Vitalia M. Age - 77 - Rio Chama Martinez
Dec 27, 2011
Vitalia M. Martinez, known as Vita, 77, a resident of Rio Chama passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Vita was proud of her business, Vita’s Kitchen and proud of her catering business. She was especially known for the cakes she baked, whether wedding or otherwise. Vita raised her siblings from a young age and was a loving and...
Rose M. Age - 81 - Truchas Padilla
Dec 27, 2011
Rose M. Padilla, 81, a resident of Truchas passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hipolito and Dulcinia Padilla; brothers: Zacarias, Willie and Arcenio Padilla; half-sisters: Beronis Hampton and Percide Barela. Rose is survived by her daughter, Dulcie Romero and husband Joeallen of Truchas; granddaughters: Melanie Archuleta and husband...
Larry Anthony "Tone" - Age - 56 - C Fernandez
Dec 27, 2011
Larry Anthony Fernández “Toné”, 56, a resident of Cuartales passed away with his family around him on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Mr. Fernandez was a carpenter by trade. He returned from California after working 20 years in construction. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Larry had a big heart, always had a wink and a smile for...
Ella - Age 99 - Los Alamos - Jacobson
Dec 26, 2011
ELLA M. JACOBSON, 99, a resident of Los Alamos since 1998, died December 26. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Lena Peters, husband Graham; sister, Mary; and brothers: Russell and Aulden. She is survived by son, Edward, daughter-in-law Adelaide, and grandson Austin of Los Alamos; brother-in-law, Donald Williams of Mansfield, Massachusetts; and nieces and nephews in...
Emily A. - Age 53 - Española Casias
Dec 25, 2011
Emily A. Casias – Age 53 a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 unexpectedly. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth V. Baca; brother, Frank Baca; maternal grandparents: Jose Tiburcio and Patrocina Vigil; paternal grandparents: Leondro and Antonita Baca. Emily always took everyone in and gave them advice, she became everyone’s mom. She was...
VaLaura Vesean Age - 21 - Peñasco Jaramillo
Dec 24, 2011
VaLaura Vesean Jaramillo, 21, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, after an automobile accident. She was preceded in death by her father, Benny Jaramillo; sister, Valerie Jaramillo. VaLaura is survived by her parents, Ruby Jaramillo and Raymond Rodarte of Peñasco; sister, Vanessa Jaramillo Chavez and husband Anselmo of Grants; brother, Isaiah Rodarte of Peñasco; niece,...
MaryAnn - Age 65 - Gallina DuRand
Dec 23, 2011
MaryAnn DuRand, born March 1, 1946 in St. Paul Minnesota, MaryAnn DuRand passed away at home in Gallina surrounded by her family, December 23, 2011. She was a graduate of Northern New Mexico College with an associates in Science with honors from there, she went on to a job with the USDAF. She was an avid reader and had a...
Ofelia G. - Age 91 - Española Manzanares
Dec 23, 2011
Ofelia G. Manzanares, a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away suddenly at the family home on Friday, December 23, 2011. Ofelia was born to Antonio Jose and Piedad R. Garcia on September 18, 1920 and grew up on the family ranch in Rio Chama. She was educated at the Espanola Schools, El Rito Normal College...
Magdalena Age - 52 - Española Howie
Dec 23, 2011
Magdalena Howie, 52, a resident of Española passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, December 23, 2011. A Devotional Service will be held on January 3, 2012 at7:00 p.m. at Victory Faith Church in Española. The family of Magdalena Howie has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477
Benceslado W. - Age 80 - La Mesilla Martinez
Dec 22, 2011
Benceslado W. Martinez – Age 80 a resident of La Mesilla passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Wyman; mother, Adelina; parents who raised him: Juanita and Pifanio Martinez; brothers: Clyde Wyman and Willie Wyman; sister, Anita Olivas; daughters: Evelyn Martinez, Elenor Storch and Darlene Martinez. He is survived by...
