Frank "Shorty" - Age 86 - Chimayo Salazar
Jul 26, 2010
Frank “Shorty” Salazar – Age 86 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents: Facundo and Carlota Salazar; wife, Victoria Salazar; cousins: Virginia Sena, Christina Lopez and Josie Baros; close friends: Fidel, Emilia, Reynaldo, Frankie and David Martinez, Tobias, Larry, Sr. and Leland, Sr. Romero. Frank “Shorty” Salazar, used...
Francine - Age 32 - Española/Hernandez - Padilla
Jul 24, 2010
FRANCINE P. PADILLA, 32, a resident of Española and originally of Hernandez passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ramon A. and Frances Padilla; uncles, Terry, Roddy, Jerry and Dwayne Gallegos and David Padilla; aunt, Carmen Fernandez; close special friend, Arlene Montoya; father-in-law, William Marchello and numerous...
Richard Benjamin - Age 74 - Alcalde Lehmann
Jul 23, 2010
Richard Benjamin Lehmann of Alcalde died on July 23, 2010, one day before his 75th birthday.\r\nAlthough born in Okla, he was raised in Socorro and Albuquerque. He received a PhD in Chemistry from UNM in 1971. For most of his career he was director of the laboratory at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in Denver then was Professor of Chemistry...
Lorraine - Age 79 - Lyden - Valdez
Jul 23, 2010
Lorraine Valdez, 79, a resident of Lyden passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Valdez; grandson Angelo Montoya; parents, Jose Adel and Bernardita Valdez; brothers, Tito Valdez and Bernardo Valdez. She is survived by her children, Phillip Valdez and wife JoAnna of Velarde, Lelande Valdez Sr. of...
Patricio "Pat" - Age 90 - Santa Cru Montoya
Jul 23, 2010
PATRICIO “PAT” MONTOYA, 90, a resident of Santo Nino passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents; Juan and Amada Montoya; brothers, Andres, Mike, Lee, Sam, and Joe Montoya; sisters; Margarita, Eutimia and Selina Martinez. Mr. Montoya was a retired carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union. He was the head...
Margaret - Age 29 - Ohkay Owingeh - Abeyta
Jul 22, 2010
MARGARET “ELENA” ABEYTA, 29, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Paul Abeyta Sr. and brother, Ira Rodney Cata. Ms. Abeyta is survived by her mother, Rebecca Cata Abeyta and step-father, Joe Gonzales; children, Regina Cata and Santiago Gallegos; fiancé, George Gallegos; brother, Elmer “Boy” Abeyta;...
Kevin - Age 33 - Chimayo - Medina
Jul 22, 2010
KEVIN PHILLIP MEDINA, 33, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 following a sudden and unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Feliberto “Pepe” Martinez; paternal grandparents, Ricardo Medina and uncle, Phillip Martinez. Kevin studied as an EMT and was a firefighter for the New Mexico State Forestry for many years. Because...
Cirilio (CD) - Age 80 - Santa Fe Maestas
Jul 19, 2010
Cirilio D Maestas (CD)\r\nCD was called from this life on July 19, 2010 after a short illness. He was born on June 25 1930 in Holman, NM to Jose and Clodovea Hurtado Maestas. He attended the Allison James School in Santa Fe, NM and went on to finish in 1950 at Menaul High School in Albuquerque, NM. After graduation he...
Elizabeth - Age 48 - Fairview - Quintana
Jul 16, 2010
Elizabeth “Lisa” Quintana, 48, a resident of Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother; Elena Gallegos, nephews, Andrew Quintana, Eric Gurule, and Donald Gurule; father of her children, Lawrence Maestas. Mrs. Quintana is survived by her children; Loreen Maestas and companion Michael Barela of Rio Chama, Loretta Maestas of...
