Grace Anna Age - 74 Española Short
Apr 30, 2011
Grace Anna Short, 74, a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011. She passed away at home in the loving presence of her husband, Morris; sister Mella; son, Terry; granddaughter, Jamie; nephew Larry and wife Debbie; niece, Jeanette and her daughter Jacqueline. Grace was born in Chama, New Mexico on May 12, 1936 to the late Candido...
Olga Age - 65 Santa Fe Hernandez-Cardona
Apr 29, 2011
Olga Hernandez-Cardona, 65, a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Maribel Cardona and husband Jose Luis Escamilla of Santa Fe; sisters: Maria Teresa Cardona, Imelda Cardona, Maria de Jesus Cardona and Martha Cardona; brothers: Arturo and Juan Cardona; grandchildren: Maria Elena Escamilla, Juan Carlos and Jose Arturo Escamilla; great-grandchildren:...
Soraida Olguin Age - 83 Chamita Gonzales
Apr 28, 2011
Soraida Olguin Gonzales, 83, was born on September 2, 1927 to Pedro Olguin and Teresita Dominguez of Chamita, New Mexico. Soraida passed away on April 28, 2011 after a brief illness. As a young woman she worked as a Harvey girl at the La Fonda Hotel and later began working at the White Swan Laundry where she met her husband...
Isaac - Age 33 - Española - Hernandez
Apr 25, 2011
Isaac C. Hernandez, 33, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011. He enjoyed paint and body work; boxing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Lucio Hernandez, Trinidad Olmos and Delfino Garcia; great-grandparents: Cesario and Ernestine Villareal and Celina Garcia; mother of his children, Araseli Arenas; cousins: Jordan Garcia...
Celsa Age - 91 Los Luceros Gallegos
Apr 25, 2011
CELSA GALLEGOS, 91, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clemente Gallegos; parents, Manuel and Leonor Eylicio; step-father, Eduardo Gallegos; brothers, Jose de la Luz Eylicio and Leo Gallegos; daughter, Mary Ann Quintana; grandsons, Richard Martin Maes, Ciriaco Maes Jr. and Anthony Maes....
Odilia Age - 95 Velarde Vasquez
Apr 25, 2011
Odilia Vásquez, 95, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and recent great-great-grandmother peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 25, 2011. Odilia was born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico on April 23, 1916. Odilia was a longtime resident of Velarde. She was an active leader in her community and the Velarde United Methodist Church. During WWII she...
Celeste - Age 97 - Velarde - Romero
Apr 25, 2011
Celeste Valdez Romero, 97, a resident of Velarde, NM born in Tusas, NM, 1913, passed away while she slept on Monday, April 25, 2011. Celeste was an Elementary School teacher in Northern NM, wife, rancher, quilter & herbal healer. She received her Master’s Degree from Highlands University. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Onofre Valdez and Francisquita...
Albert Ignacio Age - 72 Rodarte Ortiz
Apr 24, 2011
Albert Ignacio Ortiz, was born on February 1, 1939 in Nolan, New Mexico to Gabriel Ortiz and Juanita Ortega and went home to be with the Lord at the age of 72 in Rodarte, NM on Sunday, April 24, 2011.\r\n For many years he was known as Lozano to his friends, he lived in Rodarte since he was 5 years...
Paul Anthony - Age 51 - Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Gabaldon
Apr 23, 2011
Paul Anthony Gabaldon – Age 51 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Mr. Gabaldon was a respected member of San Juan Pueblo, he was an avid participant in Tribal Ceremonies. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, skiing and the outdoors and was a Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed cooking and spending time dancing with his...
Clara G. - Age 81 - Española - Salazar
Apr 22, 2011
CLARA G. SALAZAR, 81, Our Precious mother was called home to be with the Lord and her husband, Esequiel “Zeke” Salazar and her grandson Benito Garcia on Friday, April 22, 2011. Clara was a member of the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe del Valle de Pojoaque Parish. She was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court Guadalupana and...
Orlando R. Age - 71 Chimayo Martinez
Apr 22, 2011
Orlando R. Martinez, 71, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011. Mr. Martinez was a United States Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam Era. He was discharged in 1964. In 1965 he married Gloria Perez and had 4 kids. Mr. Martinez worked in the mines from 1966 to 1969. In the early 70’s he worked...
Louann M. Age -50 - Española Kosmerl
Apr 21, 2011
Louann M. Kosmerl was born on July 1, 1960 in Spokane, Washington and passed away suddenly in her home on April 21, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Spriggs; mother, Margaret Kosmerl; son, Patrick Engelmeier and sister, Lisa Neuberger. Louann was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and has worked from the University of Standford, University of Princeton...
Joshua Dillon Age - 35 Ickes
Apr 21, 2011
Joshua Dillon Ickes - 35 - Left this earth to a better place on April 21, 2011 of natural causes. Born November 2, 1975 to his mother Amy, Josh is survived by the loves of his life, his son Dominik and his daughter Mary, his mom Amy, his biological father Bob, his true father Scott Wheeler, his “2nd” mom Mary...
Anthony G. Age - 67 Española Lopez
Apr 20, 2011
Anthony G. “Tuffy” Lopez, 67, a resident of Española passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Mr. Lopez was a Navy Veteran serving two tours in Vietnam, he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He enjoyed fishing, camping & the outdoors and taking care of his nephews and nieces. Anthony was...
Rudy - Age 41 - Chimayo - Arzola
Apr 16, 2011
RUDY ARZOLA, 41, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Santa Fe following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Antonio, Alonzo, Seferino, Martin and Leo Lopez, Lupe Romero; sister, Brenda Lopez; maternal grandparents, Edwardo and Martina Martinez and God-mother, Patsy Martinez. Rudy enjoyed spending time with his wife and children....
George D. Age - 53 Montoya
Apr 16, 2011
George D, Montoya, age 53, passed away Saturday April 16th , 2011 from a sudden heart attack. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to his large family from Albuquerque and Northern New Mexico. He is survived by the love of his life, Eileen Montoya wife of 33 years; four children; son, David Montoya and girlfriend...
Edalia M. Age - 85 Bernalillo/Cañones Garcia
Apr 14, 2011
Edalia M. Garcia, 85, a resident of Bernalillo born in Cañones passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011. She was a life member of the Catholic Church. Edalia enjoyed cooking for her family, knitting, crocheting, quilting and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ofenonicio and Adeliada Vialpando; son, Billy Vialpando; her life companion,...
Clara A. Age - 95 Velarde Garcia
Apr 14, 2011
Clara A. Garcia, 95, a resident of Velarde passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 following a short illness. She loved tending to her chickens, baking bread & cooking delicious meals. She tremendously loved taking care of all her grandchildren. Clara enjoyed attending the Senior Citizens Center & visiting with friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernando...
Jesse L. Age - 56 Guachupangue Naranjo
Apr 13, 2011
Jesse L. Naranjo, 56, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. He was born and raised in Espanola New Mexico, a life long resident of Guachupangue. Jesse was a very loving and talented person. He was loved very much by his family and will be greatly missed. He was a local artist and his...
Joann Rae Schantz Anderson
Apr 12, 2011
Our beloved Wife, Mother, and Grammy passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Joann Rae Schantz Anderson was born in December 7, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to Raymond Schantz and Alice Beckman Schantz. She was raised in Indiana and received her teaching degree from Drake University. Drake is where she met her husband of over 54 years,...
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