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...
Robert (Bobby) D. Age - 87 - Los Alamos Geoffrion
Aug 1, 2012
Robert (Bobby) D. Geoffrion2/24/1925 - 8/1/2012Bob (Papa) Geoffrion went to be with his Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday night, August 1, 2012. He was 87 years old. He was a gentle spirit, beloved by all who met him. He was a kind, loving man whose wife and family were the most important things in his life. He also had a...
Hector - Age 29 - Chimayo - Martinez
Aug 1, 2012
Hector M. Martinez, Age 29, formerly of Chimayó passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Hector loved spending time outdoors going camping and fishing and enjoyed walking his dog “Precious,: and spending time with his children and his wife where he resided in Velarde. He enjoyed listening to oldies and Christian music. HeHetor was always willing to help anyone in...
Audilia "Lily" C. Age - 82 - Chimay Martinez
Jul 31, 2012
Audilia “Lily” C. Martinez, a resident of Chimayo went home to be with our Lord and reunited with her husband at the age of 82 on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She loved flowers, and would plant flowers at any available space. She was famous for her red chili and tortillas. Audilia was preceded in death by her husband, Calletano C....
Estella - Age 90 - Velarde - Quintana
Jul 31, 2012
ESTELLA S. QUINTANA, 90, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Modesto Quintana, Sr.; parents, Manuel and Victoriana Salazar; daughter, Rebecca Quintana; brothers, Jose Estevan Rendon, Erineo, Ruben, Reginaldo, Ernesto and Eloy Salazar; sister, Olivama Sanchez. Estella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...
Lillian - Age 68 - Peñasco - Padilla
Jul 30, 2012
Lillian Padilla, 68, a resident of Peñasco passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2012, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Fedelino Rodriguez; mother, Emilina Rodriguez; son, Milton A. Sandoval; granddaughter, Crystal Lillian Sandoval; nephew, Greg Pacheco; sister, Cora Pacheco. Lillian is survived by her husband, Larry Padilla of 30 years; her children: Joyce...
Tony J. Age - 62 - Abiquiu Gallegos
Jul 28, 2012
Tony J. Gallegos passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and friends. Tony was born on May 4, 1950 to Don Gallegos and Mary Ann DeHerrera Gallegos in Española, New Mexico.\r\n \r\nHe was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Don Gallegos and Mary Ann DeHerrera Gallegos; his Padrino and Aunt Eusebio and Vicenta...
Tillie M. - Age 77 - Albuquerque Martinez
Jul 23, 2012
Tillie M. Martinez (Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2012. Tillie was born on December 19, 1934 in Rio Chama, New Mexico. Tillie, a graduate of Española High School, lead a successful 30 year career with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, followed by brief stints with Bueno Foods Inc. and...
Mary B. Age - 91 - Los Alamos Stevenson
Jul 22, 2012
Mary B. Stevenson, 91, a resident of Los Alamos passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Mary loved to visit with her family and friends whenever she could. Once you met her you could never forget her. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Wences (Wenceslao) Age - 80 - Chili Abeyta
Jul 22, 2012
Wences (Wenceslao) Abeyta, 80, a resident of Chili, NM and formerly of La Puebla, NM went home to be with our Lord peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2012, with his loving family by his side. Wences was a well-known business man throughout New Mexico, who worked very hard and who passed on his wonderful work ethic to his children. He...
Phyelma - Age 52 - Española - Martinez
Jul 21, 2012
PHYELMA D. MARTINEZ, 52, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond T. Martinez; sister, Melinda J. Martinez and sister-in-law, Jeanette Maestas-Ortiz. Phyelma was a caring and helping individual who would always give and inspire others. She helped those in need even though she...
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