Matthew M. Age - 45 - El Guache Vigil
Nov 6, 2011
Matthew M. Vigil, 45, of El Guache passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He enjoyed fishing with his precious daughter Amberlyn (Hamburger), enjoyed camping, and hunting with his brother-in-law Gabe, going for wood with his brother and working outside, most precious was spending time with his wife Myra and Amberlyn and family. He was preceded in death by...
Donald R. "Boogie" Age - 53 - Alcal Chavez
Nov 6, 2011
Donald R. “Boogie” Chavez – Age 53 a resident of Alcalde, went to be with our Dear Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He was surrounded by his family. Donald was a well known and loved person. He had a great passion for music. He was an active member of the Alcalde Church Choir. Donald is survived by his parents:...
Christobal - Age 62 - Chimayo - Romero
Nov 6, 2011
Christobal Romero, 62, (November 30, 1948 – November 6, 2011) a resident of Chimayo, originally from Nambe passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 surrounded by his family. Mr. Romero retired from LANL after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Otoniel Romero; mother-in-law, Alicia M. Martinez; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Ben Griego, Jesse Martinez,...
John Anthony - Age 73 - Flower Mound, TX Herrera
Nov 6, 2011
John Anthony Herrera, age 73, of Flower Mound, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011, in Lewisville, Texas. He was born July 26, 1938 in El Guache, New Mexico to Benjamin and Patrocinia Lobato Herrera. John married Sue Garcia on April 9, 1960 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. He served in both the United States Navy and the United States...
Carlos - Age 75 - Chimayo - Martinez
Nov 2, 2011
CARLOS MARTINEZ, 75, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Las Vegas at the Alta Vista Hospital. Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Esquipula B. Martinez and Teresita Trujillo Martinez; brother, Floyd Martinez; sisters-in-law, Celina and Marica Martinez; brother-in-law, James Nelson-Salazar; nephews, Dominic Salazar, Jimmy Martinez and Chris and Escolastico Martinez. Carlos...
Juan Elizario Age - 81 - Arroyo Seco Montoya
Nov 2, 2011
Juan Elizario Montoya, 81 a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away November 2, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness with cancer. He was born May 25, 1930 in Nambe and graduated from El Rito Normal School in 1950. He served our Country in the US Army during the Korean War from 1951-53 and was stationed at Ft....
Manuelita (Mela) - Pojoaque Romero
Oct 31, 2011
Manuelita (Mela) Romero died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at her home, two months short of her 101th birthday. She was born in Pojoaque to Pablo Romero and Camila Romero de Rivera. She was the youngest of five children. Antonia (Tonita), Concepción (Chonita), José Maria and Alejandrino all predeceased her. She was famous as a cook, seamstress and flower gardener....
Irene G. Age - 85 - Española Valdez
Oct 31, 2011
Irene G. Valdez, 85, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 in Albuquerque. Irene was born on December 25, 1925 to Antonio and Emma Griego in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She moved to Española as a young girl and attended Española Schools, graduating from Española High School. In 1947 Irene married Gilbert F. Valdez and they lived...
Fernando B. Age - 80 - Arroyo Seco Hernandez
Oct 30, 2011
Our Beloved Father, Fernando B. Hernandez, 80, born on May 20, 1931 in Vera Cruz Mexico, Pueblo de Carizal, a resident of Arroyo Seco went Home to Heaven with His Savior, Sunday, October 30, 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his family, paint and body work, boxing. He was preceded in death by his son, Isaac; his parents: Lucio Hernandez,...
Josie Age - 84 - El Guache Sisneros
Oct 28, 2011
Josie Sisneros 84, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Friday Oct. 28, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Josie was devoted to her family and loved family reunions. She enjoyed canning food also going to the casinos, piñon picking and making quilts. One of her favorite things to do was camping and being outdoors....
Florian "Sonny" Jr. - Age 68 - Cham Gonzales
Oct 28, 2011
Florian “Sonny” Gonzales, Jr., 68, a resident of Chama, NM passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2011. Florian’s family was his first priority. He was married to his loving wife Carmen for 45 years. Victoria was his only daughter and took pride in “Daddy’s Little Girl,” but also was very proud of his sons & grandchildren. His main focus...
Edward - Age 42 - Cuarteles - Esquibel
Oct 27, 2011
EDWARD ELI ESQUIBEL, 42, a resident of Cuarteles, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 following a brief illness. Edward was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and horseback riding in Borrego Mesa with his uncle Sam and other cousins and friends. He loved gardening with his parents and enjoyed being with friends and family. He was very proud of...
Gregorio Age - 90 - Truchas Lopez
Oct 27, 2011
Gregorio Lopez, 90, a lifelong resident of Truchas passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 27, 2011, with his family at his side. At the age of 21 Mr. Lopez served in WWII as an Infantryman/Mortarman. After basic training, in Robinson Arkansas, he was shipped to Monticelli, Italy and participated in the EAME Theater of Operation. In defense...
Manuel "Boss" Age - 70 - Santa Fe Manzanares
Oct 24, 2011
MANUEL “BOSS” MANZANARES, 70, a former resident of Santa Fe and currently a resident of La Villita, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was born January 14, 1941 in Tierra Azul. Manuel served in the United States Navy for 6 years and he was a security guard at LANL, he was employed by DOE,...
Monica - Age 50 - Santa Fe - Ortega - Pena
Oct 24, 2011
MONICA F. ORTEGA PEÑA, devoted mother, wife and daughter, born October 8, 1961, died peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on Monday, October 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra and brother, Alex. She is survived by husband, Joe Peña; children, Joseph and Keyana; parents, Lupe and Julian Jaramillo; brother, George Ortega; step-brothers, Dan and...
Carl Edward Age - 50 - Chamita Cordova
Oct 23, 2011
Carl Edward Cordova, 50, a resident of Chamita passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 23, 2011 as a result of a boating accident at Santa Cruz Lake. Carl was born on April 9, 1961 in Española to Tony M. and Ursula Cordova. Carl loved to be surrounded by his family and loved to fish so much that if anyone was...
Daniel "Danny" Age - 51 - Pojoaque Rios
Oct 23, 2011
DANIEL “DANNY” RIOS, 51, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pablo and Julia Roybal and Jesus and Ramona Rios. He was greatly loved by the family and the community for his kind heart. He would give the shirt off his back and would...
Harry H. Age - 65 - Jemez Springs Reisch
Oct 22, 2011
Harry H. Reisch, age 65 of Jemez Springs, NM has lost his battle with Scleroderma and has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 22, 2011. He was born on June 23rd, 1946 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to the late Otto Karl Reisch and Althea Reisch. He was married to Judy Facchinello for 43...
Patrick G. Age - 40 - Española Chavez
Oct 22, 2011
Patrick G. Chavez Sr., 40, a resident of Española passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Patrick was a very kind and loving headstrong person. He was admired by everyone who met him. His son and daughter were his pride and joy. He loved the outdoors especially fishing with his father and brother. His father called...
Gilbert - Age 56 - Santa Cruz Garcia
Oct 21, 2011
Gilbert Garcia – Age 56 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011. Gilbert was born on July 2, 1955 to Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia in Española. He attended school in Española, graduating from Española Valley High School and worked for Hunter Ford for 34 years. \r\nGilbert was preceded in death by his father, Bernabe Garcia;...
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