Jose Cruz Age - 87 Rutheron Aguilar
Jul 22, 2011
Jose Cruz Aguilar, 87, a resident of Rutheron passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011. He was born on August 24, 1923. He served in the United States Air Force and was a World War II Veteran. Mr. Aguilar was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Floripe Mercure; brother, Donaciano Aguilar; identical twin brother, Miguel Aguilar; sons: David, Frederico,...
C.L Age - 83 Albuquerque/Española Hunter
Jul 21, 2011
C.L. Hunter was born in the beautiful Espanola Valley, a community that would forever steal his heart and where his love for the land and its people would guide the next 83 years of his life.\r\nC.L. passed away peacefully July 21. And though his passing was quiet, it was one of the few moments in his life that was so....
Isabelle Lorraine - Age - 74 - Ranchitos - Baca
Jul 20, 2011
Isabelle Lorraine Baca, 74, a resident of Ranchitos passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. She was a state employee in her early years and also worked in retail for the TG&Y/ McCory Company. She was an excellent cook, especially her tortillas & beans. She raised her grandchildren & great-grandchildren just like they were her own. Isabelle was a...
Anita - Age 80 - Española - Torres
Jul 19, 2011
ANITA M. TORRES, 80, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Torres; sons, Joey and Vincent Torres; granddaughter, Theresa Cournoyer; brothers, Father Vito and Gilbert C’de Baca. Anita was a retired teacher for the Española Public School District. She taught at Holy Cross...
Charlotte M. Age - 85 White Rock Velasquez
Jul 19, 2011
Charlotte M. Velasquez, 85, a resident of White Rock passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the morning of Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Charlotte was born in Chamita, New Mexico to Felipe and Julianita Maestas. She met and dated her husband Lucas during the late 40’s after WWII. They settled in Los Alamos and began their family. Charlotte...
Mark Age - 40 Truchas Lopez
Jul 17, 2011
MARK LOPEZ, 40, a resident of Truchas, passed away unexpectedly due to a motorcycle accident on Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jose G. Lopez; great-grandparents, Nicudemos and Pasculita Lopez Severiano Rodriguez and Luisita Cordova; uncle, Charles M. Lopez and cousin, Edwina Chavez. He was employed at the Los Alamos County for 20 years...
Edward Joseph, Sr. Age - 86 Velarde Velarde
Jul 17, 2011
Edward Joseph Velarde, Sr. – was a lifelong resident of Velarde, surrounded by his loving family, he went home to be with the Lord and the rest of his family on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Mr. Velarde was born on February 10, 1925. He was a direct descendant of Don Juan Velarde, founder of the community of Velarde. He was...
Tomasita - Chamisal Lopez-Ortega
Jul 16, 2011
Tomasita Lopez-Ortega born in Lower Ojito, NM on October 20, 1934 passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Abenago Lopez; mother, Dolcelcina Lopez; step-mother, Ermina Lopez; first husband, George Lopez; second husband, Jose O. Ortega; sister, Lillian Lopez; step-son, Samuel Lopez; and granddaughter, Rhealyn Lopez. She was a sister to Herminio Lopez...
Nicholas "Nick" Ray - Age 21 - Pojo Naranjo
Jul 15, 2011
Nicholas “Nick” Ray Naranjo – Age 21 a resident of Pojoaque passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents: Comora and JL Robinson and maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy R. Bullwinkle. Nick was raised in Los Alamos and attended Los Alamos High School, he loved to play practical jokes on his family and...
Moselle Age - 91 Harkness
Jul 15, 2011
Longtime Denver resident, Moselle Harkness, 91, passed away on July 15, 2011, in Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by her extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wally, her sisters, Almeda and Marie, and her parents, Mary and Albert Green. She is survived by her brothers, Bill (wife Imogene) and Herman (wife Beth), all of Oklahoma, and her...
Jerry Eugene Age - 64 Chimayo Maestas
Jul 13, 2011
Jerry Eugene Maestas, 64, a longtime resident of Chimayo passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Prescilla Maestas; father, Benito G. Maestas; brothers: Benny James and Leon Maestas; maternal grandparents, Jose Ramon and Francisquita DeSales Salazar; paternal grandparents, Fedelina and Antonio Archuleta. He is survived by his son, Benito Maestas;...
Donovan Christopher Age - 9 months Cordova Pacheco
Jul 13, 2011
Donovan Christopher Pacheco, 9 months old, a resident of Cordova, NM went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Donovan our precious hito was the love of our life for the short time that we had him. He was a very happy & loving child. Donovan came into the world as a...
Albert Age - 88 Santa Clara Pueblo Naranjo
Jul 12, 2011
Albert Naranjo, 88, a lifelong resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He worked for the Los Alamos National Labs for 35 years and was a WWII Veteran. Mr. Naranjo was a former Lt. Governor, Tribal Interpretor and Councilmen for the Santa Clara Pueblo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ursulita V. Naranjo;...
Tonie T. - Rio Chiquito Lopez
Jul 10, 2011
Tonie T. Lopez – born on June 25th, 1935 of Rio Chiquito passed away following a lengthy illness on Sunday, July 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents: Marcos and Higinia Trujillo; sister, Tina and husband Albino Trujillo; brother-in-law, Dimas Vigil; and brothers: Reyes Trujillo and Esquipula Trujillo. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54...
Lucaria V. "Jane" - Age 92 - Santa Baca
Jul 8, 2011
Lucaria V. Baca, known to most as Jane,92, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away peacefully Friday July 8, 2011.\r\nShe was born to the late Marianita and Herman Velarde, October 13, 1919, in Santa Clara Pueblo.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband Henry Baca and son Henry Edgar Baca; sisters, Legoria Tafoya, Rosita Tsosie and Pablita Velarde\r\nShe was...
Michael A. "Cheb" III Age-34 Ohkay Harvier
Jul 8, 2011
Michael A. “Cheb” Harvier, III - 34, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh was called home on Friday, July 8, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Española. Michael was a self-taught musician perfecting in guitar and had a vast love for music. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Michael loved being with his children and attended Valley...
Joe U. Age - 88 Los Brazos Pino
Jul 6, 2011
Joe U. Pino, 88, a resident of Los Brazos passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Mr. Pino was born in Lumberton, New Mexico. He attended Regis High School and Regis College in Denver, Colorado, as well as the University of New Mexico. Mr. Pino had several careers, serving in Federal, State and City Governments, as well...
Maria T. Age - 86 Chimayo Montoya
Jul 6, 2011
Maria T. Montoya, 86, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Maria was born on January 16, 1925. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Manuel N. Montoya of 62 years marriage; son, Joe Montoya; parents, Pulita and Valentine Trujillo; sisters: Ramoncita Garcia and Magdelena Espinoza; brothers: Willie Trujillo and Abel Trujillo. Maria...
Paul S. Age - 75 Alcalde Ortiz
Jul 6, 2011
Paul S. Ortiz, 75, a lifelong resident of Alcalde went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Paul was born on August 18, 1935. Mr. Ortiz was owner and operator of Paul’s Barber Shop in Alcalde. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Florinda Ortiz; daughter, Jeanette Ortiz; brothers: Mike and Joe Ortiz; sister,...
Steven G. Age-38 Albuquerque/Santa Cruz Romero
Jul 6, 2011
STEVEN G. ROMERO, 38, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Santa Cruz, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ramon and Isabelita Romero; uncles, Raymond Romero and Mike Vigil. Steven loved spending time with his children, wife and family and loved them dearly. He was a hard worker and was dedicated...
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