Benjamin F. (Chanke) Age - 78 - Peñasco Sanchez, Sr.
Jan 2, 2013
Benjamin F. Sanchez, Sr. (Chanke), 78, a lifelong resident of Peñasco passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Ben was born on November 7, 1934 in Peñasco. He graduated from Peñasco High School and was part of the first Peñasco basketball team to ever qualify for state competition. He later joined the US Army and served during the Korean...
Joe Canuto Age - 72 - El Rito Martinez
Jan 2, 2013
Joe Canuto Martinez, 72, a resident of El Rito passed away at home surrounded by his loving daughters and wife after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Mr. Martinez worked for 34 years with the Forest Service, always ready to fight fires. He loved ranching and traveling. He will always be remembered as being a wonderful...
Frances Y. Age - 56 - Española Delgado-Pena
Jan 1, 2013
Frances Y. Delgado-Pena, 56, a resident of Española passed away from a sudden illness on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, BreAndra Pena; husband, Julian Pena; mother, Sadie Noe; brother, Joseph Delgado; close cousin, Pat Garcia. Frances is survived by her son, Andrew Pena and companion Melissa Romero of Española; sister, Gloria Noe Delgado...
Nataniel - Age 30 - Ranchos de Taos - Mondragon
Jan 1, 2013
NATANIEL MONDRAGON, 30, a resident of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his brother, Matias Mondragon and other loved ones. Nataniel was currently working at Old Martina’s Hall in Ranchos, where he enjoyed his work friends and clients. He loved the outdoors, skiing, hunting, fishing, and most outdoors activities. He...
Ramoncita Age - 91 - Española (Valdez) Tafoya
Dec 31, 2012
Ramoncita (Valdez) Tafoya, 91, a resident of Española and formerly of Petaca, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, December 31, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Servilleta Plaza, on December 23, 1921. Ramoncita was preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro and Virginia Gallegos; her 1st husband, Emilio Valdez; 2nd husband, Jose Tafoya; her...
Marco Antonio - Age 20 - Alcalde Bequet Corral
Dec 31, 2012
Marco Antonio Bequet Corral – Age 20 a resident of Alcalde, NM, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. Marco Antonio was a very loving person, was very optimistic, who loved everyone. He was very proud of being a father in the coming months. He loved to smile, and was an excellent artist. He was a loving son, brother, and...
John William Age - 86 - Los Alamos Drake
Dec 30, 2012
JOHN WILLIAM DRAKE, August 9, 1926 – December 30, 2012 John passed away peacefully on December 30, 2012 in Los Alamos. He is survived by his wife Anita M. Drake of Los Alamos; his son, John Michael Drake and girlfriend Elenore Chavez of Los Alamos; his son, Roger W. Drake of Rochester, Minn.; and his daughter, Deann and husband Alec...
Peter Russell Age - 78 - Los Alamos Forman
Dec 30, 2012
Peter Russell Forman, 78, died at home in Los Alamos, NM on Sunday, December 30, 2012 due to complications of cancer. Peter began his life on August 26th, 1934 in Toronto, Ontario Canada, as the third child of James and Jane Forman. For his Dad's health, the family relocated to Glendora in Southern California in 1948. As a teenager he...
Jose "Eloy" - Age 79 - Ojo Caliente Martinez
Dec 30, 2012
Jose “Eloy” Martinez – Age 79 a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents: Simon and Florencia Martinez. Joe was a family man, who loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly. He was a man of conviction, determination and generousity. He was well respected in his community. Mr....
Benito W. Age - 78 - El Rancho Roybal
Dec 29, 2012
Benito W. Roybal, 78, a resident of El Rancho went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, December 29, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. He loved to go fishing, dancing and being outdoors; going to the casino. He retired from the Los Alamos...
Henry - Age 90 - Taos Romero
Dec 28, 2012
Henry C. Romero, 90 a resident of Taos, went to be with our dear Lord on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose E. Romero; mother, Genoneva Trujillo; brothers, Richard, Ernest and Pat Romero; and grandson, Angelo Quintana. Mr. Romero is survived by his wife, Viola Romero; children, Joe E. Romero (Kippy), Pres Romero,...
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...
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