Juan "Tano" - Age 64 - Santo Niño Martinez
Jul 15, 2010
JUAN “TANO” MARTINEZ, 64, a resident of Santo Niño, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 15, 2010 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Howard Martinez and Paternal grandparents Juanita and Salustriano Martinez; and maternal grandparents Andrea and Candido Montano. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping...
Amarante - Age 79 - Arroyo Seco Gonzales, Jr.
Jul 14, 2010
Amarante Gonzales, Jr. – Age 79 a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Laurie Sanchez and Desiree Villalobos and parents: Amarante and Petrita Gonzales. He was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, he was a Heavy Equipment Operator working for Richard Cook....
Mark - Age 59 - Los Alamos - Wilke
Jul 14, 2010
MARK DAVID WILKE, loving father, husband, and brother, passed away July 14, 2010 after an 11 year battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 12, 1950 in Buffalo, NY to Arthur W. and Virginia M. Wilke. He moved to North Tonawanda, NY at age 1 where he grew up and remained until attending college. He attended North Tonawanda High School...
George - Age 82 - Española Leichtle
Jul 12, 2010
GEORGE LEICHTLE SR., 82, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Leichtle; son, George Leichtle Jr.; parents, Albert and Eleanor Leichtle; brothers, Ephiam, Elmer, Donald, Albert Jr. and Wilder Leichtle. George was a loved father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born in...
Carlos E. - Rincoñada - Age 66 Martinez
Jul 9, 2010
Carlos Ernesto Martinez Age: 66 Lifelong resident of Rinconada, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 after suffering a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manual and Beatrice Martinez; and brother Jose Guadalupe Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth Martinez; sons, Billy and Juan Martinez; daughters, Dorothy and Shirley Martinez (Michael Lucero)...
Mamie Marie - Age 67 - Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Teel
Jul 9, 2010
MAMIE MARIE TEEL, 67, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Manuelita Tsoodle; son, Raul Scheuermann and daughter, Lori Anne Lujan. Mamie is survived by her children: Elizabeth Armijo and husband Armando and Jimmy Teel; brother, Jonathan Tsoodle and wife Rose; sister, Joan Tsoodle and...
Halbert - Age 41 - Chimayo Martinez
Jul 7, 2010
HALBERT MARTINEZ, 41, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Horacio Martinez; brother, Harold Martinez; sister, Evangeline Madrid; maternal grandmother, Francisquita Martinez; paternal grandparents, Fernando and Rebecca Martinez. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and going for wood. He dearly loved his grandchildren and loved spending time with...
Joseph - Age 54 - Santa Fe/Ojo Caliente Rodriguez
Jul 7, 2010
Joseph Rodriguez age 54 of Santa Fe and formerly of Ojo Caliente went to join his Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. He always had a smile for everyone and always seemed happy especially enjoying the beautiful outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose R. Rodriguez; step-parents who raised him; Alfonso and Eva Chacon; uncle, Alberto Rodriguez...
Richard - Age 78 - Casa Grande Hughes
Jul 6, 2010
RICHARD HUGHES, 78, a resident of Casa Grande, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother. Richard was a proud Korean War Veteran. His hobbies were woodworking and driving his R.V. across country. He shared his love of woodworking, volunteering his time and talents to churches and schools. Mr. Hughes...
Grace - Age 56 - Chama - Salazar
Jul 6, 2010
GRACE N. SALAZAR, 56, a resident of Chama, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Velarde; step-father, Gabriel Velarde. Ms. Salazar is survived by her companion of 18 years, Richard Ben Martinez of Chama; God-daughters, Crystal Chavez and companion Lee Gutierrez of Utah, Josephine Chavez and her son, Gabriel Jose...
Marzell F. - Age 83 - McAlester, Oklahoma Cloudeagle
Jul 6, 2010
Marzell F. Cloudeagle of McAlester, OK, died on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010; at McAlester Regional Health Center, at the age of 83. She was a former resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, NM and a member of the Choctaw Indian Nation. Marzell was born February 6th, 1927, in El Dorado, Arkansas; she was a homemaker and loved being with her family,...
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