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Donald Adonias - Age 87 - Los Alamos - Ortega

Donald Adonias - Age 87 - Los Alamos - Ortega

May 27, 2013

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013, as a result of a recent illness, our beloved father, Donald (Adonias) Ortega, 87, passed from this world into the open arms of the Lord.Donald Ortega was a former resident of Los Alamos and resided in Idaho Falls with his daughter, Suzanna and son-in-law, Andrew Phillips since July 2011.Donald was born on March...

Nathan - Age 36 - Llano - Lujan

Nathan - Age 36 - Llano - Lujan

May 27, 2013

NATHAN LUJAN, 36, a resident of Llano, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 following lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Patrocinio and Emelina Lujan of Llano; maternal grandparents, Ricardo and Barbarita Martinez of Peñasco and Pablo and Emelina Tafoya of Utah; brother, Richard Lujan who passed away 5 months ago; God-parents, Eli and Jacinta...

Steven Harold Age - 29 - EspaƱola Talachy

Steven Harold Age - 29 - EspaƱola Talachy

May 26, 2013

Steven Harold Talachy, 29, a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Harold R. Talachy; maternal grandfather, Samuel Vigil; paternal grandparents, Faustin and Ingnacita Talachy; uncles: Freddie, Ricky, Eppie and Joseph Tapia, Ross Maestas and Louie Talachy. Steven was a great father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin...

Clyde D. Age - 52 - Mesa de Poleo Lujan

Clyde D. Age - 52 - Mesa de Poleo Lujan

May 24, 2013

Clyde D. Lujan, 52, a resident of Mesa de Poleo passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Daniel Lujan; brothers: Derrick and Joseph Lujan; niece, Sara Salazar. Clyde loved visiting people while spreading his cheer through his singing. He also loved making people laugh through his jokes and comic ways. Always...

Lawrence T. Age - 53 - Santa Fe Valdez

Lawrence T. Age - 53 - Santa Fe Valdez

May 24, 2013

Lawrence T. Valdez, age 53, was born May 19, 1960 in Santa Fe, N.M. and went to be with Our Lord on May 24, 2013 due to injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident in Angel Fire, N.M. en route to his favorite motorcycle rally, the Memorial Day Run in Red River, N.M. Lawrence was preceded in death by his...

John J. (Spider) Age - 78 - Sombrillo Gonzales

John J. (Spider) Age - 78 - Sombrillo Gonzales

May 24, 2013

John J. Gonzales (Spider), 78, a resident of Sombrillo passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; daughter, Pamela; father, Matias; sister, Rose Dotson. He worked at Peabody Coal Mines in Kayenta, AZ for many years. He was also employed at Santa Fe County until his retirement. He had a love for...

Miriam E. Age - 79 - Santa Fe Griego

Miriam E. Age - 79 - Santa Fe Griego

May 24, 2013

Miriam E. Griego, 79, a resident of Santa Fe passed away from a long term illness on Friday, May 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Olga Rios; and infant sister. Miriam started her adult life in the religious order of St. Francis, 22 years. She was an academic advisor with UW in Seattle. She was...

Stephen "Steve" Davidson Age - 88 - Stoddard

Stephen "Steve" Davidson Age - 88 - Stoddard

May 24, 2013

Stephen “Steve” Davidson Stoddard, 88, died May 24, 2013. World War II veteran, “Battle of the Bulge”soldier, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge recipient, devoted husband and father, Ceramic Engineer Extraordinaire, Justice of the Peace, Los Alamos County Commissioner, three term New Mexico State Senator, Patriot, Statesman, Los Alamos Living Treasure, a friend to all, a connoisseur of...

Susanna - Age 99 - Albuquerque - Atencio

Susanna - Age 99 - Albuquerque - Atencio

May 23, 2013

SUSANNA ATENCIO, 99, a resident of Albuquerque and originally of Cebolla and Chama, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013. A rosary will be recited on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Santo Niño Catholic Church in Cebolla with a memorial mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at the Las Nutrias Catholic Cemetery. The...

Juan "Player" Age - 29 - Chimayo Lopez

Juan "Player" Age - 29 - Chimayo Lopez

May 23, 2013

Juan “Player” Lopez, 29, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 due to a fatal pedestrian hit and run accident in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Sammy Lopez Sr.; mother, Darlene Barela; stepfather, who raised him, Ricky Barela; grandma, Ophelia Padilla; uncles: Jerry, Julian, Juan, Mike and Jimmy Padilla; aunt,...

