Maria Magdalena (Maggie) Age - 68 San Pedro Vigil
Sep 21, 2011
Maria Magdalena (Maggie) Vigil – 68, a resident of San Pedro passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Guachupangue, NM on August 7, 1943 to Jose Desiderio and Faustinita Garcia Vigil. Maggie was an incredible woman, a very loving mother to her beloved son, David, a wonderful sister who loved her...
Josefina Age - 26 Morales
Sep 21, 2011
JOSEFINA MORALES, 26 años de edad, se fue al cielo Miercoles, 21 de Septiembre despues de una larga batalla contra esclerosis multiple. Josefina nacio el 19 de Marzo, 1985 en Chihuahua, Mexico. Vino a Española con su familia en 1989 y empezo la escuela en Los Niños Kindergarten. A Josefina le gustaba estudiar y siempre sacaba Buenos grados en la...
Jo Ann Age - 77 - Los Alamos Barlich
Sep 20, 2011
Jo Ann Barlich (known as “Jo” to her family and friends) passed away on September 20, 2011 in the Aspen Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Los Alamos. She was 77 years old.\r\nJo was born on October 30, 1933, to Fred and Mabel Hail of Mountainair, New Mexico. After growing up in Mountainair, she went to Highlands University in Las Vegas,...
Jose Lorenzo Age - 78 Canjilon Martinez
Sep 20, 2011
Jose Lorenzo Martinez, 78, a resident of Canjilon passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born on October 27, 1932 in Canjilon to Jose De La Luz and Eufemia Martinez, and was raised in Canjilon. Jose was a logger and a miner. He was a very hard working man that whistled everywhere he...
Betty Liz - Age 44 - El Rancho - Gonzales
Sep 19, 2011
BETTY LIZ GONZALES, 44, a resident of El Rancho, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Gonzales; brothers, Donald and Gene Gonzales and sister, Karen Gonzales. Ms. Gonzales is survived by her fiancé, Richard Trujillo; children, Harold Romero III and companion Sharon Gonzales; granddaughter, Kaceylyn Romero; daughter, Ashley Romero and...
Jessie C. Age - 53 Española Rodriguez
Sep 19, 2011
Jessie C. Rodriguez – 53, a lifelong resident of Española passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jessie enjoyed the outdoors – whether, fishing, hunting, camping, cooking and riding her Harley. Jessie was very outgoing and kind, a good friend. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She...
Magdalena Age - 81 Española/Vallecitos Chavez
Sep 18, 2011
Magdalena Chavez, 81, a resident of Española (formally of Vallecitos) passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete J. Chavez Sr.; parents, Jose Leandro Gallegos Sr. and Bersabe; brothers: Juan Gallegos, Leandro Gallegos Jr. and Lucas Gallegos; sisters: Olympia Vasquez and Bertha Martinez; father & mother-in-law, Alberto Chavez Sr. and Marina; brothers-in-law:...
Phillip - Age 43 - La Mesilla Gallegos-Garcia
Sep 18, 2011
Phillip Gallegos-Garcia – 43, a resident of La Mesilla passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Services are pending. The family of Phillip Gallegos-Garcia has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.
Roserita "Rochie" Age - 100 - San J Kidd
Sep 18, 2011
Roserita “Rochie” Kidd – 100, a resident of San Juan Pueblo passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011. Roserita spent her career as a nurse working at the Indian Hospital in Albuquerque and at the Española Hospital. She was the manager and part owner of Tewa Indian Restaurant. Roserita loved to sing, she belonged to the Tewa Woman’s Choir. Mrs....
Allen - Age 31 - Chimayo - Martinez
Sep 17, 2011
Allen Lee Martinez – 31, a resident of Chimayo, born on February 19, 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Los Alamos, NM as a result of an auto accident. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Martinez; maternal grandparents, Jose and Celina Dominguez; paternal grandfather, Siegfredo Martinez; and Andrea Trujillo....
