Ramon Juan Jose Age - 96 Santa Fe Vigil
Jun 5, 2011
Ramon Juan Jose Vigil, 96, a longtime resident of Santa Fe passed peacefully surrounded by his family after a short illness on Sunday, June 5, 2011. Mr. Vigil was a member of El Coro de la Sagrado Familia of Aurora Subdivision, Budaghers, N.M. and Coro San Juan Bautista in Los Huerros. He was a Barber by trade and owner of...
Mary - Age 87 - Los Alamos Strickfaden
Jun 4, 2011
Mary B. Strickfaden, 87, a long time resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2011. She was born January 7, 1924 in Silver City, NM, where she was raised. Mary attended nursing school at Hotel Dieu in El Paso, TX, and then returned to Silver City to work in Dr. Watt’s clinic. On February 14, 1948, Miss...
Regina - Age 95 - Velarde - Armijo
Jun 2, 2011
REGINA ARMIJO, 95, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benceslado Armijo; parents, Fidel Vigil and Cleotilde Romero; daughter, Nora Roybal; grandson, Farris Wayne Roybal; granddaughter, April Alexander; brothers, Joe Marcos Vigil, Martin F. Vigil and Antonio Sanchez. Regina was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She had...
Lenny - Age 23 - Santa Fe - Carreño
Jun 2, 2011
LENNY GENE CARREÑO, 23, a resident of El Rancho, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Lenny worked at Capital City Cabs where he loved being a mechanic. He had a passion for creating art and with that tattoo artistry; He was musically inclined with the ability to play 5 different instruments. Mr. Carreño is survived by his paternal...
Marcos - Age 67 - Santa Fe Sanchez Sr.
May 31, 2011
MARCOS ORLANDO SANCHEZ, SR., 67 , a resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Marcos was born February 1, 1944 to Amadeo and Feliz Sanchez in Santa Fe, the youngest of 10 children. At the age of 19 Marcos enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country. Marcos...
Felix - Age 69 - Española Griego, Jr.
May 31, 2011
FELIX GRIEGO, JR. 69, born in Coyote a resident of Española, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Griego, Sr. and Magdalena; brother, Antonio Griego; sisters, Carmen and Eliza Griego; infant brother, Ben Griego; brother, Benjamin Griego; nephews, Fidel Lopez and Danny F....
Joseph - Age 75 - Santa Fe - Chavez
May 30, 2011
JOSEPH CHAVEZ, 75, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lori Chavez and parents, Joaquin and Benigna Chavez. Joseph’s passion in life truly was saving lives. He owned and operated C & H Ambulance for 35 years and retired in 1994. When he...
Eliseo - Age 17 - Alcalde Salazar
May 30, 2011
The gates of Heaven opened to ELISEO RONALD SALAZAR, 17, a resident of Alcalde, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 30, 2011. Eliseo was preceded in death by his father; Willie Salazar; uncles, Raul and Joaquin Salazar; maternal great-grandfather, Alfredo Montoya Sr.; great-grandparents, Eufelia and Arsenio Fernandez; paternal great-grandparents, Willie and Lucy Salazar; maternal great aunts, Josie...
Beronize - Age 96 - Medanales - Garcia
May 29, 2011
BERONIZE GARCIA, 96, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Pedro Garcia; parents, Emilio and Delfinia Gonzales; 3 brothers; 1 sister; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Grandma Nize loved working in her ranch where she grew all her...
Dolores Marie - Age 52 - Española Gonzales
May 28, 2011
Dolores Marie Gonzales – Age 52 was welcomed into our Lord’s Arms surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 28, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She devoted her life to taking care of her grandson, Isaah. She always had kind words for everyone. She was a compassionate caregiver to the elderly she worked for. She...
Shawn - Age 34 - Chimayo Ensey
May 28, 2011
SHAWN C. ENSEY, 34, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on Saturday, May 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Allah Narayan-Ensey; maternal grandfather, Thomas White; paternal grandparents, Cleve “Cotton” Ensey and A. Mozelle Ensey and cousin, John Phelps. On the wings of the Lord he has gone. The Lord carried my brother home....
Wallace "Tuffy" Age - 91 Española Harelson
May 27, 2011
Wallace “Tuffy” Harelson, 91, September 12, 1919 – May 27, 2011 Tuffy was born in Vaughn, NM, graduated from Belen High School. After serving with the 8th Air force in England during WWII he went to work in Los Alamos, NM where he met his wife Genevieve McCoy. They were married on December 10, 1949. Their only son, Robert “Bob”...
Rosita P. Age - 84 Delgado
May 26, 2011
Rosita P. Delgado, 84, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, died on Thursday, May 26, 2011, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, following a long term illness. Rosita provided over 40 years of dedication and service in the honorable profession of teaching children in the Peñasco School district. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Felix Pacheco; nephew,...
Valentin Age - 88 Española Baros
May 26, 2011
Valentin Baros, 88, a resident of Española, New Mexico went to be with our Lord and join his wife in heaven, May 26, 2011. He was born in Chaperito, NM on April 24, 1923 to the late Adelaido and Juvencia Baros. Valentin was a WWII Army Veteran with the Medical Corp. of 3 years. He moved to Española and met...
Carmelita - Age 90 - Cordova Romero
May 24, 2011
CARMELITA V. ROMERO, 90, a resident of Cordova, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carpio Romero; daughter, Arabella Martinez; sons, Tobias and Bobby Romero; parents, Pedro and Petronilla Vigil; grandsons, Marc Romero, Ronnie and Johnny Martinez, David Romero, Toby Romero and Angelo Lopez; brothers and sisters,...
Richard Valentin Age - 60 El Rito Jaramillo
May 23, 2011
Richard Valentin Jaramillo – also known as Security, 60, a resident of El Rito passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 after a sudden unexpected illness, surrounded by his loving family and his dog, Panda. Richard worked for 25 years at Center Market and at Cities of Gold Casino for 6 years. He worked at El Rito Elementary School for...
Rev. Emilio Age - 97 Española Martinez
May 23, 2011
Rev. Emilio Martinez, Age 97, born on October 30, 1913 in Gallina NM and a lifelong resident of Espanola, passed away on May 23, 2011. He was a retired minister of the Assemblies of God and longtime member of El Buen Pastor Church in Espanola. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed being outdoors, sports, reading, music and...
Tomas F. Age - 75 Cortez, Colorado Morfin
May 23, 2011
Morfin, Tomas F. Age – 75 Cortez, Colorado May 23, 2011 Tom was born in Coyote, N.M. and passed away at his home in Cortez, CO. after a lengthily illness. Tom was a life-time farmer and rancher who was known for his hard work and exceptional skills in fence building. He had a special sense of humor & loved to...
Mary - Age 86 - Ranchitos Bustos
May 22, 2011
MARY A. “ALBINA” BUSTOS, 86, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delfin Bustos; brothers, Willie and Joe Herrera and half-sister, Cleo Ortiz. Mary was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend. She was known as “Grandma Mary” to all. She enjoyed attending...
Rubel A. Age - 83 Española Montoya
May 22, 2011
Rubel A. Montoya, 83, passed onto the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. Rubel attended and graduated in 1946, St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served 4 years. He worked and retired from the City of Española. Rubel is proceded in death by his...
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