Flaviano Age - 97 - Nambe Herrera
Apr 24, 2013
Flaviano Herrera, 97, a lifelong resident of Nambe passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Celia V. Herrera; parents, David and Manuelita V. Herrera; in-laws, Jose Inez and Esquipula Valdez; brothers: Esperanza, Adrian, Cornelio, Eloy, Laurel, Librado and Ramon Herrera; sister,...
Maria Elena "Helen" Naranjo
Apr 22, 2013
MARIA ELENA “HELEN” NARANJO\r\nSafe in the arms of Jesus, safe on his gentle breast, there by his love over shaded, sweetly my soul shall rest.\r\nThe most loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend; Helen, passed into the arms of the Lord on April 22, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Originally from Chimayo,...
Isabelle - Age 92 - Chimayo - Martinez
Apr 22, 2013
ISABELLE MARTINEZ was born on July 8, 1920, in Chimayo, to Epimenia Montoya and Federico Martinez, and christened Maria Isabel. She had 3 younger sisters and 2 younger brothers. Isabelle attended John Hyson Memorial Mission School through eighth grade, was perfectly literate in Spanish and English. She was a voracious reader and was particularly fond of Bible scriptures and hymns....
Maria Agapita - Age 84 - Cuarteles - Quintana
Apr 21, 2013
MARIA AGAPITA QUINTANA, 84, a resident of Cuarteles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2013 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Ignacio Quintana; daughter, Maxine Quintana; son, Donald Quintana; parents, Cresencio and Rufegio Lopez; grandson, Edward T. Quintana as well as other loving relatives. After raising 5 boys, she started...
Joe G. Age 67 - Albuquerque/Taos - Abeyta
Apr 20, 2013
JOE G. ABEYTA, 67, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013 following a short and unexpected illness. Mr. Abeyta developed many skills while growing up where he made many, many friends along the way; always socializing and making new friends. He was well known for this cooking skills and became known as...
Bernardo Age - 91 - Abiquiu Archuleta
Apr 19, 2013
BERNARDO ARCHULETA, 91, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2013. He served in the 71st Infantry in Germany and was a proud World War II Veteran. A 50 year member of the Labor’s Local Union 16, Bernardo retired from Los Alamos after 25 years. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, tending to his...
Paul - Age 42 - El Rito - Jaramillo
Apr 19, 2013
PAUL V. JARAMILLO, 42, a resident of El Rito, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2013 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his baby sister, Rhonda Jaramillo; paternal grandparents; Jose and Viviana Vialpando; maternal grandparents, Porfirio and Melecia Gonzales and father-in-law, Horacio Baldonado. He was born November 27, 1970 in Española. He...
Rebecca "Becky" Age - 50 - Español Salazar
Apr 18, 2013
Rebecca “Becky” Salazar, 50, a resident of Española passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Salazar; brother-in-law, Joey Martinez; Contessa’s partner, Desiree Pacheco. Becky was a person who was free willed, very outspoken, down to earth, loving, caring and free spirited. She loved music and cruising. She especially loved her...
Vincent Age - 81 - Santa Clara Pueblo Michel, Sr.
Apr 17, 2013
Vincent Michel, Sr., 81, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. HE was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carmen Michel; father, Charles Michel; mother, Mary Michel; brothers: Danny Fry and Peter Kheel. He was born in Inchelium, WA to Charles A....
Carla - Age 40 - La Puebla - War
Apr 16, 2013
CARLA MARIE WAR, 40, a resident of La Puebla, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jose H. War and Sophia Zamora; maternal grandparents, Abenicio and Gertrudes Martinez; father, Joe L. War, Jr.; uncle, Gary Padilla and aunt, Mabel War. Carla was full...
