Leonardita - Age 89 - Chimayo - Baca
May 21, 2011
LEONARDITA BACA, 89, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 21, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claudio Baca; sister, Genova Martinez; brother, Trendia Ortega; half-sister, Onofre Lopez; half brother, Atanacio Ortega; parents, Fele and Socorro Ortega; great-granddaughter, Anjelika Baca; grandson-in-law, Levi Baca. Mrs. Baca is...
John B. "Butch" Age - 48 El Llano Duran
May 21, 2011
John B. “Butch” Durán, 48, a resident of El Llano passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was an accomplished wood craftsman, who created many beautiful works of art including furniture, doors and floors. He was devoted to his family, enjoyed gardening and was loved by all. John was preceded in death by his father, Juan T. Durán; brother,...
Arla - Age 58 - Albuquerque Ferran
May 19, 2011
ARLA JO NORRIS FERRAN, was born on October 31, 1952 in Española. Arla was welcomed into our Lord’s arms surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 19, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her father, Delton Norris; a baby brother, Joseph Delton; grandmothers, Ollie Sala and Tita Folsom; grandfather, Joe...
Gail Mary - Age 76 - Los Alamos Bolger
May 18, 2011
GAIL MARY BOLGER, 76, a resident of Los Alamos, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Gail was born in Long Island, NY on February 28, 1935. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Casella and Vera Brown; sisters, Pat and Jane and her beloved husband, Robert Bolger Sr. Before Gail retired, she was an assistant for the Los...
Brandon Eric - Age 31 - Ensenada Cordova
May 18, 2011
Brandon Eric Cordova Age 31, a resident of Ensenada passed away on May 18, 2011. Born July 31, 1979 in Farmington, NM to Ben and Sonia Cordova. Brandon enjoyed the outdoors and working with his father in the construction business. He was preceded in death by his mother Sonia Cordova in 2008; his paternal grandparents Joe B. Cordova in 2008;...
Nancy - Age 82 - Española - Wilson
May 17, 2011
Nancy G. Wilson\r\n82, a resident of El Guache NM passed away in the family home on Tuesday morning May 17, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Agustin & Dorotea Garcia, daughter Joann Garcia, husband Jack O. Wilson, brothers Pedro & Manuel Garcia, sisters, Isabel Trujillo, Sara Roybal, Eliza Martinez, Clara Valdez, Guadalupe (Pita) Gallegos,...
Catherine Evans Age 53 Los Alamos LeClaire
May 17, 2011
Catherine Evans LeClaire, age 53, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 after a brief illness. Cathy was a gentle, faithful and giving soul, a generous spirit always seeing the positive in others while consistently underestimating her own contributions. Cathy touched many lives with her kind, compassionate and artistic nature and her creative sense of humor. A woman of many...
Manuel "Manuelito" S. Age - 67 Chim Martinez
May 17, 2011
Manuel “Manuelito” S. Martinez, 67, a resident of Chimayo passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Manuel was a life-time mechanic who was self employed. He had an awesome sense of humor & loved to tease. It wasn’t uncommon to find Manuel cruising in his favorite truck. He enjoyed the outdoors & loved hunting. He will...
Louisa - Age 97 - Chimayo - Martinez
May 16, 2011
LOUISA S. MARTINEZ, 97, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011 following a brief illness. Mrs. Martinez was born in El Llano and graduated from McCurdy High School prior to attending New Mexico Highlands University. Mrs. Martinez served Chimayo and the surrounding communities as a school teacher for 36 years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, shopping...
Michael - Age 29 - Cuarteles - Esquibel
May 15, 2011
Michael “Mikie” Eli Esquibel, 29, a resident of Cuarteles passed away after a short illness on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Michael was such a loving uncle he loved his niece & nephews. He had a special bond with his cat “T” but loved ALL animals. Michael always enjoyed the lakes. He did boating & fishing. Michael enjoyed listening to his...
Gordon Isaac Age - 40 Ohkay Owingeh Garcia
May 14, 2011
Gordon Isaac Garcia, 40, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Gordon was proud of his native culture. He sang and danced. Gordon and his father had a dance group called Passing Rain. Gordon loved his heavy metal rock music. In Gordon’s spare time he helped his family & friends with mechanical work on...
Gomisindo P. Age - 84 Canjilon Velasquez
May 14, 2011
Gomisindo P. Velasquez, 84, a lifelong resident of Canjilon passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Mr. Velasquez was a member of La Confradia de Nuestro Padre Jesus de Nazareno. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucresia Velasquez; parents, Macedonio and Soledad Velasquez; brothers: Max and Natividad Velasquez; sisters: Estefanita Gonzales and Sofia Martinez;...
Tony Age - 90 Española Lucero
May 13, 2011
Tony Lucero, 90, a resident of Española went to be with his Heavenly Father after a brief illness on Friday, May 13, 2011. Tony was born on September 29, 1920 to Juan B. Lucero and Fransiquita, also preceding Tony in death. Tony retired after 43 years of service with Hunter Motors as a sales representative. Tony was a great sports...
Abel A. (Tony) Age - 75 Nambe Gomez
May 13, 2011
Abel A. (Tony) Gomez, 75, a resident of Nambe passed away after a brief illness on Friday, May 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan A. and Andreita Gomez; brother, Larry Gomez; sister, Margaret Morrison. Tony is survived by his brothers & sisters: Candelaria Gomez of Santa Fe, Clyde Gomez and wife MaryLee of Las Vegas,...
Daniel A. Age - 81 Hernandez Salazar
May 13, 2011
Daniel A. Salazar, 81, a resident of Hernandez went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 13, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sofia and Aurelio Salazar; sisters: Rose Manzanares and Lola Martinez; a very special nephew whom he helped raise, Luis Martinez....
Mary M. Age - 89 Nambe Romero
May 12, 2011
Mary “Nanny” M. Romero, 89, a lifelong resident of Nambe passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Mary loved music and dancing. When Arturo and Mary got on the dance floor the crowds would stop to watch them. She loved the polka. She enjoyed baking biscochitos for her family & friends. Mary and her husband loved Palm Springs, California where...
Salome "Mae" B. Age - 71 Española Manzanares
May 10, 2011
Salome “Mae” B. Manzanares, 71, a resident of Española passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gomicinda and Enrique Baca; in-laws, Alejandro and Adolfa Manzanares; nephew raised as a son, Jose “Hachi” Gallegos; son-in-laws: Michael Salazar and Greg Lopez. Salome is survived by her loving husband, Leo Manzanares of Española; children: Leonard Manzanares...
Donny - Age 60 - Los Alamos - Herrera
May 9, 2011
DONNY HERRERA, 60, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away from this life on Monday, May 9, 2011at his home surrounded by his family. Donny was born on May 5, 1951 to Willie and Izadora Herrera in Santa Fe and was raised in Los Alamos where he attended school. At the age of 18, Donny enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Nelson (Tinko) Jr. Age - 49 Rio Chama Martinez
May 9, 2011
Nelson (Tinko) Martinez Jr., 49, a resident of Rio Chama passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011 in Santa Fe. Nelson enjoyed all types of sports and especially boxing and wrestling. While in the military, he was a member of the Army boxing team. He enjoyed attending his niece, Monica Lovato’s professional boxing matches, and often sparred with Monica and...
Leopoldo "Leo" Duran - Age 43 - Pe� Duran
May 8, 2011
Leopoldo “Leo” Bernabe Duran – Age 43, a resident of Peñasco and a graduate of Peñasco High School passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. He joined the military with the US Army Rangers. He received many acolates including Army Achievement Award, Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon and the Sharp shooters badge. He served in the...
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