Mary B. Age - Santa Fe Garcia

Mary B. Age - Santa Fe Garcia

May 21, 2013

Mary B. Garcia, 83, a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Garcia; son, Gilbert R. Garcia; parents, Lucy R. and Anselmo Benavidez; son-in-law, Richard Cebada; half-brother, Ross Valdez; half-sister, Chriselda Trujillo. Mary is survived by her daughters: Yvonne Grant, Lucy Cebada, Rosemarie and Lorraine Garcia, Yvette...

Maria Alicia Renee Age - 85 - Medanales Archuleta

Maria Alicia Renee Age - 85 - Medanales Archuleta

May 21, 2013

Maria Alicia Renee Archuleta, 85 years old, born on May 15, 1928 in Hernandez, New Mexico. Renee went to meet her creator and loving husband, Severito on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Renee was born to Salomon and Veroniz Gallegos from Hernandez. Renee was married to Severito in 1944 and was married for 29 years. Renee was preceded in death by...

Rose Mae - Age 85 - Santa Fe - Garcia

Rose Mae - Age 85 - Santa Fe - Garcia

May 20, 2013

Rose Mae (Baca) Garcia, 85, a resident of Santa Fe was called home with the Lord on Monday, May 20, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto and Casimira Carrillo; first husband, Bonifacio Baca; second husband, Jesus Maria Garcia; son, Stephen Paul Garcia; grandson, Carl Lujan Jr.; numerous other loving relatives. Rose Mae is survived by her...

Anthony Roy Age - 21 - El Duende Sandoval

Anthony Roy Age - 21 - El Duende Sandoval

May 19, 2013

ANTHONY ROY SANDOVAL, 21, a resident of El Duende, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his uncles, Armando Madrid and Nino Baca. Anthony loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved his grandma, Velma, dearly. He is loved and will be missed dearly. Mr. Sandoval is survived by his mother,...

Zacarias - Age 26 - Chimayo/Albuquerque Martinez

Zacarias - Age 26 - Chimayo/Albuquerque Martinez

May 19, 2013

ZACARIAS CASAMIRO MARTINEZ “JUNIOR”, 26, born on March 4, 1987, a resident of Chimayo and recently of Albuquerque, has walked through our Heavenly gates unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2013. He is now in the warm, loving care of his mother, Beverly “Bambi” Martinez; brother, Hector “Lokito” Martinez; paternal grandparents, Arlo and Cordilia Martinez; maternal grandfather, Cecilio Martinez and his...

Ervin M. Age - 54 - EL Guache Salazar

Ervin M. Age - 54 - EL Guache Salazar

May 19, 2013

Ervin M. Salazar, 54, a resident of El Guache passed away following a long battle of cancer on Sunday, May 19, 2013, with his loving wife by his side. Ervin was a kind and compassionate person who had the heart to work with children and young adults teaching them the tools for having the best overall performance in a rodeo....

Patricia Louise - Age 85 - Los Alamos - Bunker -

Patricia Louise - Age 85 - Los Alamos - Bunker -

May 19, 2013

PATRICIA LOUISE (KNAPP) BUNKER, 85, a resident of Los Alamos passed away following an illness on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st Lt. United States Army Coastal Artillery, Raymond Adelbert Knapp and Evelyn Cecilia Cooper Knapp; sisters, Valerie Cooper (Knapp) Ramsay and Shirley Ray (Knapp)...

Ida - Age 88 - Abiquiu - Archuleta

Ida - Age 88 - Abiquiu - Archuleta

May 18, 2013

IDA ARCHULETA, 88, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 to join her beloved husband, Bernardo. Ida was deeply faithful and an active member de La Sociedad de San Jose de San Antonio, La Sagrada Familia, and Ayudanta de La Morada de Moqui. In her youth, Ida worked at Libby’s and Del Monte in California and...

Andrew - Age 44 - Cuyamungue - Ortiz

Andrew - Age 44 - Cuyamungue - Ortiz

May 18, 2013

ANDREW S. ORTIZ, 44, a resident of Cuyamungue, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Ortiz and mother-in-law, Braulia Calderon. Andrew was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother; brother-in-law and friend. One of his passions was operating heavy equipment, especially his back hoe. He was always a hard worker. At...

Hilio - Age 69 - Rio Lucio - Gurule

Hilio - Age 69 - Rio Lucio - Gurule

May 18, 2013

HILIO B. GURULE, 69, a resident of Rio Lucio (Peñasco) passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 following a lengthy illness with his family and friends by his side. He was born June 14, 1943. He dedicated his life and had a strong devotion to serving his God Jehovah. He always had a joking personality and was kind. Hilio was...

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