Desiree Age - 45 - Santa Cruz/Truchas Pacheco
Sep 17, 2012
Desiree Pacheco, 45, a resident of Santa Cruz formerly of Truchas passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012. She enjoyed going camping, and taking her son, Nathaniel fishing. She enjoyed spending her free time with her family & friends. Desiree was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Pacheco; grandmother, Emilia Ortiz; brothers: Ricky, Marvin, Harvey and Elmer Pacheco; nephews:...
Belen age - 84 - Rodarte Sanchez
Sep 13, 2012
Belen Sanchez, 84, a resident of Rodarte, NM passed away from a lengthy illness on Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother & grandmother. She loved her family dearly. She passed on many of her recipes to her daughters and granddaughters, of her delicious bread, green chili and her prune pastelitos. Belen had quite a green thumb...
Bernardo Age-94 - El Rancho Lujan
Sep 12, 2012
Bernardo Lujan, 94, a resident of El Rancho passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. He served in the United States Army, March 7, 1941 to September 24, 1945, starting in “D” Company -351st infantry and was later attached to the 804th Tank Destroyer Battalion, serving in North Africa, Rome Italy and Po Valley. Bernardo was a proud owner and...
David Age-82 - Cordova Cordova
Sep 10, 2012
David Cordova, 82, a resident of Cordova passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2012. David worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belarmino and Frances Cordova; brothers: Leo, Flavio and Tito Nelson Cordova. David is survived by his brother, Porfirio Cordova of Santa Fe; sister, Della Trujillo and...

Alex Christopher 1 Day Old - Chamita Sisneros, IV
Sep 10, 2012
Alex Christopher Sisneros IV, 1 Day Old, a resident of Chamita, NM passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Andrew D. Sisneros of Chamita. He is survived by his father, Alex Michael Sisneros III of Chamita; mother, Robin T. Sisneros of Chamita; sister, Nickole M. Sisneros of Chamita; paternal-grandparents, Alex and Carol...
Angie - Española Morfin-Romero
Sep 10, 2012
Angie Morfin-Romero, a resident of Española, NM went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2012. Angie was a loving mother and grandmother. Her life revolved around her family and meant the world to her. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. She welcomed the New Year with great enthusiasm by cooking her...
Juanita M. Age-85 - El Rito Alire
Sep 7, 2012
Juanita M. Alire, 85, a resident of El Rito went home to her “Jesus” on Friday, September 7, 2012. Juanita worked at the Rio Arriba Health Centers, in El Rito for many years, Ojo Caliente Schools, La Fonda in Santa Fe and JCNNM, in Los Alamos where she retired from in 1989. Our Mama was an exceptional woman with a...

