Obituary Listing

MaryAnn - Age 65 - Gallina DuRand

MaryAnn - Age 65 - Gallina DuRand

Dec 23, 2011

MaryAnn DuRand, born March 1, 1946 in St. Paul Minnesota, MaryAnn DuRand passed away at home in Gallina surrounded by her family, December 23, 2011. She was a graduate of Northern New Mexico College with an associates in Science with honors from there, she went on to a job with the USDAF. She was an avid reader and had a...

Ofelia G. - Age 91 - Española Manzanares

Ofelia G. - Age 91 - Española Manzanares

Dec 23, 2011

Ofelia G. Manzanares, a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away suddenly at the family home on Friday, December 23, 2011. Ofelia was born to Antonio Jose and Piedad R. Garcia on September 18, 1920 and grew up on the family ranch in Rio Chama. She was educated at the Espanola Schools, El Rito Normal College...

Magdalena Age - 52 - Española Howie

Magdalena Age - 52 - Española Howie

Dec 23, 2011

Magdalena Howie, 52, a resident of Española passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, December 23, 2011. A Devotional Service will be held on January 3, 2012 at7:00 p.m. at Victory Faith Church in Española. The family of Magdalena Howie has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

Benceslado W. - Age 80 - La Mesilla Martinez

Benceslado W. - Age 80 - La Mesilla Martinez

Dec 22, 2011

Benceslado W. Martinez – Age 80 a resident of La Mesilla passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Wyman; mother, Adelina; parents who raised him: Juanita and Pifanio Martinez; brothers: Clyde Wyman and Willie Wyman; sister, Anita Olivas; daughters: Evelyn Martinez, Elenor Storch and Darlene Martinez. He is survived by...

Jose O. Age - 76 - El Valle Montoya

Jose O. Age - 76 - El Valle Montoya

Dec 21, 2011

Jose Omedo Montoya died from a lengthy illness on December 21, 2011 at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Jose, a native of El Valle, NM, retired in 1992 as a Plant Supervisor at Tri Valley Growers in Hollister, CA. Jose moved back to El Valle, NM in 1992 to enjoy his retirement years and to be near his Family....

William A. Age - 61 - Espanola Vigil

William A. Age - 61 - Espanola Vigil

Dec 21, 2011

William A. Vigil – Age 61 a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Vigil; son, Francisco Vigil; paternal grandparents: Augustine and Bernardita Vigil; and maternal grandparents: Luis and Nora Suazo. Mr. Vigil was an active outdoorsman who loved to fish and being in the mountains. He...

Cecilia Age - 61 - Sombrillo Olivas

Cecilia Age - 61 - Sombrillo Olivas

Dec 19, 2011

Cecilia L. Olivas, 61, a resident of Sombrillo passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011. Cecilia earned a Bachelor’s Degree from New Mexico Highlands University and worked at LANL as chief of staff of the Directors Office. Cecilia was preceded in death by her father, Antonio E. Quintana; uncles: Senobio and Mike Quintana; niece, Connie Quintana. She is survived by...

Floyd "Shorty" Age - 80 - Ojo Sarco Tafoya

Floyd "Shorty" Age - 80 - Ojo Sarco Tafoya

Dec 18, 2011

FLOYD “SHORTY” TAFOYA, 80, born on December 21, 1930, a resident of Ojo Sarco and formerly of Grants, passed away tragically on Sunday, December 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cipriano and Cresenciana Tafoya; wife, Erlinda V. Tafoya; granddaughter, Stephanie Tafoya-Salazar; sister, Adelia Sandoval; father-in-law, Enriques Velarde; mother-in-law, Eufelia Velarde; brothers-in-law, Henry, Donald and Toby Velarde...

Lucas G. Age - 71 - Guachupangue Martinez

Lucas G. Age - 71 - Guachupangue Martinez

Dec 18, 2011

Lucas G. Martinez, 71, a resident of Guachupangue passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 following an 8 year battle with cancer. Mr. Martinez was a life time roofer. He started with Zia Company and 51 years later retired from Johnson Controls. Mr. Martinez was a member of the Holy Family Society and Blessed Sacrament Adoration. His favorite pastimes were...

