Larry Gordon - Age 67 - Española Wolf
Dec 28, 2012
Larry Gordon Wolf – Age 67 a resident of Española passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jerry and Lucille; brother, Gerald; and 2 sisters: Beverly and Patricia. Larry was raised and attended school in Pojoaque and attended UTEP and then proudly served in the US Navy for 6 years. Larry then...
Delfin S. - Age 19 - Española Vargas
Dec 27, 2012
Delfin S. Vargas – Age 19 a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly of Lukemia on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Delfin P. Martinez; paternal great-grandfather, Samuel Martinez; uncle, Patrick Vargas; maternal great-grandfather, Sabiñano Lovato; great-grandmother, Estella Vargas. Delfin was a very loving person, always wanting to help everyone in need. His smile...

Victor LeRoy - Age 54 - El Guique Martinez
Dec 27, 2012
Victor LeRoy Martinez – Age 54 passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Lucas Martinez; 2 brothers: Larry and Dennis Martinez of El Guique; paternal grandparents: Macario and Josefa Martinez; grandfather, Jesus Montez. He is survived by his one daughter, Melanie Martinez; granddaughter, Josilen; mother, Susie Martinez of...

Florence - Age 94 - Arroyo Seco - Blankenship
Dec 26, 2012
FLORENCE BLANKENSHIP, 94, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.W. Blankenship; only child, Ronald Wayne Blankenship; parents; and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her daughter-in-law, Glenda Blankenship of Texas; granddaughter, Janene Watson; great-grandchildren, Dathan and Mikayla Watson all of Ohio; 1 sister...
Maria - Age 64 - Hernandez Lovato
Dec 26, 2012
MARIA (NANA) LOVATO, 64, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Lovato, Sr. Maria was a care giver and loved spending time and caring for her clients. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching TV. Mrs. Lovato is survived by her children, Sheila Montgomery and...
Aurora - Age 85 - Upper San Pedro - Montoya
Dec 26, 2012
Aurora M. Montoya – Age 85 a resident of Upper San Pedro passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio J. Montoya. She is survived by her children: Tito Montoya and wife Barbara of Albuquerque, Eileen Alarid of Albuquerque, Anthony Montoya of Rio Rancho, Kathy Romero and husband Alfredo of Albuquerque,...

