Obituary Listing

Yvonne L. - Age 63 - Española Villareal

Yvonne L. - Age 63 - Española Villareal

Nov 11, 2011

YVONNE L. VILLAREAL, 63 a resident of Española, was born on June 4, 1948 and left this world to be with her Heavenly father on Tuesday November 1, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Yvonne was was very big hearted and loved her family unconditionally, she will be dearly missed. Yvonne was preceded in death by her grandparents Syliviana Villareal, Celestino...

Patrick - Age 55 - Los Alamos Turner

Patrick - Age 55 - Los Alamos Turner

Nov 10, 2011

PATRICK SEAN TURNER, 55, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011.\r\nDevoted father, husband, dreamer, visionary, and the best friend a person could have.\r\nPat was born on Kauai, and raised on Oahu in the Village of Lanikai. He enjoyed running cross-country, and could be seen running, walking or riding his bike all over the islands he...

Becky - Age 78 - Española - Gonzales

Becky - Age 78 - Española - Gonzales

Nov 10, 2011

BECKY GONZALES, 78, a resident of Española and formerly of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gonzales; parents, Francisco and Sarita Martinez; brothers and sisters, Anita Martinez, Josephine Martinez, Donna Martinez, Silviano and Frank Martinez. She loved gardening and fishing and loved music and dancing. She had a...

Richard Cebedello - Chama Ulibarri

Richard Cebedello - Chama Ulibarri

Nov 8, 2011

Richard Cebedello Ulibarri, - a resident of Chama and Espanola passed away Monday, November 8, 2011 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eudoro Ulibarri and Emilia C. Garcia; paternal grandparents: Julio and Margarita Ulibarri; maternal grandparents: Juan Y and Carmen Valdez. Richard is survived by his wife, Gail C. Ulibarri of Chama, NM; Son,...

Tatjana Kommander Age - 46 - Los Alamos Rosev

Tatjana Kommander Age - 46 - Los Alamos Rosev

Nov 7, 2011

Tatjana Kommander Rosev, 46 - a resident of Los Alamos passed away on November 7, 2011. Tatjana was born on May 1, 1965 to Dieter and Brunhilde Kommander in Ziegenhain, Germany. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Emilie Gütter. She is survived by her mother, Brunhilde Kommander of Berlin, Germany; sister, Dr. Kristina Kommander-Salazar and husband Richard of...

Ramon Olivas

Ramon Olivas

Nov 7, 2011

Ramon Olivas was born December 17, 1954, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011. Ramon has worked with the disabled, as a general contractor, parole/probation officer, apartment manager but was always an entrepreneur. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Sireno Olivas; sisters: Francis “Pancha” Padilla, Guadalupe Hosek and Mary Olivas; brothers: John Tso Olivas, Steven Olivas and Sotero Olivas. Ramon was a...

Matthew M. Age - 45 - El Guache Vigil

Matthew M. Age - 45 - El Guache Vigil

Nov 6, 2011

Matthew M. Vigil, 45, of El Guache passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He enjoyed fishing with his precious daughter Amberlyn (Hamburger), enjoyed camping, and hunting with his brother-in-law Gabe, going for wood with his brother and working outside, most precious was spending time with his wife Myra and Amberlyn and family. He was preceded in death by...

Donald R. "Boogie" Age - 53 - Alcal Chavez

Donald R. "Boogie" Age - 53 - Alcal Chavez

Nov 6, 2011

Donald R. “Boogie” Chavez – Age 53 a resident of Alcalde, went to be with our Dear Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He was surrounded by his family. Donald was a well known and loved person. He had a great passion for music. He was an active member of the Alcalde Church Choir. Donald is survived by his parents:...

Christobal - Age 62 - Chimayo - Romero

Christobal - Age 62 - Chimayo - Romero

Nov 6, 2011

Christobal Romero, 62, (November 30, 1948 – November 6, 2011) a resident of Chimayo, originally from Nambe passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 surrounded by his family. Mr. Romero retired from LANL after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Otoniel Romero; mother-in-law, Alicia M. Martinez; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Ben Griego, Jesse Martinez,...

John Anthony - Age 73 - Flower Mound, TX Herrera

John Anthony - Age 73 - Flower Mound, TX Herrera

Nov 6, 2011

John Anthony Herrera, age 73, of Flower Mound, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011, in Lewisville, Texas. He was born July 26, 1938 in El Guache, New Mexico to Benjamin and Patrocinia Lobato Herrera. John married Sue Garcia on April 9, 1960 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. He served in both the United States Navy and the United States...

