Obituary Listing

Donaldo - Age 63 - Nambe Roybal

Donaldo - Age 63 - Nambe Roybal

Dec 12, 2011

DONALDO E. ROYBAL, 63, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011, Feast day of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Ruby Roybal. Donaldo was born January 30, 1948. He lived a life dedicated to his family which was most important to him. His service to the community, his...

Aurelia - Age 82 - Velarde McKinney

Aurelia - Age 82 - Velarde McKinney

Dec 12, 2011

AURELIA R. MCKINNEY, 82, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 following a short illness. Mrs. McKinney was born November 6, 1929 to Aurelio and Nicolas Romero of Velarde. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy F. McKinney; sister, Viola Smith and brother, Reynaldo Romero. Mrs. McKinney is survived by her children, Patty and...

Colette Agnes Walsh Age - 88 Dugan

Colette Agnes Walsh Age - 88 Dugan

Dec 11, 2011

Colette Agnes Walsh Dugan, 88, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 with her youngest daughter and son-in-law at her side. Colette was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Morgan Dugan; her two sisters: Elaine Walsh Hamilton and her brother-in-law James Drier Hamilton, Marie Walsh Kinsella and her brother-in-law Paul William Kinsella; her brother,...

John David (J.D.) Age - 73 - Arroyo Seco Smith

John David (J.D.) Age - 73 - Arroyo Seco Smith

Dec 10, 2011

John David (J.D.) Smith, 73, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away suddenly in his bed on Saturday, December 10, 2011. J.D. was born on December 31, 1938 in Salina, Kansas but grew up in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from South High in Denver in 1957 and in 1961 he joined the Air Force and served his country until 1964....

Eloy - Age 53 - Albuquerque Maes

Eloy - Age 53 - Albuquerque Maes

Dec 9, 2011

ELOY P. MAES, 53, a resident of Canjilon, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 following an unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Rita Maes and sister, Tomacita Maes. Eloy was a great father, son and brother. He had a great sense of humor and was always joking around. Eloy was surrounded by many friends....

Miguel - Age 76 - Ohkay Owingeh Sandoval

Miguel - Age 76 - Ohkay Owingeh Sandoval

Dec 9, 2011

MIGUEL A. SANDOVAL (MULA), 76, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Mae Browning; parents, Antonio and Guillerma Sandoval. Miguel was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was married to the love of his life for 54 years. He was...

John "Jasper" Guinane

John "Jasper" Guinane

Dec 9, 2011

John “Jasper” Guinane was born in Oakland, California on September 7, 1963. John departed this world on December 9, 2011. John was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Guinane and his brother, David Guinane. He is survived by his wife, Joann Guinane of the Pueblo of Pojoaque; sons: David and Steve Boyd; sisters: Danielle Sanabria and husband Rafael, Tracy...

Rudy E. - Age 62 - Española - Martinez

Rudy E. - Age 62 - Española - Martinez

Dec 9, 2011

RUDY E. MARTINEZ, 62, a resident of Española and formerly of Dixon, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Pablo Martinez; sister, Rose Martinez; maternal grandparents, Leonardo and Victoriana Martinez; paternal grandparents, Eusevio and Matilde Martinez; paternal aunt, Celina Chavez and close cousins, Clara Salazar, Minnie Ortiz and Jose E. Inez Martinez....

Marcella Age - 54 - Chama Gonzales

Marcella Age - 54 - Chama Gonzales

Dec 9, 2011

Marcella Gonzales, 54, a resident of Chama passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo Gonzales; step-daughter, Leanna Gonzales; father, Simon Martinez; brother, Rafael Martinez. Marcella is survived by her mother, Rafaelita Martinez of Abiquiu; brothers: Simon Martinez III of Arizona, Ben Martinez and wife Dolores of Texas, Mike Martinez and wife...

Gilbert L. Age - 76 - Chimayo Naranjo

Gilbert L. Age - 76 - Chimayo Naranjo

Dec 7, 2011

Gilbert L. Naranjo, 76, a resident of Chimayo passed away from a sudden illness on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He retired from the State of New Mexico Corrections Dept., and then became an active vendor at the Santa Fe Farmers Market for 30 years. Gilbert served in the United States Army National Guard from 1957 to 1967. He loved animals,...