Robert E. - Age 71 - Albuquerque/Española Martinez
Dec 25, 2012
ROBERT E. MARTINEZ "BOBBY", 71, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Española, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Robert was a 1959 graduate of Española Valley High School. Robert moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1965 where he lived until 1979 when he moved to Albuquerque and opened Hair Odyssey. In 1991, he opened Dos Hermanos Restaurant which...
Maria T. "Dora" - Age 88 - El Ranch Roybal
Dec 24, 2012
Maria T. (Dora) Roybal, 88, of El Rancho went to be with our dear Lord on Monday, December 24, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Matilde Roybal; son, Joe Ray Roybal; sister, Vicenta Lujan; brothers, Veronico and Pedro Roybal; grandchildren, Gilbert Ray Roybal, Danny Paul Roybal, Edward, Anna...
Teresita Irene - Age 75 - Velarde - Archuleta
Dec 24, 2012
TERESITA IRENE ARCHULETA, 75, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josehelario and Carolina Montoya; parents-in-law, Vicente and Deluvina Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Maximanio and Juanita Montoya; maternal grandparents, Pemenio and Lugarda Trujillo. Teresita loved to cook, travel, camping, outdoors and loved to dance and...
John Adam "Chato" - Age 33 - Ohkay Trujillo, Jr.
Dec 23, 2012
John Adam Trujillo Jr, (Chato) 33, a resident of OHKAY OWINGEH, passed away in Long Beach, California on December 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister, Naomi (Sugar) Trujillo; Grandparents: Joe (Jimmy) and Alejandrina Abeyta, Jose Inez and Juanita Trujillo, Gregorita Atencio; Uncle, Elmer Abeyta, Leonard Atencio, Joe V. Trujilllo, Mark and Martha Chalan; Aunts: Rose (Broncho)...
Elidia "Lilly" - Age 73 - La Puebla Quintana
Dec 22, 2012
Elidia “Lilly” Quintana – Age 73 born on April 2, 1939 a resident of La Puebla and formally of Nambe and Colorado passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents: Aaron Lopez, Sr. and Angelina Lopez; husband, Augustine “Gus” Quintana; and brother, Gilbert Lopez. Elidia was...
Anita - Age 88 - Ranchitos - Marquez
Dec 20, 2012
Anita Marquez, 88, a lifelong resident of Ranchitos passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Delfin Marquez and her parents, Juan and Leonor Viarreal. Anita worked as a cook for 27 years at the San Juan Elementary. She loved to sing and dance, her favorite song was “Don’t let the stars...
Juan Antonio Age 34 - Los Brazos Candelaria
Dec 18, 2012
Juan Antonio Candelaria, 34, a resident of Los Brazos and Española, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was a hard working and extremely loving man with a heart of gold. Juan Antonio was a 1996 Escalante High School graduate and worked as a Water Operations foreman for the Public Works Department with the...
Ben - Age 77 - Nambe - Lujan
Dec 18, 2012
Speaker Ben Lujan\r\nBen Lujan ended his beautiful journey in this world with his beloved wife Carmen of 53 years and his pride and joy, his children and grandchildren by his side. He made the transition to begin his spiritual journey home peacefully on Tuesday evening at 10:45 at CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s Hospital.\r\nBen was born to Nestora and Celedon Lujan on...
Agnes Age - 93 - Cañon Plaza Trujillo
Dec 18, 2012
Agnes Trujillo 93, a resident of Cañon Plaza passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Agnes loved to go to the hair dressers and out to eat. She also loved to read her bible. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Trujillo; parents, Joœe Pablo and Delfinia DeVargas; sisters: Irene Magnus, Gertrude...
Elmer R. Age - 55 - Rio Rancho Fresquez
Dec 17, 2012
Elmer R. Fresquez, 55, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Teresita Fresquez; grandfather, Clemente Espinosa. Elmer is survived by his daughters: Andrea and husband Brian Dorr of Albuquerque, Candida Fresquez of Los Alamos; mother of his sons, Martha Herrera; sons: Isaiah Fresquez and...
Richard M. Age - 44 - Llano Lujan
Dec 17, 2012
Richard (Rick) M. Lujan, 44, a resident of Llano passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 17, 2012. Richard was a very creative and talented man who loved to create things. He loved being surrounded by his family and friends, especially his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed 4-wheel driving any chance he could get. Richard was preceded in death by his...
Ryan Age - 25 - Los Alamos Steward
Dec 15, 2012
Ryan Steward, 25, passed away unexpectedly on December 15th, 2012. He was born in Bakersfield, California on December 11, 1987. He is survived by his mother and father, Carole and Tom Steward, and his brothers Andrew and Daniel. He lived in California until 1996 when he moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico with his family.\r\n Ryan graduated from Los Alamos High...
Pilar - Age 84 - Nambe - Baca
Dec 14, 2012
Pilar “Smiley” Baca – Age 84 a resident of Nambe passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Alice Baca; son: John Baca; parents, Ricardo and Maria C. Baca; grandsons: Michael Nieto and Daniel Romero; brothers, Joaquin and Ned; and son-in-law, Dennis Nieto. Pilar was raised in Peña Blanca. He loved...
Domicilia - Age - 83 - Chimayo - Ortiz
Dec 14, 2012
Domicilia Ortiz – Age 83, lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed on Friday, December 14, 2012 surrounded by loved ones. Domicilia was born on October 11, 1929 to Antonio and Fedelina Vigil, who also preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Margarita Vigil; husband, Luis Ortiz; brothers: Guadalupe and Amarante Vigil; sister, Lourdes Ortega; nephew,...
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