Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2011

Betty M. Ekberg, born March 1, 1932, passed away suddenly October 20, 2011 from natural causes.\r\nBetty, a dedicated wife, mother and friend to many was born and grew up in Gering, Nebraska. An identical twin she and her sister Bonny were avid horseback riders, swimmers and ran everywhere they went. They remained inseparable throughout her life. \r\nBetty married the love...

Oct 19, 2011

GLEN DANIEL “LIL LAUGHS” TRUJILLO, 20, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Trujillo; grandfather, Andy Trujillo; great-grandfather, Alfredo Trujillo; cousin, Daniel Trujillo; friend who was like a brother, Timothy Rivera; great-grandparents, Seferino and Marcelina Serrano and God-father, Andrew Bustos. Glen loved to rap, drawing, writing, camping,...

Oct 19, 2011

EDDIE PHILLIP MARTINEZ, 32, a resident of Chama, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He joins his grandmother, Lillian Lavadie; grandfathers, Filemon Lavadie and Joe B. Martinez and cousin, Jason McAdams in Heaven. Eddie leaves behind his loving daughters, Ema Renee Martinez and Paris; loving father, Eddie F. Martinez; mother, Rosina Lavadie-Reed; loving sister, Kristina Martinez; girlfriend, Stephanie Casaus;...

Oct 19, 2011

Margie E. Borrego, 86, born February 10, 1925 passed away after a short illness on October 19, 2011. She had been employed at Jemez electric Coop from 1952 – 1967 and then moved to Albuquerque in 1967. She retired from Westinghouse in the 1980’s. Ernesto and Margie moved back to Española in 1993 to be close to family. She loved...

Oct 19, 2011

Jean Siddall, 81, of Santa Fe passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. She was formally employed with Woolworth in Santa Fe. Jean is survived by her son, Robert Griffin. Cremation is being planned. The family of Jean Siddall has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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Oct 18, 2011

Marcelo “Tata” Romero, an Army Air force Veteran, went to rest on October 18, 2011. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Marcelo was preceded in death by his parents, Jacinto and Pablita Romero; brothers: Uvaldo, Frank, Audelio and Arsenio; his wife, Fedelina; the mother of his two eldest daughters, Celine; daughter,...

Oct 17, 2011

Gerald (Gerry) Frank Ramsey, of Los Alamos passed away on October 17, 2011, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the Beehive Assisted-Living Home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.\r\n He was born to Frank and Beatrice Joyce Woodford Ramsey on July 12, 1938 in Missoula, Montana. He grew up in Ames, Iowa and graduated from Ames High in...

Oct 16, 2011

Richard Bnight Hood, 82, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Richard was born on June 4, 1929 in Joplin, MO to Kedzie Karl Hood and Amy Carroll Hood, and moved with the family to several places including South Orange, New Jersey; New Mexico, Arizona and San Clemente, CA. Richard is survived by his sister,...

Oct 16, 2011

MANUELITA CASTILLO, 88, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dionicio Castillo, Sr.; sons, Dionicio Castillo, Jr., Antonio L., Charlie and Michael Castillo; brothers, Delfido, Johnny, Eppie and Ermelindo Carrillo. Manuelita was born on November 16, 1922 to Demetrio Carrillo and Maria Librada Hurtado in...

Oct 16, 2011

Carolina E. (Cora) Herrera Romero was born on November 11, 1924 in La Puebla, NM. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at her daughter Heralda Serrano’s home in Chimayo, NM. She married her husband Carmen on October 29, 1942 in Santa Fe, NM. Carolina was a homemaker all her life who loved to cook for every holiday...

Oct 11, 2011

ELMER D. PACHECO, 52, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Pacheco; grandfather, Cipricio Pacheco; brothers: Marvin and Ricky Pacheco; mother-in-law, Lillian Lopez; uncle, Clarence Pacheco; nephews: Lenny Lee Pacheco, Alvin and Harvey Pacheco. Elmer is survived by his wife, Patsy Diane Pacheco; children: Julie and husband...

Oct 10, 2011

JACOB R. PADILLA, SR., 34, a resident of Tierra Azul, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011 following a logging accident. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Luis and Senovia Padilla; brother-in-law, Desi Mascareñas; uncle, Billy Don Crouch; maternal grandmother, Deluvina Martinez; maternal grandfather, Ben Lovato. Jacob was in the logging business alongside his father. He was...

Oct 8, 2011

Aurora “Dora” E. Martinez – Age 80 Cuarteles, April 21, 1931 – October 8, 2011.\r\nOur beautiful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 8, 2011. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a difficult illness. Dora was born on April 21, 1931 in Cuarteles, NM to Alejandro and...

Oct 7, 2011

David Robert Trujillo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away early Friday morning at his home in Arroyo Seco after a sudden and harrowing battle with cancer. His wife and children surrounded him with prayers, stories, and songs at the time of his passing. He was 64 years old.\r\nDavid will be remembered in his many roles as a...

Oct 5, 2011

Walter William Armburg, Jr., 66, a resident of Santa Fe passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 5, 2011. Mr. Armburg was born on August 24, 1945 to Walter William Armburg, Sr. and Louise Elizabeth Armburg in Fall River, Massachusetts. Walter achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America in Somerset, and after high school, he attended...

Oct 4, 2011

CHRISTA BETHANY LEE GARCIA, a resident of Guachupangue, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Juan Carlos Garcia and aunt, Betty Anchondo. She is survived by her parents, Cody Lee and Jazzmine Garcia; sister, Rebecca Garcia; maternal grandmother, Rebecca Garcia and companion Cesar Garcia all of Guachupangue; aunts and uncles, Christina Chavez...

Oct 3, 2011

Tony A. Zamora – 75, a resident of Santa Fe passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, October 3, 2011. The pride & joy of his life were his grandchildren & family. He loved the outdoors & he loved his tractor. He was very actively involved with the Farmers Market all over the state for over 30 years. Tony...

Oct 2, 2011

FEDERICO FLOYD SANCHEZ, a resident of Ojo Sarco, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the age of 76. Our beloved father and our mother, Helen Sanchez, are in the arms of our heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Sanchez; parents, Eduardo and Matilde Sanchez; brothers, Carlos and Manuel Clarence Sanchez and father and...

Oct 1, 2011

Delmiria S. Montoya – 90, a resident of Truchas peacefully joined our Lord in Heaven on Saturday, October 1, 2011. She was born on September 18, 1921 in Truchas to Dionicio and Ursulita Sandoval. She attended school in Santa Fe and Española. Delmiria was united in marriage to Nabor Montoya from Truchas on January 24, 1942 in Santa Cruz, NM....

Sep 29, 2011

Bernardita Gallegos – 86, a resident of Española formerly of Canjilon passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Delfido Gallegos; son, Jose Gallegos; parents, Enrique and Gomicinda Baca; brother, Enrique Lucio Baca; sister, Salome Manzanares. Bernardita is survived by her children: Thomas Gallegos and wife Gloria of...