Tony J. - Age 84 - Lower San Pedro Fresquez
Sep 6, 2012
Tony J. Fresquez, 84, of Lower San Pedro Road passed away at home on September 6, 2012 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by parents; Melecio and Braulia Ortiz Fresquez of San Pedro. Braulia Ortiz was originally from Chimayo, brother; Melecio Fresquez, sisters; Lugarda Lujan and Gilda Quintana. \r\nToday the world lost an amazing brother,...
Eliseo - Llano Largo Gurule
Sep 6, 2012
Eliseo Gurule – was born on September 6, 1921 to Pulidor and Domitilla Gurule. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celina Gurule, his son, Eliseo Gurule, Jr.; parents Pulidor and Domitilla Gurule; brothers: Manuel, Odilio and Jose F.; and sister, Estella Martinez. Eliseo was a very hard and dedicated worker. He worked in the logging industry, mining in...
Tony Richard "Chepa" Age - 75 - Cha Vigil
Sep 5, 2012
Tony Richard “Chepa” Vigil, 75, a resident of Chama passed away from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. He was very proud of serving in the United States Navy. He loved to listen to Spanish music and tell many jokes. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was well known by all the members of...
Francis J. - Los Alamos Honey
Sep 4, 2012
Francis J. Honey, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2012. He suffered chronic heart disease for years and in 2011 was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. His family was with him to say good-bye. His dog, Vera, was also there.\r\n The only child of Rollah E. Honey and Frances W. Mason Honey, he was born at home in Miltonvale, KS on May...
Manuelita F. Age - 80 - Coyote Trujillo
Sep 4, 2012
Manuelita F. Trujillo, 80, Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother & friend Manuelita ended her battle with Cancer on September 4, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Manuelita was a mother, grandmother & friend to everyone. She lived her life always giving of herself. She was an inspiration to many. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives....
George Age - 57 Courtesy Announcement Theragood
Sep 4, 2012
George Cecil Theragood, 57, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Georege leaves behind his wife, Kenna Theragood; mother, Lillian Sandoval; children: Jermaine (Latiffa), George Anthony (April), Larz Batiste (Yolanda), Denise, Celenia (Leo), Katie (Donnie), Lisa (Luckson) and Kyleen (Francis); brothers: Donald, Louie (Amy), Joseph (Flora), Al (Sue); sisters: Shawna and Chevela; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services will be held...
Brenda L. Age - 47 - Alcalde Salazar-Lovato
Sep 2, 2012
BRENDA L. SALAZAR-LOVATO, 47, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose B. Salazar and mother-in-law, June B. Lovato. She was a Silversmith by trade. She was a local visiting artist in the Española Public Schools, teaching tinsmith, process of making retablos, and many more types of art....
Otilia G. - Age 86 - Hernandez Maestas
Sep 2, 2012
OTILIA G. MAESTAS, 86, a resident of Hernandez and originally of Leadville, CO, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Crespino and Beatrice Gonzales; sister, Virginia, Olivia and Christina; brother, Rafael; nephew raised by her, Gene Gonzales. Mrs. Maestas is survived by her loving husband of 66 years,...
Maureen - Age 83 - Los Alamos - Hudson
Sep 1, 2012
MAUREEN HUDSON, 83, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012. Maureen was unique; her love of life was ruled by an overwhelming enthusiastic desire to know as much as she could about a variety of subjects. Maureen not only had joy in her life, she gave joy to others.\r\nAfter a long debilitating illness, dementia took...
Stella P. Age - 89 Arrowsmith
Aug 31, 2012
Stella P. Arrowsmith, 89, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 at Aspen Ridge Lodge. She was born Stefania Polec on April 24, 1923 to immigrants Josephine (Markowicz) Polec and Michal Polec in Enfield, CT. Stella attended Enfield Public Schools and also attended technical school in Hartford, CT. Early on Stella worked as a pattern setter at the Bigelow Sanford Carpet...
Richard Lee (Dickie) Age - 60 - Española Dowdy, Jr.
Aug 30, 2012
RICHARD LEE DOWDY, JR. (Dickie), 60, a lifelong resident of Espanola, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Dickie was a loving and generous man. He touched many lives not just family but friends alike. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a proud Navy veteran who served two tours on The USS...
Ross Age - 71 - Santa Fe Martinez, Jr.
Aug 28, 2012
Ross Martinez Jr. (Rosito) 71 of Santa Fe passed away peacefully on August 28th at his home in Santa Fe. He was born on May 5th, 1941. Ross was a lifelong artist who was happiest painting elaborate pieces of art based on his passion for pre-Columbian history. He derived great pleasure from simple things in life—helping a neighbor, teaching art...

Leo Ross Age - 81 - Las Cruces/ Brazos Canyon Cowder
Aug 28, 2012
Leo Ross Cowder, 81, a resident of Las Cruces, NM and Brazos Canyon near Chama, NM passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was born in Phillipsburg, PA on July 20, 1931. He attended school for 9 years in the Lock Haven, PA area and graduated from Clearfield High School, Clearfield, PA, class of 1949. Served in the United...
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