Raymond - Age 56 - Chamita - Gallegos, Jr.
Dec 13, 2012
RAYMOND P. GALLEGOS, JR, 56, a lifelong resident of Chamita, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Enrique and Epifania Gallegos; maternal grandparents, Venceslao and Manuelita Sanchez and nephew, Steven Duran. Raymond was in Law Enforcement for many years, having been a city police officer, Rio Arriba...
Andrew John - Age 27 - Los Luceros - Gomez
Dec 13, 2012
ANDREW JOHN GOMEZ “DREW”, 27, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Los Alamos Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jose Mino Lopez; paternal grandfather, Levi Gomez; aunt, Darlene Lopez and special cousin, Jesse Colombe. Andrew graduated in 2003 and worked in transports in Española and Taos....
Mable Age - 77 - Dixon Martinez
Dec 13, 2012
Mable Martinez, 77, a resident of Dixon passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Mable was a gentle soul. She was a quiet individual for the most part. She enjoyed going out with family for car rides. She also enjoyed the outings with the Taos Living Center Staff, but she spent most of her time at the Taos House. Mable...
Henry Age - 55 Salazar
Dec 13, 2012
Henry J. Salazar, 55, was born on May 23, 1957 and on December 13, 2012, surrounded by his children and loving family went home to be with the Lord, after a short illness.\r\nHenry graduated from Española High School in 1975 where he was an outstanding basketball player. Henry was involved in all sports in the Valley, particularly umpiring baseball and...
Harold (Hal) Joseph Age - 86 Shymkus
Dec 13, 2012
HAROLD (HAL) JOSEPH SHYMKUS, 86, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 following a brief illness. He was a 20 year resident of Española. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hazel Macleod Shymkus. He was born in the Chicago area on May 6, 1926. His surviving brother, Robert M. Shymkus resides in Bowling Green, KY. He graduated...
Rosina - Age 77 - El Guique - Archuleta
Dec 13, 2012
ROSINA M. ARCHULETA, 77, a resident of El Guique, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family in the home she was born in. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio E. and Margarita M. Martinez; brothers, Jose Celso and Telesfor Martinez; father and mother-in-law, Ambrosio and Donelia Archuleta and infant daughter, Lourdes Archuleta....
Frank A. Age - 64 - Los Alamos Ortega
Dec 11, 2012
Frank A. Ortega, 64, a resident of Los Alamos passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Mr. Ortega was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, sportsman, and avid weight lifter. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. He retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory in April of 2012. Upon retirement he spent his time with his grandchildren; the loves...
Joseph Eugene "Gino" Age - 47 - El Valdez
Dec 10, 2012
Joseph Eugene Valdez “Gino”, 47, a resident of El Guache went to peace with our Lord on Monday, December 10, 2012. He was a very loving, helpful and caring father and grandfather to his three daughters and seven grandchildren. Gino loved each of his children and grandchildren with a passion as they were his life. He was a hardworking professional...
Eddie James Age - 61 - Cebolla Maez
Dec 10, 2012
Eddie James Maez, 61, a resident of Cebolla passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. He was born on July 25, 1951 to Miguel and Eduvigen Maez. Eddie James loved to go fishing with his older brother, Simon. He loved to visit his daughter and grandkids. Eddie was a self taught mechanic and had his own business in Chama for...
Matthew "Bear" Robert - Age 53 - He Maestas
Dec 10, 2012
Matthew “Bear” Robert Maestas 53, a lifelong resident of his beloved community of Hernandez passed away on December 10, 2012. He was born on August 22, 1959, in Española to the late Joe L. and Stella R. Maestas. He was a graduate of Española High School and the New Mexico Highlands University. He was a former employee of Rio Arriba...
Carlos Leroy Age - 52 - Española Griego
Dec 8, 2012
Carlos Leroy Griego, 52, a resident of Española went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was born on September 3, 1960 to Bert and Tonie Griego. Carlos was well liked and had the most generous of hearts. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tonie; grandparents, Carlos and Ana...
Jake "Jake the Barber" Age - 89 - E Martinez
Dec 8, 2012
JAKE MARTINEZ “Jake the Barber”, 89, a lifelong resident of Española was born on September 27, 1923 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his little brothe,r Jose Pedro, father, Pedro; beloved mother, Fedelina Vigil Martinez; sister, Lucy; brother, Ignacio; father-in-law, Pedro Gomez and mother-in-law, Leandra...
Raymond M. Age - 65 - Chimayo Chavez
Dec 7, 2012
Raymond M. Chavez, 65 a lifelong resident of Chimayo born on March 15, 1947 and died on Friday, December 7, 2012 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Frances Chavez; brothers: Bennie and Levi Chavez and nephew Calvin Chavez. He is survived by his lifelong love and wife of 45 years, Patsy Chavez;...
Vicente J. Age - 36 Suazo
Dec 6, 2012
Vicente J. Suazo, 36, a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012 surround by his family who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, Abel Suazo; paternal grandparents, Venceslao and Aleja Suazo; maternal grandparents, Trinidad and Eufelia Ortega; uncles: Enrique and Lalo Suazo, Ben Serna; aunt, Rebecca Serna; his cousin; Robert Lopez;...
Adelita E. - Age 69 - Chimayo Thompson
Dec 6, 2012
Adelita E. Thompson – Age 69 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Harry Odell Thompson on October 15, 2012; her parents: Esquipula Y. and Dulcinia Martinez; her son, Martin Trujillo; and 3 brothers. Adelita was one of fourteen children and a lifelong resident...
Aaron Wayne Age - 21 San Pedro Roybal
Dec 5, 2012
Aaron Wayne Roybal, 21, a resident of San Pedro passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He was a genius on computers and loved pizza. Aaron worked construction with his father; he was always full of life. Aaron was always singing and dancing. He was a very adventurous young man and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his...
Martina - 90 - Cundiyo Vigil
Dec 4, 2012
MARTINA O. VIGIL, 90, a resident of Cundiyo, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Liborio Vigil; parents, Eduardo and Pablita Ortiz; sisters, Elsie Sandoval and Vicenta Lujan and brother, Armando Ortiz. Martina departed suddenly after living a long and healthy life. As a young lady she left from Nambe to work...
Jose P. Age - 31 - Chimayo Velasquez
Dec 3, 2012
Jose P. Velasquez, 31, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph M. Martinez; uncle, John R. Rodriguez. Jose is survived by his 3 children: Gabriella, Luke and Noah; parents, Paul and Vivian Velasquez; sister, Elaine Martinez; brother, Levi Martinez; numerous other loving relatives & friends. Cremation is...
Ronald "Todd" - Age 48 - El Guique Cruz
Dec 2, 2012
Ronald “Todd” Cruz – Age 48 a resident of El Guique, NM went to meet his maker on Sunday, December 2, 2012 peacefully with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Santana Cruz; brothers: Vincent “Bobo” Cruz and Jeff Montoya; nephews: Chris Cruz Martinez and Joe Howard Martinez, Jr.; parents-in-law: Cicilio and Josina Herrera;...
Alice - Age 81 - Abiquiu Hackim
Nov 30, 2012
Alice Hackim, 81, a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abdul Hackim; her parents, Maximino and Rosita Archuleta; sisters, Mercedes Sandoval, Rebecca Jaramillo, Trinadad Gallegos Josephine Maestas, Rose Jaramillo and Rita Montelongo; brother, Narcisco Archuleta and a nephew raised like a brother, Lawrence Martinez. Alice was actively involved...
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