Gordon Isaac Age - 40 Ohkay Owingeh Garcia
May 14, 2011
Gordon Isaac Garcia, 40, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Gordon was proud of his native culture. He sang and danced. Gordon and his father had a dance group called Passing Rain. Gordon loved his heavy metal rock music. In Gordon’s spare time he helped his family & friends with mechanical work on...
Gomisindo P. Age - 84 Canjilon Velasquez
May 14, 2011
Gomisindo P. Velasquez, 84, a lifelong resident of Canjilon passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Mr. Velasquez was a member of La Confradia de Nuestro Padre Jesus de Nazareno. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucresia Velasquez; parents, Macedonio and Soledad Velasquez; brothers: Max and Natividad Velasquez; sisters: Estefanita Gonzales and Sofia Martinez;...
Tony Age - 90 Española Lucero
May 13, 2011
Tony Lucero, 90, a resident of Española went to be with his Heavenly Father after a brief illness on Friday, May 13, 2011. Tony was born on September 29, 1920 to Juan B. Lucero and Fransiquita, also preceding Tony in death. Tony retired after 43 years of service with Hunter Motors as a sales representative. Tony was a great sports...
Abel A. (Tony) Age - 75 Nambe Gomez
May 13, 2011
Abel A. (Tony) Gomez, 75, a resident of Nambe passed away after a brief illness on Friday, May 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan A. and Andreita Gomez; brother, Larry Gomez; sister, Margaret Morrison. Tony is survived by his brothers & sisters: Candelaria Gomez of Santa Fe, Clyde Gomez and wife MaryLee of Las Vegas,...
Daniel A. Age - 81 Hernandez Salazar
May 13, 2011
Daniel A. Salazar, 81, a resident of Hernandez went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 13, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sofia and Aurelio Salazar; sisters: Rose Manzanares and Lola Martinez; a very special nephew whom he helped raise, Luis Martinez....
Mary M. Age - 89 Nambe Romero
May 12, 2011
Mary “Nanny” M. Romero, 89, a lifelong resident of Nambe passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Mary loved music and dancing. When Arturo and Mary got on the dance floor the crowds would stop to watch them. She loved the polka. She enjoyed baking biscochitos for her family & friends. Mary and her husband loved Palm Springs, California where...
Salome "Mae" B. Age - 71 Española Manzanares
May 10, 2011
Salome “Mae” B. Manzanares, 71, a resident of Española passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gomicinda and Enrique Baca; in-laws, Alejandro and Adolfa Manzanares; nephew raised as a son, Jose “Hachi” Gallegos; son-in-laws: Michael Salazar and Greg Lopez. Salome is survived by her loving husband, Leo Manzanares of Española; children: Leonard Manzanares...
Donny - Age 60 - Los Alamos - Herrera
May 9, 2011
DONNY HERRERA, 60, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away from this life on Monday, May 9, 2011at his home surrounded by his family. Donny was born on May 5, 1951 to Willie and Izadora Herrera in Santa Fe and was raised in Los Alamos where he attended school. At the age of 18, Donny enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Nelson (Tinko) Jr. Age - 49 Rio Chama Martinez
May 9, 2011
Nelson (Tinko) Martinez Jr., 49, a resident of Rio Chama passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011 in Santa Fe. Nelson enjoyed all types of sports and especially boxing and wrestling. While in the military, he was a member of the Army boxing team. He enjoyed attending his niece, Monica Lovato’s professional boxing matches, and often sparred with Monica and...
Leopoldo "Leo" Duran - Age 43 - Pe� Duran
May 8, 2011
Leopoldo “Leo” Bernabe Duran – Age 43, a resident of Peñasco and a graduate of Peñasco High School passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. He joined the military with the US Army Rangers. He received many acolates including Army Achievement Award, Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon and the Sharp shooters badge. He served in the...
JoAnn Salida, CO Lopez Richardson
May 8, 2011
JoAnn Lopez Richardson, August 16, 1947 – May 08, 2011, resident of Salida, CO. \r\nAfter a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, JoAnn passed away peacefully with her family at her home in Salida, CO. JoAnn was born in Fairview, New Mexico and was raised in both Espanola and Abiquiu, New Mexico. JoAnn graduated from Espanola Valley High School and after...
Trish Age - 50 Los Alamos Kettering
May 8, 2011
Trish Kettering, 50, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Trish was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She loved spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a volunteer at Hope Pregnancy Center in Los Alamos where she felt great fulfillment. She loved all animals including her pet cat “Cali.” She will...
Leonora G. - Age 93 - Guachupangue Rodriguez
May 8, 2011
Leonora G. Rodriguez” - Age 93 - Leonora was born on January 20, 1918 in Guachupangue of the Espanola Valley. She was born to Adolfo Garcia and Maria Ella Vigil who preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her sister Leonora and brother Apolonio, both dying early in life. In addition, other siblings and their spouses preceded...
R. Michael Age -62 Los Alamos Trujillo
May 8, 2011
R. Michael Trujillo was born in Espanola, New Mexico on December 18, 1948 and passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 in Santa Fe, New Mexico after a short illness. Michael was a longtime resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico and had recently retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He earned both a B.S. from New Mexico State University and...
Patricia Age - 76 Española Cook
May 7, 2011
Patricia Cook, 76, a resident of Española passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Pat was born June 17, 1934 to Floyd and Erna Steffen in Adams, Wisconsin. She loved gardening, music, knitting, and animals. A talented musician, she played the piano for countless weddings, funerals, and other special events. Pat touched the lives of many children...
Jeffery Antonio - Age 32 - Albuquerque/Rio Lu Gurule
May 6, 2011
Jeffery Antonio Gurule – Age 32 a resident of Albuquerque and formally of Rio Lucio passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011 following a medical condition. He is survived by his father, Dennis Gurule; sister, Denise Gurule; and grandparents: Jose and Beatrice Gurule. Jeffery was a network engineer at Sandia National Labs. He is survived by his mother, Betty Gurule...
Theresa M. - Age 82 Chavez
May 6, 2011
Theresa M. Chavez – Age 82 a resident of Gallina passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011. Theresa was born to Regino and Marcelina Sanchez on November 10, 1928 in Chama, Colorado and attended schools in the San Luis Valley. She married Guillermo Chavez on January 5, 1945 and they made their home and raised their family in Gallina. Theresa...
Frank - Age 84 - Santa Clara Pueblo Tafoya
May 6, 2011
FRANK TAFOYA, 84, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Augustine Tafoya; mother, Clarita Naranjo; brothers, Julian and Juan Tafoya and sister, Pasqualita Tafoya. Frank was a Federal Law Officer and Santa Clara Canyon Ranger. He worked for the New Mexico Forestry...
Consuelo - Age 89 - Los Ojos Piña
May 5, 2011
Consuelo Piña 89, a resident of Los Ojos passed away on Thursday May 5, 2011. She was prededed in death by her husband; Arturo Piña, sons, Cippie Piña and Chano Piña, Mother; Ida Morfin and father Emeterio Martinez. Special sister-in-law, Rosa P. Archuleta and several siblings. Consuelo was born in Coyote, New Mexico on October 7, 1921 to Ida Morfin...
Evelyn O. - Age 96 - Los Alamos Rose
May 1, 2011
Mrs. Evelyn Rita O’Brien Rose 96, a resident of Albuquerque and previously of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2011 Devine Mercy Sunday. Evelyn was born in West New York, New Jersey in 1914. She grew up in Cornwall on the Hudson, New York just outside of West Point, New York. There she went to High School with...
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