Carlos - Age 75 - Chimayo - Martinez

Carlos - Age 75 - Chimayo - Martinez

Nov 2, 2011

CARLOS MARTINEZ, 75, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Las Vegas at the Alta Vista Hospital. Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Esquipula B. Martinez and Teresita Trujillo Martinez; brother, Floyd Martinez; sisters-in-law, Celina and Marica Martinez; brother-in-law, James Nelson-Salazar; nephews, Dominic Salazar, Jimmy Martinez and Chris and Escolastico Martinez. Carlos...

Juan Elizario Age - 81 - Arroyo Seco Montoya

Juan Elizario Age - 81 - Arroyo Seco Montoya

Nov 2, 2011

Juan Elizario Montoya, 81 a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away November 2, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness with cancer. He was born May 25, 1930 in Nambe and graduated from El Rito Normal School in 1950. He served our Country in the US Army during the Korean War from 1951-53 and was stationed at Ft....

Manuelita (Mela) - Pojoaque Romero

Manuelita (Mela) - Pojoaque Romero

Oct 31, 2011

Manuelita (Mela) Romero died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at her home, two months short of her 101th birthday. She was born in Pojoaque to Pablo Romero and Camila Romero de Rivera. She was the youngest of five children. Antonia (Tonita), Concepción (Chonita), José Maria and Alejandrino all predeceased her. She was famous as a cook, seamstress and flower gardener....

Irene G. Age - 85 - Española Valdez

Irene G. Age - 85 - Española Valdez

Oct 31, 2011

Irene G. Valdez, 85, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 in Albuquerque. Irene was born on December 25, 1925 to Antonio and Emma Griego in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She moved to Española as a young girl and attended Española Schools, graduating from Española High School. In 1947 Irene married Gilbert F. Valdez and they lived...

Fernando B. Age - 80 - Arroyo Seco Hernandez

Fernando B. Age - 80 - Arroyo Seco Hernandez

Oct 30, 2011

Our Beloved Father, Fernando B. Hernandez, 80, born on May 20, 1931 in Vera Cruz Mexico, Pueblo de Carizal, a resident of Arroyo Seco went Home to Heaven with His Savior, Sunday, October 30, 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his family, paint and body work, boxing. He was preceded in death by his son, Isaac; his parents: Lucio Hernandez,...

Josie Age - 84 - El Guache Sisneros

Josie Age - 84 - El Guache Sisneros

Oct 28, 2011

Josie Sisneros 84, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Friday Oct. 28, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Josie was devoted to her family and loved family reunions. She enjoyed canning food also going to the casinos, piñon picking and making quilts. One of her favorite things to do was camping and being outdoors....

Florian "Sonny" Jr. - Age 68 - Cham Gonzales

Florian "Sonny" Jr. - Age 68 - Cham Gonzales

Oct 28, 2011

Florian “Sonny” Gonzales, Jr., 68, a resident of Chama, NM passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2011. Florian’s family was his first priority. He was married to his loving wife Carmen for 45 years. Victoria was his only daughter and took pride in “Daddy’s Little Girl,” but also was very proud of his sons & grandchildren. His main focus...

Edward - Age 42 - Cuarteles - Esquibel

Edward - Age 42 - Cuarteles - Esquibel

Oct 27, 2011

EDWARD ELI ESQUIBEL, 42, a resident of Cuarteles, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 following a brief illness. Edward was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and horseback riding in Borrego Mesa with his uncle Sam and other cousins and friends. He loved gardening with his parents and enjoyed being with friends and family. He was very proud of...

Gregorio Age - 90 - Truchas Lopez

Gregorio Age - 90 - Truchas Lopez

Oct 27, 2011

Gregorio Lopez, 90, a lifelong resident of Truchas passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 27, 2011, with his family at his side. At the age of 21 Mr. Lopez served in WWII as an Infantryman/Mortarman. After basic training, in Robinson Arkansas, he was shipped to Monticelli, Italy and participated in the EAME Theater of Operation. In defense...

Manuel "Boss" Age - 70 - Santa Fe Manzanares

Manuel "Boss" Age - 70 - Santa Fe Manzanares

Oct 24, 2011

MANUEL “BOSS” MANZANARES, 70, a former resident of Santa Fe and currently a resident of La Villita, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was born January 14, 1941 in Tierra Azul. Manuel served in the United States Navy for 6 years and he was a security guard at LANL, he was employed by DOE,...