Benny - Age 55 - Española - Lovato
Aug 16, 2012
BENNY (CATS) LOVATO, 55, a resident of Española, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2012 with his loving family by his side. Benny loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in...
Bernadette Y. - Age 28 - Espanola, formally o Gonzales
Aug 16, 2012
Bernadette Y. Gonzales, 28, a resident of Española, originally of La Madera was called upon to be with the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2012. Bernadette was preceded in death by her father, Marty Lane; step-father, Ralph Pacheco; grandmother, Jenny Hudson; great-grandmothers, Felomena Jaramillo and Rosa Griego; uncle, Felix Griego and cousin, Audrey Gonzales. Bernadette was an outgoing, fun and very...
David Fernando Age - 59 - Albuquerque/Medanal Chavez
Aug 14, 2012
David Fernando Chavez, 59, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, currently resided in Medanales passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. David was a loving man who was outgoing, friendly and adventurous. He was an active man who enjoyed being outdoors, loved telling stories but most of all loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his...
Lawrence "Pete" - Peñasco Baca
Aug 13, 2012
Lawrence “Pete” Baca, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012. He loved the outdoors, his grandchildren and his daughters were his world. He loved his family dearly and was loved much and will be dearly missed. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ida Baca; brother, Henry Baca. Lawrence is survived by his...
Rosendo Filimon - Age 74 - Chimayo Martinez
Aug 11, 2012
Rosendo Filimon Martinez – Age 74 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 with his loving family at his side following a short battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Martinez; father, Emiliano Martinez; mother, Ramoncita Martinez; brothers: Eliseo, Benny, Carmen and Vicente Martinez; sisters: Cordelia Marquez, Ancelma Pacheco and Adelina...
C. Gordon & Betty Ruth Mitchell Hoffman
Aug 10, 2012
C. Gordon Hoffman passed away on August 10, 2012 at the age of 98.\r\nHe was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Betty Ruth Mitchell Hoffman; his siblings: Golda, Janice, Wendell and David and all twenty of his first cousins. He is survived by his two children: Joe and Roberta; his four grandchildren: Jessica Hoffman, Bettie Jo Hoffman...
Paul - Age 84 - Taos - Borrego
Aug 9, 2012
PAUL J. BORREGO, 84, a resident of Vadito, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Eliseo and Antonita Borrego; brothers, Luis, Ernest, Alfonso, Frank and Horacio Borrego. Mr. Borrego is survived by his sister, Aurora B. Gurule of Peñasco; brother, Eliseo Borrego, Jr. of Vadito; 13 nephews...
George - Age 77 - Española Martinelli
Aug 9, 2012
George Edgar Martinelli, 77, a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 9, 2012. George was known by his co-workers as Mr. Ed. George was born on May 15, 1935 in Modesto, California to George and Eleanor Martinelli. He is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude (Trudie), his brothers: Lawrence, Wallace, and James, his 3 children: Kathryn Murray-Tran,...
Santiago "Jimmy" N. - Courtesy Anno Rodriguez
Aug 8, 2012
Santiago “Jimmy” N. Rodriguez, age 63, a resident of Norwalk, California and formerly of Santa Fe, passed away on Thursday April 19, 2012. He is preceded in death by his wife Lauren Rodriguez, parents Joe and Amalia Rodriguez, nephews Luis F. Garcia, Rigo Martinez and J.P. Martinez. He is survived by his son James M. Rodriguez and wife Elaine.\r\nGrandchildren Alicia...
Crystal Age - 27 - Española Garcia
Aug 8, 2012
Crystal Garcia, 27, a resident of Española passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Garcia; grandparents: Felix and Erminia Garcia, Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia and Elena Vigil. Crystal is survived by her husband, Percy Espinoza; children: Isaiah and Mariah Espinoza; mother, Linda Vigil and...
James - Age 53 - Española - Viera
Aug 8, 2012
JAMES VIERA, 53, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his sister, Adeline Viera brother, Anthony Calvillo; mother, Esther Viera and father, Martin Viera. James loved soccer and golf and was an amazing cook. He coached soccer at Bernalillo High where he was named coach of...
David Age - 62 - Santa Fe Garcia
Aug 7, 2012
David E. Garcia was unexpectedly called to join the Lord on August 5, 2012. David was born in Mescalero, New Mexico on February 15, 1950 to Fernando and Ola Garcia. He lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico since early childhood. \r\nDavid is preceded in death by both parents, and is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Richard and Esther...
Noberto Alejandro Age - 62 - Rio Chama Garcia
Aug 6, 2012
NOBERTO ALEJANDRO GARCIA, 62, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amarante and Priscillina Garcia; first wife and mother to his daughter, Urbanita Salazar Garcia; father-in-law, Joe M. Trujillo; Godparents, Gregorio and Mela Garcia; uncle, Gregorio Salazar and aunt, Onofre Salazar. Noberto was a wonderful husband, father...
Michael Harold - Age 64 - Española - Salazar
Aug 6, 2012
MICHAEL HAROLD SALAZAR, 64, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Guadalupe Salazar and Teresita Salazar Jaramillo; step-father, Fermin Jaramillo; paternal grandparents, Jose Ramon Salazar and wife Francisquita de Sales Atencio; maternal grandparents who raised him since he was an infant, Filomeno and...

Teofila - Age 94 - Cañones Serrano
Aug 6, 2012
Teofila Serrano, 94, a resident of Cañones, went home to be with our Lord and reunited with her Husband, Parents, and Children on August 6, 2012. Teofila was preceded in death by her husband, Solomon; parents, Ramon and Senaida Jaramillo; sister, Viviana; son, Dillon; daughters, Viola and Senaida; grandson, Adam; and son-in-law Jesus.\r\nTeofila is survived by 7 children: Gilbert; Clorinda;...
Melecio P. Age - 64 - Arroyo Seco Padilla
Aug 3, 2012
Melecio P. Padilla, 64, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012. He was born on January 29, 1948 to Grace Quintana Padilla Sena and David Padilla. Mel was a devoted father, companion and friend to everyone. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Mel served in the United States Army and was honorably...
Beatrice Age - 90 - Santa Fe Montaño
Aug 3, 2012
Beatrice Montaño, 90, a resident of Santa Fe passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, August 3, 2012. She was a loving housewife, mother and grandmother. She was involved in the church teaching C.C.D., she worked with senior citizen centers and with Open Hands. Beatrice was very much involved with her family. She was a very good...

Raul "Travieso" Age - 27 - Español Luna
Aug 2, 2012
Raul “Travieso” Luna, 27, a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by his padrino, Ross Sandoval; great-grandmother, Sara Martinez; great-grandfather, Antonio Trujillo; great-grandparents, Josefa and Juan Ramon Sandoval; cousins: Moriama Luna, David Sandoval, Cindy Trujillo; any other relatives. Raul is survived by his children: Briselda and Breshea del La Rosa, Cruz...
Shaylene "Shay" Jenay Age - 24 - Co Romero
Aug 2, 2012
Shaylene “Shay” Jenay Romero – Age 24 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 02, 2012. Shay enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved children, and music, and she always kept a positive attitude and outlook on life. Her favorite quote was “Live life to the fullest and have no regrets just keep moving forward and don’t look back...
David "Davey" Jr. Age - 36 - Velard Gasca
Aug 2, 2012
David “Davey” Gasca Jr., 36, a resident of Velarde passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012. David loved Alicia and their boys with all of his heart; he truly lived each day for them. David took great pride in coaching his sons’ basketball teams, he always wanted to be outdoors, camping, hunting, riding the ATV’s and taking Alicia on rides...
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