Clarence Age - 89 - Peñasco Fernandez
Jan 8, 2012
Clarence Fernandez, 89, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was a Peñasco School teacher for 33 years. Clarence loved the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing; taking daily walks and was a meticulous gardener. He was also an avid reader. He served 6 years in the United States Navy as a pharmacist’s mate First Class during...
Juan - Age 78 - Chimayo Fernandez
Jan 7, 2012
JUAN C. FERNANDEZ, 78, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose de la Luz Fernandez and Lucinda Fernandez and Benito and Maclovia Ortiz who raised him; love of his life, Carmen Fernandez; sons, James and Elias Ralph Fernandez; sister,...
Alita M. Age - 82 - White Rock Roach
Jan 6, 2012
Alita M. Roach, 82, a resident of White Rock passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012. She was born on October 31, 1929 in St. Louis Missouri. Alita was the only daughter of Marie Krueger and Aloysius Wunderle, she was affectionately referred to as “Snooze” by her father who thought she slept too much. At the age of 18, she...
Jerome Alex - Age 37 - Los Luceros Reynolds
Jan 6, 2012
JEROME ALEX REYNOLDS, also known as “Tweety” for his bright blue eyes, 37, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Benjamin Diaz; paternal grandfather, Lucas Reynolds; uncles, Lito Reynolds and Clarence Medina; aunt, Bernice Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Frank and Calicia Medina; cousins, Daniel and Christopher Martinez and...
Levi Jose Age - 41 - Española Gonzales
Jan 5, 2012
Levi Jose Gonzales, 41, a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was a loving husband, father and loved spending time with his family. Levi was always there for anybody that needed help. He was a very giving and loving man and will be dearly missed. Levi was preceded in death by his son, Abel Gonzales;...
Fidelia Age - 81 - Española Duran Rodriguez
Jan 5, 2012
Fidelia Duran Rodriguez, 81, a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012. She loved the beautiful flowers in her garden; her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Rico her grandson took great care of her in her later years. She loved her Lord & Savior and enjoyed all the time spent in fellowship and prayer, especially at...
Vicenta T. Age - 75 - El Rito Martinez
Jan 5, 2012
VICENTA T. MARTINEZ, 75, a resident of El Rito, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her birth mother, Trinidad Trujillo; adoptive mother, Perfecta Martinez; infant son, Robert Martinez; husband of 50 years, Daniel I. Martinez; adoptive brother and father figure, Abran Martinez and wife Eduvigen; sisters: Valdenia Martin, Josefa and husband Valentin...
Maxie J. Age - 47 - La Canova Rivera
Jan 3, 2012
Maxie J. Rivera, 47, a lifelong resident of La Canova passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Lucille Rivera; grandparents: Antonio and Eliza Rivera, and Dolores Martinez and Manuel Medina. Mr. Rivera is survived by his brother, Eddie Rivera and companion Nancy...
Vences J. Age 92 - Chimayo Martinez
Jan 3, 2012
Vences J. Martinez, 92, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He was a lifelong member of Holy Family Parish in Chimayo. He was also a member of the Coro Santiago, the Holy Name Society, the Cursillos, Christian Living and American Legion. He attended New Mexico College of A&M Arts in Las Cruces...
Maria Edumenia Age -99 - Albuquerque/Petaca Herrera
Jan 1, 2012
Maria Edumenia Herrera, 99, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Petaca passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 surrounded by her loving family and friends. God looked around His garden and found an empty place. Then He looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s...
Sergeant Pernell - Age 33 - Española Herrera
Dec 31, 2011
SERGEANT PERNELL JOHNNIE HERRERA, 33, a resident of Española, went to be with our Lord on December 31, 2011, in Afghanistan while serving with Operation Enduring Freedom XI. Before his deployment he was employed by US Cable in Española. He was born in Los Alamos, on July 27, 1978. Pernell Herrera enlisted in the New Mexico National Guard on May...
Benito J. Age - 77 - Pojoaque Valdez
Dec 29, 2011
Benito J. Valdez, 77, a resident of Pojoaque passed away of natural causes on Thursday, December 29, 2011. Benito retired from Los Alamos County. He was a devoted Catholic and proud member of Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and president for 30 years for Acequia Larga in Pojoaque. In his spare time he was an avid carpenter also an active volunteer...
John Albert - 86 - Los Alamos Hamko
Dec 29, 2011
John Albert Hamko, 86, joined his wife Mary in heaven after losing his battle with leukemia on December 29, 2011.\r\nJohn was a retired union steel worker and was Honorably Discharged from the United States Navy in 1946 and proudly served in World War II in the Pacific. John lived most of his life in Mentor on the Lake, Ohio where...
Ramoncita Age - 87 - Chama Martinez
Dec 27, 2011
RAMONCITA MARTINEZ, 87, a resident of Chama, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juanito Martinez; daughters, Cordy and Diana Martinez; sister, Angie Bateman; brothers, Domingo Gallegos and Gonzalo Madrid and mother Cleofas Martinez. She loved making quilts and putting jig-saw puzzles together. She was...
Vitalia M. Age - 77 - Rio Chama Martinez
Dec 27, 2011
Vitalia M. Martinez, known as Vita, 77, a resident of Rio Chama passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Vita was proud of her business, Vita’s Kitchen and proud of her catering business. She was especially known for the cakes she baked, whether wedding or otherwise. Vita raised her siblings from a young age and was a loving and...
Rose M. Age - 81 - Truchas Padilla
Dec 27, 2011
Rose M. Padilla, 81, a resident of Truchas passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hipolito and Dulcinia Padilla; brothers: Zacarias, Willie and Arcenio Padilla; half-sisters: Beronis Hampton and Percide Barela. Rose is survived by her daughter, Dulcie Romero and husband Joeallen of Truchas; granddaughters: Melanie Archuleta and husband...
Larry Anthony "Tone" - Age - 56 - C Fernandez
Dec 27, 2011
Larry Anthony Fernández “Toné”, 56, a resident of Cuartales passed away with his family around him on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Mr. Fernandez was a carpenter by trade. He returned from California after working 20 years in construction. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Larry had a big heart, always had a wink and a smile for...

Ella - Age 99 - Los Alamos - Jacobson
Dec 26, 2011
ELLA M. JACOBSON, 99, a resident of Los Alamos since 1998, died December 26. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Lena Peters, husband Graham; sister, Mary; and brothers: Russell and Aulden. She is survived by son, Edward, daughter-in-law Adelaide, and grandson Austin of Los Alamos; brother-in-law, Donald Williams of Mansfield, Massachusetts; and nieces and nephews in...
Emily A. - Age 53 - Española Casias
Dec 25, 2011
Emily A. Casias – Age 53 a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 unexpectedly. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth V. Baca; brother, Frank Baca; maternal grandparents: Jose Tiburcio and Patrocina Vigil; paternal grandparents: Leondro and Antonita Baca. Emily always took everyone in and gave them advice, she became everyone’s mom. She was...
VaLaura Vesean Age - 21 - Peñasco Jaramillo
Dec 24, 2011
VaLaura Vesean Jaramillo, 21, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, after an automobile accident. She was preceded in death by her father, Benny Jaramillo; sister, Valerie Jaramillo. VaLaura is survived by her parents, Ruby Jaramillo and Raymond Rodarte of Peñasco; sister, Vanessa Jaramillo Chavez and husband Anselmo of Grants; brother, Isaiah Rodarte of Peñasco; niece,...
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