James "Jim" M. Age - 57 Spach
Sep 16, 2011
James “Jim” M. Spach was initially cleared for take-off on May 13, 1954 and welcomed into a coal mining community by his father and mother, Charles M. and F. Evelyn Spach in Knoxville, TN. His final departure came too soon on September 16, 2011 surrounded by his family as he soared into the presence of the Lord. The adventure between...
Viola T. Age - 86 - Ojo Caliente Gurule
Sep 15, 2011
Viola T. Gurule – 86, a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Viola was born on February 7, 1925 to Juan and Isabelita Tafoya. She married Leo B. Gurule of La Ladera near Los Lunas, Nm. They had a son Eloy and a daughter Noline who married Jerry Villareal of Alcalde. Viola worked at the...
Bergen Randolph - Age 94 - Los Alamos Suydam
Sep 13, 2011
Bergen Randolph Suydam passed away on September 13, 2011 in Los Alamos New Mexico, at Aspen Ridge Lodge with Helene by his side.\r\n“Jerry” was born on October 12, 1916 in Tennent, New Jersey, to Edna Reid and Bergen Randolph Suydam Sr. he had a stepfather, John Rutherford Dickey. He had a brother, John R. Suydam, and a sister, Edna Reid...
Donald - Age 82 - Los Alamos - Kelley
Sep 13, 2011
Long-time Los Alamos resident and artist, Donald Keith Kelley, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Los Alamos Medical Center.\r\nKeith was born in Cambria, Illinois in November 1928 to Henry and Ethel Kelley. He married Carrie Lee (“Pinky”) Jago in 1950. Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie, and daughter, Karla Zimmerly. He is...
Marie J. - Age 57 - Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Abeyta
Sep 9, 2011
Marie J. Abeyta – Age 57 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 at the University of Colorado Hospital. Marie was born on September 28, 1953 to Jose R. and Natividad “Nettie” Cata in Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. Marie attended the Española Schools graduating from Española High School. She also attended the University of New...
Hellon - Age 86 - COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Cox
Sep 9, 2011
Hellon Ann Brewer Cox passed from this earthly life and entered into the presence of her Lord and Redeemer the afternoon of September 9, 2011.\r\nHellon was born July 12, 1925 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Harley Hartwell Brewer and Violetta Elizabeth (Fain) Brewer. She received her elementary education in Ohio and Virginia, then in 1937, with her parents, brother and sister,...
June E. Age - 91 - Los Alamos Ryti
Sep 9, 2011
June E. Ryti, 91, of Los Alamos, born May 22, 1920 passed away after a short illness on September 9, 2011. June was a fourth generation Chicagoan who attended Bryant and Stratton Business College, married Warren Ryti, and started their family. In 1958 the family moved to Southern California and lived in Pacific Palisades and La Jolla. In both Chicago...
Carmen S. Age - 75 - Medanales Dixon
Sep 8, 2011
Carmen S. Dixon, 75, a resident of Medanales passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2011. She was born on April 13, 1938 to Teofilo and Aurora Sisneros in Medanales. Carmen attended school in the Española Valley graduating from Española High School. Family was most important to Carmen and she cherished family gatherings, her unconditional love for each family member...
Stef (Estevan) Age - 34 Española Martinez
Sep 7, 2011
Stef (Estevan) Martinez – Age 34, born July 2, 1977 departed on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Tony and Amelia Maestas; great-grandparents: Cristobal and Tomasita Martinez; Florentina and Flavio Maestas; Josefina and Edwardo Maestas; Valentin and Edwarda Martinez. She is survived by her mother Flora Maestas and companion...
Albert - Age 61 - Truchas Cordova, Jr -
Sep 6, 2011
ALBERT “BET” CORDOVA, JR., 61, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Cordova, Sr.; father-in-law, Calletano C. Martinez and brother-in-law, Ruben Lopez. Albert had a natural bond with everyone and was always there when he was needed. He was a kind, loving and caring man who worked...
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