Helen - Age 79 - Los Alamos Washburn

Helen - Age 79 - Los Alamos Washburn

Dec 17, 2011

Helen J. Washburn, 79, a resident of Los Alamos, passed peacefully\r\nfrom her earthly home to her heavenly Home on Saturday, December 17,\r\n2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Anna (Scheerens)\r\nJohnson, and brother, Paul Johnson. Helen is survived by her\r\ndaughters, Barbara Hanson and husband Steve of Los Alamos, Linda\r\nDeLaTorre and husband Joe of Las Cruces, and Debra...

Juanita Age - 26 - Española Soto

Juanita Age - 26 - Española Soto

Dec 17, 2011

Juanita Soto, 26, a resident of Española passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. Juanita was born on September 28, 1985 in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico to Roberto Soto and Leticia Nava de Soto. She attended Fairview Elementary, Pojoaque Middle and High School, graduating with the class of 2005. Juanita loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with all her...

Archie - Age 64 - Arroyo Seco Velarde

Archie - Age 64 - Arroyo Seco Velarde

Dec 17, 2011

Archie Velarde, 64, a resident of Arroyo Seco and formerly of Ojo Sarco, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Archie was born on July 25, 1947 to Antonio and Roberta Velarde in Embudo, NM. Archie proudly served in the U.S. Air Force serving a tour in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, and father-in-law, Juan Montoya....

Phyllis "June" Age - 73 Warren

Phyllis "June" Age - 73 Warren

Dec 13, 2011

Phyllis “June” Warren, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 13th after a long and brave battle with cancer. June was born Phyllis June Bloss in Cumberland, Maryland. She grew up poor but had a very rich and fulfilling life. The youngest of seven children, she did well in school, was an avid reader, and, with the encouragement of her older brother,...

Mary Patricia Age - 52 - White Rock Sanchez

Mary Patricia Age - 52 - White Rock Sanchez

Dec 13, 2011

Mary Patricia Sanchez, 52, a resident of White Rock passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. She was born in Fairfield, CA on May 18, 1959. She enjoyed working in the home healthcare field. She had a passion for the outdoors, music, and showed a lot of supporting love for her family and friends. Mary held her ground and...

Donaldo - Age 63 - Nambe Roybal

Donaldo - Age 63 - Nambe Roybal

Dec 12, 2011

DONALDO E. ROYBAL, 63, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011, Feast day of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Ruby Roybal. Donaldo was born January 30, 1948. He lived a life dedicated to his family which was most important to him. His service to the community, his...

Aurelia - Age 82 - Velarde McKinney

Aurelia - Age 82 - Velarde McKinney

Dec 12, 2011

AURELIA R. MCKINNEY, 82, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 following a short illness. Mrs. McKinney was born November 6, 1929 to Aurelio and Nicolas Romero of Velarde. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy F. McKinney; sister, Viola Smith and brother, Reynaldo Romero. Mrs. McKinney is survived by her children, Patty and...

Colette Agnes Walsh Age - 88 Dugan

Colette Agnes Walsh Age - 88 Dugan

Dec 11, 2011

Colette Agnes Walsh Dugan, 88, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 with her youngest daughter and son-in-law at her side. Colette was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Morgan Dugan; her two sisters: Elaine Walsh Hamilton and her brother-in-law James Drier Hamilton, Marie Walsh Kinsella and her brother-in-law Paul William Kinsella; her brother,...

John David (J.D.) Age - 73 - Arroyo Seco Smith

John David (J.D.) Age - 73 - Arroyo Seco Smith

Dec 10, 2011

John David (J.D.) Smith, 73, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away suddenly in his bed on Saturday, December 10, 2011. J.D. was born on December 31, 1938 in Salina, Kansas but grew up in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from South High in Denver in 1957 and in 1961 he joined the Air Force and served his country until 1964....

Eloy - Age 53 - Albuquerque Maes

Eloy - Age 53 - Albuquerque Maes

Dec 9, 2011

ELOY P. MAES, 53, a resident of Canjilon, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 following an unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Rita Maes and sister, Tomacita Maes. Eloy was a great father, son and brother. He had a great sense of humor and was always joking around. Eloy was surrounded by many friends....

Miguel - Age 76 - Ohkay Owingeh Sandoval

Miguel - Age 76 - Ohkay Owingeh Sandoval

Dec 9, 2011

MIGUEL A. SANDOVAL (MULA), 76, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Mae Browning; parents, Antonio and Guillerma Sandoval. Miguel was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was married to the love of his life for 54 years. He was...