Violet Rose Age - 81 Chimayo Trujillo
Sep 4, 2011
Violet Rose Trujillo – Age 81, a longtime resident of Chimayo passed away at her home on Sunday, September 4, 2011 after a long illness. She came to Española as a mission nurse in the 1950’s and was the youngest of our siblings born in Jamestown, North Dakota to Gottleib and Mary Gruneich of Kulmn, North Dakota. As a registered...
Margaret L. - Age 86 - Espanola Leyba
Sep 3, 2011
Margaret L. Leyba, Age 86, a long time resident of Espanola passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Fredolin Leyba; parents, Marcos and Genoveva Lopez, in-laws, Delfido and Ignacita Leyba; brothers, Martin Lopez, Vicente Lopez, Marcos Lopez, Alfredo Lopez, Alberto Lopez and sisters Roberta...
Mary Frances “Fran” Donah Walters
Sep 2, 2011
Mary Frances “Fran” Donahoe Walters, 88, passed away at home in Chama, New Mexico on September 2, 2011 due to the long term effects of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on May 15, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents were John Paul and Marion T. Donahoe. Although Fran was close to her father, he died when she was seven...
Lino Magin Age - 69 Española Herrera
Aug 28, 2011
Lino Magin Herrera – Age 69, a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Lino was born in Medanales. He liked going to the horse races & the casinos. He absolutely loved his wife’s pineapple upside down cake. His wife was everything to him. His favorite show was of Bill O’ Reilly. He...
Clorinda 'Ella" - Age 89 - Santa Fe Trujillo
Aug 28, 2011
CLORINDA “ELLA” TRUJILLO, 89, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2011 with her loving family by her side. The Lord has called our beloved mother, sister and grandmother, Clorinda “Ella” Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cristobal and Ascencion Martinez; husband, Lucas Trujillo; son, David; daughter, Elsie Salazar (Waldo); brothers, Willie,...
Samuel T. Age - 77 - Albuquerque Romero
Aug 27, 2011
Samuel T. Romero, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, born and reared in Truchas, New Mexico, embarked on the last trek of his earthly journey on Saturday, August 27, when God called him home.\r\nHe is preceded in death by his parents; Carmelita T. and Cosme Romero; paternal grandparents; Beatriz D. and Emilio Romero, step-grandfather; Vidal Romero, maternal grandparents; Epifania and...
Emily M. - Age 92 - Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Cata
Aug 27, 2011
Emily M. Cata – Age 92 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Cata; son, Freddie Cata; sisters: Syliavianita Duran and Rebecca Montoya; and brothers: Antonio Montoya, Edward Montoya and Santiago Montano. She loved to be outside in her garden, she was a very hard...
Eva - Age 94 - Cañones Velasquez
Aug 26, 2011
Eva Velasquez – Age 94, a resident of Canones, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Eva was born on April 12, 1917 in Canones to Juan Rafael and Maria de la Luz Lovato, one of eight children, having four brothers and three sisters. Eva was a devout Catholic and along with her husband Genaro,...
Cynthia Age - 48 Española Bales-Connor
Aug 26, 2011
Cynthia Bales-Connor (Beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend) – Age 48 a resident of Española, NM passed away from her long battle of Caner on Friday, August 26, 2011 at her home in Española. She was head training waitress at Chili’s in Española. She loved her family and friends and helped so many people anyway she could. She was our...
Mike Age - 80 - Chama Garcia
Aug 25, 2011
Mike Garcia, 80, a resident of Chama, NM passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on February 12, 1931 in Durango, Colorado to Tomas and Rafaelita Garcia and was raised in Canjilon. Mike and his wife Euletta “Billie” made their home and raised their family in the Bay area of California where Mike...
Philip Harry, PhD Age - 84 Barck
Aug 22, 2011
BARCK, PhD, PHILIP HARRY Passed away on August 22, 2011 at age 84. He was the son of Harry Frederick and Pauline Hekel Barck who instilled a strong work ethic and the love of learning. Both passions were reinforced at a one-room school, Eddy #2, where responsibility expectations for the school community increased each year from grade 1 through 8....
Juan George - Age 56 - Fairview - Martinez
Aug 20, 2011
JUAN GEORGE MARTINEZ, 56, a resident of Fairview, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Estevan and Estella B. Martinez; brother-in-law, Fidel Martinez, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Antonio and Senaida Bustos and paternal grandparents, Antonio and Manuelita Martinez. George was born on April 20, 1955 in Ranchitos. He worked as a...
Cordelia - Age 89 - Albuquerque/Hernandez Trujillo
Aug 19, 2011
CORDELIA “CORDIE” TRUJILLO, 89, a resident of Albuquerque but lived most of her life in Hernandez and went home to be with her Beloved on August 19, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. She fought the battle of cancer and has won the race. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete Antonio Trujillo, her children, baby Luiz, Freddy, baby...
Simona M. Age - 96 - Chama Trujillo
Aug 19, 2011
Simona M. Trujillo, 96, a resident of Chama, NM passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Simona loved the outdoors especially fishing. Her favorite lake was Mundo in Dulce, NM. Fishing was a Sunday ritual for her. Simona enjoyed getting out to play bingo. She did not gamble but...
Catalina "Kate" Age - 91 Chamisal Vasquez
Aug 18, 2011
Catalina “Kate” Vasquez, 91, a resident of Chamisal, NM went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2011. She was always known as Gramma Kate. She loved making quilts, sewing and cooking. Mrs. Vasquez always made sure everybody who visited her had a good meal. She loved her flowers (Las Baras de San José) and was always...
Henry Age - 77 - Santa Clara Pueblo Suazo
Aug 17, 2011
Henry Suazo, 77, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Mr. Suazo was a tribal Sherriff. He was an Iron Worker in Los Alamos for over 20 years. He loved to play baseball and going fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio and Clara Suazo; grandson, Mario Suazo; brother, Robert Suazo;...
Jose B. Age - 89 - La Mesilla Montoya
Aug 17, 2011
Jose B. Montoya, 89, a life-long resident of La Mesilla passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 after an extended illness. He was a World War II Veteran having served in the US Army in the European theater. He was preceded in death by his son, Valentine Montoya; grandson, Matt Sisneros; granddaughter, Sarabeth A. Montoya; sons-in-law: Rick Martel and Matthew...
Jo Ann - Age 79 - Santa Fe - Smith
Aug 16, 2011
JO ANN SMITH, 79, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 following a brief illness. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, James W. Smith of Pojoaque; children, Jamie Chancey and husband Jerry of Houston, Texas and Jana Chapman and husband John of El Rancho; grandchildren, Jessica Chancey of Houston, Texas and Joshua Chapman of El...
Elvira Age - 99 - Dixon Martinez
Aug 16, 2011
Elvira Martinez, 99, a life-long resident of Dixon passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. She was a member of the Presbyterian Faith. Her family was her at most joy and love. Elvira loved pretty flowers and picking piñon when it was available. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Elvira was preceded in death by her...
David Joseph "Houston" Age - 57 Vel Martinez
Aug 14, 2011
\r\nDavid Joseph “Houston” Martinez, 57, a resident of Velarde passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Albuquerque, after a lengthy illness. Houston was an avid hunter/guide. Houston spoke often of the hunting/fishing trips with his friend, Frank Simms. He loved photographing his family and the outdoors. He was dedicated to his job at LANL as well as his...
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