Teddie - Age 75 - Española - Archuleta
Apr 15, 2013
Teddie Archuleta, 75, a resident of Española passed away from a lengthy illness on Monday, April 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Jesusita Ulibarri; sister, Lydia Archuleta; brother, Gerald Ulibarri. Mrs. Archuleta is survived by her husband, Mike Archuleta of Española; children: Patti Archuleta of Santa Fe, Miguel Archuleta of Rio Chama; grandchildren: Jessica...
Syria - Age 69 - La Puebla - Rivas
Apr 15, 2013
Syria E. Rivas, 69, a resident of La Puebla passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tomas Rivas; parents, Nestor and Veronica Montoya; brother, Nestor Montoya. Syria was a “rebel.” She did things the way she wanted too. She had a big heart and was a hard worker. Syria’s happiest moments were...
Julian - Age 55 - San Pedro - Quintana
Apr 14, 2013
JULIAN RAYMOND QUINTANA, 55, a resident of San Pedro, passed away suddenly in an accidental house fire on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Julia Quintana; maternal grandparents, Tony and Ursula Passarelli and brother, Bobby Quintana. Julian was the second youngest among 12 siblings. He loved dancing. It was not uncommon to...
Eulalia "Lala" Age - 90 - Chama Martinez
Apr 13, 2013
Eulalia “Lala” Martinez, 90, a resident of Chama passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, April 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Belarmino Martinez; grandsons: Jason McAdams and Eddie Martinez Jr. She loved quilting, painting, canning and gardening. Her love for cooking for her family was enjoyed by all. She...
Victoria Age - 86 - Santa Clara Pueblo Dasheno
Apr 12, 2013
Victoria Dasheno, 86, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away peacefully with family and friends surrounding her on Friday, April 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Teofilio Dasheno; parents, Domacio and Patricia Tafoya; parents in law, Phillip and Reycita Dasheno; brothers, sisters, sister in law and many other relatives . Victoria was a very loving...
Erica Lee - 39 - Los Alamos Kerstiens
Apr 12, 2013
Erica Lee Kerstiens passed away on April 12, 2013, after a short, courageous fight with cancer. She was born on November 12, 1973, in Chicago Heights, Ill and was raised in Los Alamos, NM. She graduated from Los Alamos High School and attended New Mexico State University. She loved animals and worked in veterinary clinics in New Mexico and Virginia....
Bert H. Age - 58 - Chimayo Vigil
Apr 12, 2013
Bert H. Vigil, 58, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 12, 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonifacio and Juanita Vigil; maternal grandparents, Severo and Julianita Martinez of Chimayo; paternal grandparents, Leandro and Higinia Vigil of Cundiyo; father-in-law, Manuel Manzanares;...
Epimenia L. Age - 87 - La Villita Medina
Apr 11, 2013
Epimenia L. Medina, 87, a resident of La Villita passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Bonefacia Lopez; brothers/sisters: Santiago Lopez, Tobias Lopez, Belen LeDoux and husband Abe, Liborio Lopez Sr., Flora Viarreal and husband Ben, Clara Saiz, Mary Lopez; great grandson, Christopher Romero; infant daughter, Mary Medina; special son-in-law,...
Richard "Ritchie" Age - 43 - Santa Sweeney
Apr 8, 2013
RICHARD “RITCHIE” SWEENEY, 43, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by brothers, Donnie and Raymond Rodriguez and nephew, Monty Sweeney. Mr. Sweeney is survived by his mother, Clara Rodriguez; brother, Tommy Griego; sisters, Rebecca Rodriguez, Carmela Rodriguez, Yolanda Montoya (Randy) and Donna Sweeney; step-children, Cecilia, Frankie, and Christopher;...
Pat O. Age - 69 - La Madera Valdez
Apr 8, 2013
Pat O. Valdez, 69, a resident of La Madera passed away unexpectedly due to an accident on Monday, April 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Onofre Valdez; father-in-law, Rubel Montoya; granddaughter, Christine Lopez; son-in-law, Eloy Lopez. Mr. Valdez worked and retired from the State of New Mexico prior to employment with the state he was contracted...
