Juan M. Age - 84 Rodriguez, Jr.
Oct 28, 2012
Juan M. Rodriguez Jr. - passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012, following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife: Olympia Rodriguez; sons: Juanito and Richard Rodriguez; parents: Tomasita and Juan Rodriguez; brothers: Eliseo and Fredrico Rodriguez; sisters: Libby Roybal and Cecilia Perea. He is survived by his children: David Rodriguez and wife Katie, Arthur Rodriguez...
Ariana - Age 26 - Medanales - Roybal-Martinez -
Oct 27, 2012
ARIANA A. ROYBAL-MARTINEZ, 26, a resident of Medanales and formerly of El Rancho, went home to the Lord on Saturday, October 27, 2012 and is now reunited with her parents in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Roybal; mother, Debra Lynn Roybal; father-in-law, George Martinez and aunt, Carmel War. Ariana had a very big heart and...
Victoria Marie Age - 38 - Albuquerque/ Españ Vigil
Oct 27, 2012
Victoria Marie Vigil, 38, a resident of Albuquerque formally of Española passed away from a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Fermin and Mabel Vigil. Victoria was an electrician by trade; above all she loved Jesus, then her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Ponciano-(Ponce) - Age 77 - Nambe Lujan
Oct 26, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ponciano (Ponce) Lujan, following a long illness, on Friday October 26, 2012. Ponce was a self-made businessman who owned and operated “Ponce’s” on the Los Alamos Highway. He made many life-long friends and customers during the more than 50 years that he ran his service station and...
Bernardita V. "Bernie" Age -85 Mascarenas Rivera
Oct 26, 2012
Bernardita V. “Bernie” Mascarenas Rivera, was born on August 12, 1927, El Llano Largo NM and passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012 Dixon, NM. Our dearest mother, sister, grand-mother, aunt, friend and caretaker, left this worldly place from her home in Dixon, New Mexico. Bernie was preceded in death by her husband, Porfirio Estrada Rivera; son, Alfred Rivera; grandchildren:...
Edward R. - Age 94 - Los Alamos Grilly
Oct 25, 2012
EDWARD R. (ED) GRILLY, Ph.D., age 94, Thursday, October 25, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Juliamarie (nee Langham) and the late Mary (nee Witholter); loving and cherished father of Janice Carey and David (Debra); dearest grandfather of Angela Keller (David), Brian Carey (Thao) and Melinda Perez (Daren); dear great-grandfather of Samantha and Troy Carey, and Max Perez; dearest brother...
Frank Age - 57 - Ohkay Owingeh - COURTESY... Aguino, Sr.
Oct 25, 2012
Frank Aguino, Sr., 57, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012. He worked for Duke City Lunber CO. for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Petrolina Aguino; brother, Benedict Aguino; in-laws, Elias and Tomasita Garcia; brothers-in-law: Ralph and Jeff Garcia and Edward Trujillo. Frank is survived by his wife...
Paul S. Age - 82 - Santa Fe/Velarde Lucero
Oct 25, 2012
Our beloved father, Paul S. Lucero, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family of Thursday, October 25, 2012, and is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was 82 years old, born in Velarde, New Mexico, on August 8, 1930 and was a longtime resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was preceded in...

Ernest Age - 91 - Odessa, TX Vejil
Oct 25, 2012
Ernest Vejil, 91, a resident of Odessa, TX passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Ernest known as Don Ernesto a long time resident of Odessa, TX, who had an Income Tax Service for over 20 years, is now together in heaven with his wife, son, granddaughter, and siblings. He was a...

Teresa P. Age - 73 - Española Blanco
Oct 24, 2012
Teresa P. Blanco, 73, a resident of Española passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 after a lengthy illness. She worked as a caregiver, and was a breast cancer survivor. Teresa was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Jaramillo; granddaughter, Selina Jaramillo; parents, Jose and Selina Padilla. Teresa is survived by her daughter, Kathy Blanco of Española; son, Dean...
Johnny (Juan) Norman Age - 47 - Santa Clara P Cata
Oct 24, 2012
JOHNNY (JUAN) NORMAN CATA, 47, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, born and raised in Arroyo de Agua, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born to Elaiza and Norman Montoya on May 1, 1965. He was an excellent journeyman carpenter and a member of the Carpenters Union Local 407,...