Richard Age - 64 - Ohkay Owingeh Martinez

Richard Age - 64 - Ohkay Owingeh Martinez

Dec 7, 2011

Richard Martinez, 64, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He was a minister of Hospitality and Eucharistic ministries at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh. Richard was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 3314 for 35 years. He served two terms as Governor of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, 1984-1985 & 1986-1987....

Mabel Age - 79 - La Puebla McReynolds

Mabel Age - 79 - La Puebla McReynolds

Dec 7, 2011

Mabel McReynolds, 79, a lifelong resident of La Puebla passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosario and Delfinia Martinez; brother, Paul Martinez. Mabel is survived by her husband of 55 years, Daniel McReynolds of La Puebla; children: Pearl McReynolds of Santa Fe, Leslie...

Salomon - Age 97 - Coyote Lovato

Salomon - Age 97 - Coyote Lovato

Dec 6, 2011

SALOMON LOVATO, SR., 97, a lifelong resident of Coyote, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Salomon was a rancher, grazing permittee as early as the 1920’s. He worked for the Forest Service for 60 years and was involved in politics and was elected County Commissioner in the 1950’s. Mr. Lovato served...

Dwight Dean Age - 79 - Española Dugan

Dwight Dean Age - 79 - Española Dugan

Dec 5, 2011

Dwight Dean Dugan, 79, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, December 5, 2011 at his home, after a long battle with COPD. Dean was a member of the Pipefitters Union #412 for over 50 years. He was a member of the Masonic and Shrine Lodges and was very active in the Shrine for many years. Dean was preceded...

Viola - Age 65 - Chimayo - Olivas

Viola - Age 65 - Chimayo - Olivas

Dec 5, 2011

VIOLA M. OLIVAS, 65, a resident of Chimayo, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 5, 2011 following a brief illness. Viola was preceded in death by her sons, Johnny and Chris Olivas; son-in-law, Timothy Campbell; parents, Ursulo and Louisa S. Martinez; sister, Celine Viola; grandparents, David and Romanita Salazar and Albino Martinez. Viola was born in Chimayo,...

Carmelita C. Age - 92 Martinez

Carmelita C. Age - 92 Martinez

Dec 3, 2011

Carmelita C. Martinez, 92, was born March 5, 1919 and went to be with our Lord on December 3, 2011. With her she takes our love, our respect and our admiration; back to the God that created her. Embraced now in the loving arms of her late husband; Manuel Y. Martinez, who preceded her in death 13 years ago. With...

Abelino - Medanales Garcia

Abelino - Medanales Garcia

Dec 3, 2011

Abelino Garcia – in the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather. Abelino also known as Junior. Born in Medanales on October 25, 1934. He married his beloved wife Paulita at the age of 19 and moved to Los Angeles, CA where he worked as a autoworker for Volkswagen, Porsche of America for 46 years. He retired in...

Carol Ann Age - 64 - Ohkay Owingeh Cata

Carol Ann Age - 64 - Ohkay Owingeh Cata

Dec 2, 2011

A life extended by God’s Grace, Carol Ann Cata, 64, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh went home to be with our Lord on Friday, December 2, 2011. Everyone was blessed by her presence. She loved to eat especially sweets. Carol was always happy and loved to express herself by making people laugh. She lived life to the fullest and was...

Karl Aaron - Age 50 - El Rancho Roybal

Karl Aaron - Age 50 - El Rancho Roybal

Dec 2, 2011

Karl Aaron Roybal – Age 50 a resident of El Rancho passed away on Friday, December 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Aaron and Veronica Roybal; maternal grandparents: Pedro and Eliza Herrera; sister, Lois Roybal; uncle, Clyde Herrera; nephew, Robert Trujillo, Jr.; great-nephew, Walter Jacob Roybal; great-niece, Alysha Roybal. He is survived by his son,...

Robert - Age 44 - Llano Gonzales

Robert - Age 44 - Llano Gonzales

Nov 27, 2011

ROBERT “BOBBY” GONZALES, 44, a resident of Llano, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 following a brief illness. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Evelyn Gonzales; brothers, Victor and Praxedes Gonzales; maternal grandmother, Alice M. Lopez; paternal grandparents, Juan and Eulogia Gonzales; aunt, Debbie A. Romero; uncle, Dennis Gonzales; cousin, Elaine Martinez and God-parents,...