Elmer K. Age - 61 Nambe Pueblo Cruz
Aug 2, 2011
Elmer K. Cruz, 61, a resident of Nambe Pueblo, N.M. passed away on August 2, 2011. He was a Vietnam War Veteran having served in the First Infantry 101st Airborne Division. Elmer was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Celestino Cata; parents, Pasqual and Katherine Cruz; nephew, Nathan Daniel Cruz. He is survived by his brothers:...
Orlinda Medina Chimayo Griffin
Jul 30, 2011
Orlinda Medina Griffin, a resident of Chimayo passed away after a short illness on Saturday, July 30, 2011. She was a very giving person which showed through her contributions to different charitable organizations around the world. She traveled all over the world. Orlinda was a very loving person with a big heart, who cared and loved everyone. She was preceded...
Robert - Age 53 - Tierra Azul - Salas
Jul 28, 2011
ROBERT M. SALAS 53, a resident of Ojo Caliente and Tierra Azul passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011. Robert was born on November 26, 1957 to Felix and Frances Salas in Salt Lake City, Utah. He loved to cook food for everyone he had a big heart. If he had something to say it would be for the best...
Sergio - Age 82 - Chamita Duran
Jul 28, 2011
SERGIO DURAN, 82, a resident of Chamita, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Todosio and Maria Lucia Duran; sisters, Gregorita Duran Rael; brother, Jose del la Luz Duran; half-sisters, Lola Candelaria and Cleo Barela, Laura Martinez, Senaida Sanchez and Secundio Martinez; brothers-in-law, Valentin Sandoval and Pablo...
Luis - Age 60 - Ohkay Owingeh - Medina
Jul 27, 2011
LUIS (P) M. MEDINA born June 14, 1951 passed away at his home in Ohkay Owingeh on early Wednesday morning, July 27, 2011. He was a well-known social worker in the Espanola Valley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julia M. Medina of Ranchitos and Feliberto Martinez of Española and his grandparents, Juan and Adela Medina; and his brother Geronimo...
Margaret Age - 82 Chama Johnson
Jul 27, 2011
Margaret Johnson, 82, a lifelong Chama Valley resident passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in Santa Fe after a lengthy illness. Margaret was born in El Vado to Sabino & Gertrudis Johnson on September 8, 1928. She had many, many friends. She enjoyed talking on the phone and visiting with everyone. She had firey red hair and the...
Albert M. Sr. Age - 64 Albuquerque Ortiz
Jul 27, 2011
Albert M. Ortiz, Sr., 64, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Albert was a very loving husband, father, grandfather & uncle with a brilliant mind. His passion was music, playing guitar & serenading his children, grandchildren & friends. Albert had a happy heart. It was not uncommon for him to get up singing...
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;...
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