Madgie Age - 65 - Abiquiu Hernandez
Nov 25, 2011
Born to this life on August 14, 1946. After a long battle with cancer, Madgie Hernandez, peacefully and happily went home surrounded by her family, on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Procopio and Angelina Maestas; paternal grandparents, Elizardo and Elena Maestas; maternal grandparents, Nicolas and Genara Garcia. Madgie is survived...
Antonio - Age 85 - San Pedro Montoya
Nov 25, 2011
ANTONIO J. “TONY” MONTOYA, 85, a lifelong resident of San Pedro, joined our Heavenly Father peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2011 following a short illness. He was born January 2, 1926 in Durango; CO. Tony was a long time member of the Cofradia de la Santisma Trinidad of Santa Cruz, served honorably in the United States Army during WWII. He...
Derrick Benjamin (Silent Man) - La Villita Martinez
Nov 25, 2011
Derrick Benjamin Martinez (Silent Man), a resident of La Villita, NM passed away from complications of Diabetes on Friday, November, 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Candido Martinez; maternal grandparents, Roman and Julianna Martinez; paternal grandparents, Celestino and Delfina Martinez; aunt, Lorraine Salter; cousin, Daniel Martinez. Derrick is survived by his mother, Betty Norris and Randy;...
Richard K. Age - 64 - Santa Fe Harris
Nov 24, 2011
Richard K. Harris, age 64, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011, at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Like the accidental tourist in Ann Tyler's famous novel, Harris never planned on becoming one of America's most widely read and respected travel writers. In a landscape crowded with brand names like Frommer and Fodor, Harris, based for 30...
Julia J. Age - 85 - Fairview Martinez
Nov 24, 2011
Julia J. Martinez, 85, a resident of Fairview passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011 from natural causes. Julia was a very generous lady where she was awarded many awards for community and state services. She was a devout Catholic where she served in many capacities in her church. Julia graduated from the Spanish American Normal School, (HS) El Rito...
Lori Ann Age - 32 - Chimayo Vigil
Nov 24, 2011
Lori Ann Vigil, 32, a resident of Chimayo passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24, 2011. Lori was currently on the Dean’s List at Northern New Mexico College. She had a big heart and would help everyone in need. She was a licensed Barista & loved everything about coffee. Lori loved all her nieces and nephew like her own &...
Jose Maria Age - 96 - Medanales Sisneros
Nov 23, 2011
Jose Maria Sisneros, 96, a resident of Medanales passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Jose was a life-long rancher. He helped raise his siblings. His niece Linda had been his care giver for many years. He relied on her for everything! They were good buddies. Jose built the home his family grew up in. He was a very hard...
Ascension Y. - Age 88 - Martinez
Nov 23, 2011
ASCENCION Y. MARTINEZ “SUNSHINE”, 88, born in Chimayo on May 13, 1923. He went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 23, 2011. Ascension was a member of the Templo Calvario (The Lighthouse) Assembly of God Church in Chimayo. He was a Deacon at the church for 37 years where he loved singing and serving the Lord. Ascencion...
Hilbert V. Age - 64 - Santa Cruz Archuleta
Nov 22, 2011
Hilbert V. Archuleta, 64, a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend, a resident of Santa Cruz passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Hilbert was born on July 22, 1947. Hilbert was born and raised in El Rito, NM. He served in the United States Army. Hilbert married Lucinda, the love of his life...

James A. - Age 76 - Española McCall
Nov 21, 2011
James A. McCall – age 76 a resident of Española passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. \r\nMr. McCall was born on July 21, 1935 to J. Felix and Veda McCall in Randle, Washington. \r\nMr. McCall served in the Navy and worked as a Boiler Tender and was a Steam Plant Supervisor, he was a hardworking man...

Jayne Age - 52 - Jemez Springs Underdahl
Nov 20, 2011
Jayne Underdahl, 52, a resident of Jemez Springs, NM, a native of Los Alamos, and a long-time employee at the Animal Clinic of Los Alamos passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011. She had a love for family, friends, and animals. Jayne had a special interest and knowledge in raising and showing Great Danes. She was preceded in death by...
Michael Joseph "Compound" - Age - 6 Roybal
Nov 20, 2011
Michael Joseph Roybal “Compound”, 61, a resident of Albuquerque formally of Pojoaque passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from a sudden illness. Mr. Roybal retired from the state Highway Dept. as a surveyor and auto cad professional. As A young man he participated in many sports, and as an adult he was an avid Lobo fan. He graduated from...
Gilbert Joe - Age 65 - Tierra Amarilla Salazar
Nov 19, 2011
Gilbert Joe Salazar, 65, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2011 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother Ruffie Salazar; brother, Richard Salazar; uncle, Victor Salazar Sr.; several aunts; dear friends, Rufus Galvan and Dennis Romero. Gilbert was a lifetime backhoe-heavy equipment operator working alongside with Henry’s...
Luis - Age 74 - Chili Trivino
Nov 19, 2011
LUIS “INDIO” TRIVINO, 74, a resident of Chili, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis Trivino Sr.; mother, Margaret Santa Cruz-Lopez; grandson, Mikey Martinez and nephew, Ricky Medina. Luis was a veteran with the U.S. Navy and later in the U.S. Army, serving with the 101st Airborne Division. He was a...
Felix - Age 81 - Española - Trujillo
Nov 18, 2011
FELIX EDUARDO TRUJILLO, 81, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2011 with his family by his side. Felix received his Bachelor’s degree in 1955 and his Master’s degree in 1974. He was a teacher with the Espanola Public Schools for 35 years, and he also taught at the Northern New Mexico Technical-Vocational College for 5...
Ben M. - Age 63 - Santa Cruz Arellano
Nov 18, 2011
BEN M. ARELLANO, 63, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 following an illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Filemon and Annie Arellano; mother-in-law, Marie Roybal and father-in-law, Rudy Roybal. He was the President of La Cofradia de la Santisima Trinidad. He loved to hunt, fish, and garden and loved his animals....
Deacon Gerald Conrad - 67 - Los Alamos Langner
Nov 13, 2011
DEACON GERALD CONRAD LANGNER, loving husband, father and best friend, passed away suddenly November 13, 2011. Jerry was born February 13, 1944 in Austin, Minnesota. He spent most of his childhood on the family dairy farm outside Holdingford, Minnesota. Jerry always loved science and attained a Bachelors degree in physics from St. John’s College in Collegeville, MN and a Masters...
Joseph - Age 32 - Santa Fe Sanchez
Nov 12, 2011
JOSEPH “JOEY” SANCHEZ, 32, a resident of Santa Fe passed away November 12, 2011 after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Joey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elizario and Estefanita Garcia and Aquilino and Dolores Sanchez; grand-nephew, Isaac Mortera and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was born in Santa Fe, NM, on May 5, 1979...
Aniceto - Age 88 - El Rito Alire
Nov 12, 2011
Aniceto Alire – Age 88 a lifelong resident of El Rito passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 following a long illness. He was a World War II Veteran where he earned the medals of Purple Heart, Bronze Service Star And the Good Conduct Ribbon. Mr. Alire worked for the School District and for the Forest Service for many years....
Floyd Alex - Age 23 - El Rito & Santa Fe Vigil
Nov 12, 2011
Floyd Alex Vigil – Age 23 a resident of El Rito and Santa Fe passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2011 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Floyd was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Jose Waldo and Carlota Maestas; his paternal grandparents: Frank Sr. and Rosalia Vigil; uncles and aunt: Pat and Daniel Maestas, Pete Vigil, Erineo...
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