Josh Age - 25 - La Villita Sanchez
Oct 24, 2012
Our Beloved Angel Josh Sanchez, 25, a resident of La Villita went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Although Josh never got to say a word or run around he said plenty with his eyes. Joshua’s big bright eyes, beautiful smile and laughter lit up our lives. Josh spent his days watching his favorite games...
Jose Leo Age - 100 - Española Ortiz
Oct 24, 2012
JOSE LEO ORTIZ, 100, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ortiz; parents, Bartolo and Clarita Ortiz; brothers, Benito, Phillip and Amarante; sisters, Pilar and Pita Garcia. Jose was a veteran of WWII stationed in Hawaii, Philippines and Saipan Island in the pacific....
Daniel Clinton - Age -21 Cox
Oct 23, 2012
Daniel Clinton Cox – Age 21 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Daniel graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2010, having excelled in Supercomputer competitions, Math Counts, UNM-PNM State Math Contest, LANL Go Figure, and Hilltalkers Debate Team. He was currently a junior at New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM. Daniel had recently transitioned from a major...
Nicolas - Age 79 - Chimayo - Trujillo
Oct 23, 2012
NICOLAS MILNOR TRUJILLO, 79, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Pablita Trujillo and son, Nicolas Milnor Trujillo, Jr. Nicolas loved life, he enjoyed camping and spending time with his companion and his sons. He loved working with children, where he did counseling. He was a...
Rosina - Age 74 - Canjilon - Valdez
Oct 23, 2012
ROSINA J. VALDEZ, “the most beautiful Rose”, 74, a resident of Canjilon, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan P. Valdez “the man in black”; son, Vialquin; parents, Moises and Benancia Atencio; brothers and sisters, Jose Wally Atencio, Esther Morales, Umberto ‘Beto” Atencio and Delilia Atencio and Minerva Archuleta. Rosina was...

Ramon A. Age - 77 - Chamita Martinez
Oct 22, 2012
Ramon A. Martinez, 77, a resident of Chamita passed away from a lengthy illness on Monday, October 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Epemenia; daughter, Rosemary Martinez; brothers: Armando, Aniceto and Eppie; in-laws, Pablo and Petra Salazar; sister-in-law, Rita Salazar. Ramon is survived by his wife, Mary S. Martinez; daughter, Cathy Naranjo and husband...
Corina - Age 90 - Hernandez - Maestas
Oct 22, 2012
CORINA MONTAÑO MAESTAS, 90, a resident of Hernandez was called up to the Lord on Monday, October 22, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Celso Maestas; son, Cruz Montaño; niece who she raised, Mary Ellen Gurule and brother, Arturo Montaño. Mrs. Maestas is survived by her niece who was like a granddaughter, Brenda...

William Keith Age - 85 - Chama Mackey
Oct 22, 2012
William Keith Mackey, called Bill, was 85 years old when he died at his home in Chama, NM on October 22, 2012. Bill was born in Norton, Texas on March 11, 1927 to James Floyd Mackey and Mary Frances Mitchell Mackey.\r\n Bill is survived by his wife Carol of Chama, daughter Cindi Wallace and her husband Mark of Albuquerque, NM; son...
Manuel S. - Age 82 - Gallina Arellano
Oct 21, 2012
Manuel Salvador Arellano, age 82, born on May 5, 1930 in Llaves, New Mexico. Passed away on October 21, 2012, at his home in Capulin, NM surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness. Manuel attended schools in Arroyo Blanco and Regina, New Mexico. He married Maria O. Chavez of Capulin, NM. On December 26, 1949 in Gallina. They...
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