Jose O. Age - 76 - El Valle Montoya
Dec 21, 2011
Jose Omedo Montoya died from a lengthy illness on December 21, 2011 at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Jose, a native of El Valle, NM, retired in 1992 as a Plant Supervisor at Tri Valley Growers in Hollister, CA. Jose moved back to El Valle, NM in 1992 to enjoy his retirement years and to be near his Family....
William A. Age - 61 - Espanola Vigil
Dec 21, 2011
William A. Vigil – Age 61 a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Vigil; son, Francisco Vigil; paternal grandparents: Augustine and Bernardita Vigil; and maternal grandparents: Luis and Nora Suazo. Mr. Vigil was an active outdoorsman who loved to fish and being in the mountains. He...
Cecilia Age - 61 - Sombrillo Olivas
Dec 19, 2011
Cecilia L. Olivas, 61, a resident of Sombrillo passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011. Cecilia earned a Bachelor’s Degree from New Mexico Highlands University and worked at LANL as chief of staff of the Directors Office. Cecilia was preceded in death by her father, Antonio E. Quintana; uncles: Senobio and Mike Quintana; niece, Connie Quintana. She is survived by...
Floyd "Shorty" Age - 80 - Ojo Sarco Tafoya
Dec 18, 2011
FLOYD “SHORTY” TAFOYA, 80, born on December 21, 1930, a resident of Ojo Sarco and formerly of Grants, passed away tragically on Sunday, December 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cipriano and Cresenciana Tafoya; wife, Erlinda V. Tafoya; granddaughter, Stephanie Tafoya-Salazar; sister, Adelia Sandoval; father-in-law, Enriques Velarde; mother-in-law, Eufelia Velarde; brothers-in-law, Henry, Donald and Toby Velarde...
Lucas G. Age - 71 - Guachupangue Martinez
Dec 18, 2011
Lucas G. Martinez, 71, a resident of Guachupangue passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 following an 8 year battle with cancer. Mr. Martinez was a life time roofer. He started with Zia Company and 51 years later retired from Johnson Controls. Mr. Martinez was a member of the Holy Family Society and Blessed Sacrament Adoration. His favorite pastimes were...
Helen - Age 79 - Los Alamos Washburn
Dec 17, 2011
Helen J. Washburn, 79, a resident of Los Alamos, passed peacefully\r\nfrom her earthly home to her heavenly Home on Saturday, December 17,\r\n2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Anna (Scheerens)\r\nJohnson, and brother, Paul Johnson. Helen is survived by her\r\ndaughters, Barbara Hanson and husband Steve of Los Alamos, Linda\r\nDeLaTorre and husband Joe of Las Cruces, and Debra...
Juanita Age - 26 - Española Soto
Dec 17, 2011
Juanita Soto, 26, a resident of Española passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. Juanita was born on September 28, 1985 in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico to Roberto Soto and Leticia Nava de Soto. She attended Fairview Elementary, Pojoaque Middle and High School, graduating with the class of 2005. Juanita loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with all her...
Archie - Age 64 - Arroyo Seco Velarde
Dec 17, 2011
Archie Velarde, 64, a resident of Arroyo Seco and formerly of Ojo Sarco, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Archie was born on July 25, 1947 to Antonio and Roberta Velarde in Embudo, NM. Archie proudly served in the U.S. Air Force serving a tour in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, and father-in-law, Juan Montoya....
Phyllis "June" Age - 73 Warren
Dec 13, 2011
Phyllis “June” Warren, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 13th after a long and brave battle with cancer. June was born Phyllis June Bloss in Cumberland, Maryland. She grew up poor but had a very rich and fulfilling life. The youngest of seven children, she did well in school, was an avid reader, and, with the encouragement of her older brother,...
Mary Patricia Age - 52 - White Rock Sanchez
Dec 13, 2011
Mary Patricia Sanchez, 52, a resident of White Rock passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. She was born in Fairfield, CA on May 18, 1959. She enjoyed working in the home healthcare field. She had a passion for the outdoors, music, and showed a lot of supporting love for her family and friends. Mary held her ground and...
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