 80, passed away on away Sunday, June 23, 2013 following a lengthy illness surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Francine and Geraldine “DeeDee” Valerio; parents, Tomas and Teresita Maestas; sister, Rosanna Sandoval and Fred Lopez and father of her children, Sam Valerio. Tina was a loving kind hearted lady who was...
Lucia - Age 94 - El Rito - Lucero
Jun 22, 2013
LUCIA LUCERO, 94, a lifelong resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benino and Eufemia Chacon; husband, Filadelfio Lucero and children, George, Orlando and Dora Lucero. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her sons, Erminio Lucero and wife Elizabeth and Lee Lucero and wife...
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...
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