Clara A. Age - 95 Velarde Garcia
Apr 14, 2011
Clara A. Garcia, 95, a resident of Velarde passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 following a short illness. She loved tending to her chickens, baking bread & cooking delicious meals. She tremendously loved taking care of all her grandchildren. Clara enjoyed attending the Senior Citizens Center & visiting with friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernando...
Jesse L. Age - 56 Guachupangue Naranjo
Apr 13, 2011
Jesse L. Naranjo, 56, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. He was born and raised in Espanola New Mexico, a life long resident of Guachupangue. Jesse was a very loving and talented person. He was loved very much by his family and will be greatly missed. He was a local artist and his...

Joann Rae Schantz Anderson
Apr 12, 2011
Our beloved Wife, Mother, and Grammy passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Joann Rae Schantz Anderson was born in December 7, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to Raymond Schantz and Alice Beckman Schantz. She was raised in Indiana and received her teaching degree from Drake University. Drake is where she met her husband of over 54 years,...
Teresita Maria - Age 93 - El Rancho Tafoya
Apr 9, 2011
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Teresita Maria Tafoya of El Rancho born on August 25, 1917 went home to our Lord on April 9, 2011. Teresita lived a long, fruitful life, and was blessed to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren residing next to her. She loved and was very compassionate about her family; she took care of all...
Annette G. - Age 51 - La Madera Trujillo
Apr 8, 2011
ANNETTE G. TRUJILLO, 51, a resident of La Madera passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 following a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Delio and Celina Gallegos and granddaughter, Gabriella Angel Baca. Ms. Trujillo is survived by her children, Gregory M. Jr., Michelle and Jason Trujillo all of La Madera and Joel...
Arturo - Age 85 - Española/Arizona Trujillo
Apr 8, 2011
ARTURO ESQUIPULA TRUJILLO, 85, born January 14, 1926, formerly of Española, passed away in Arizona on Friday, April 8, 2011 where he had retired.\r\n \r\nDuring World War II, at the age of 17, Arturo enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and participated in the invasion of Okinawa and the later occupation of China. He was a member of the American...

Willie Lee Age - 45 Española Watkins
Apr 6, 2011
Willie Lee Watkins, 45, of Espanola, NM passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 following a sudden illness.\r\nHe was born on September 15, 1965 in Colorado, attended the School for the Deaf in Santa Fe where he played high school football and graduated with honors.\r\nHe was preceded in death by his father, Willie Watkins Sr., and his mother Sharon Davidson...
Esequiel "Zeke" Age - 82 Española Salazar
Apr 6, 2011
Esequiel “Zeke” Salazar, 82, Our loving father was called home on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Zeke was a member of the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Parish in Pojoaque and a former member of the church council. He retired after 50 years from the Fire Department, Mason & Hanger and EGG in Los Alamos. He was an Army Veteran of the...
Amy - Age 33 - Española - Marquez
Apr 5, 2011
AMY MARQUEZ, 33, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her devoted grandparents, Rudy and Maria Vigil and by her soul mate, Ivan Lopez. Amy was an open hearted person who was loved by all who knew her. She had a fond love of animals and was always adopting more....
Matthew D. - Age 18 - La Mesilla Sisneros
Apr 4, 2011
MATTHEW D. SISNEROS, 18, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew E. Sisneros; cousin, Sarabeth Montoya; uncle, Valentine Montoya and beloved dog, Tucker. He was a very passionate, spontaneous and loving person. He was full of life and crazy adventures. He was a talented artist. He...
Leroy J. - 68 - Arroyo Seco - Gomez
Apr 3, 2011
LEROY J. GOMEZ, 68, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Maria Gomez and brother, Benny Gomez. Leroy was a loving husband of 48 years, a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, camping and the outdoors. Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife, Angie...
Amanda A. - Age 23 - Truchas/Cordova - Romero
Apr 3, 2011
AMANDA A. ROMERO, 23, a resident of Truchas and originally of Cordova, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Vidal and Rosalito Trujillo; aunt, Flora Lopez and cousin, Ernesto Martinez. She enjoyed caring for her daughters and caring for her mom and dad. She was deeply loved and will be...
Delfino de - Age 31 - Truchas Fernandez
Apr 3, 2011
Delfino de Fernandez “Dino” - Age 31 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2011 in Truchas. He was a plumber by trade. Dino was a very loving and giving person always willing to help anyone in need, expecting nothing in return. Dino was a kid at heart he was always up to something. He loved riding his ATV and...
Beatrice B. - Age 91 - Los Alamos - Lamb
Apr 2, 2011
Beatrice (Bea) Bridget Brennan Lamb, loving mother, grandmother and friend, died at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Los Alamos, New Mexico, surrounded by loving family and dedicated staff on April 2, 2011. \r\n Bea was born to John and Sarah Brennan on July 14, 1919 in Bayonne, N.J. A very nurturing person, Bea always wanted to be a nurse, and...
Jimmy L. - Age 62 - Chimayo Martinez
Apr 2, 2011
JIMMY L. MARTINEZ, 62, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noberto E. and Stella Martinez; paternal grandparents, Jose Rosario and Juanita Martinez and maternal grandparents, Santiago and Lupe Martinez. Jimmy was the owner of Jimmy’s Auto Sales, also known as No Down...
Ernest E. Age - 58 Ohkay Owingeh Kaye
Apr 2, 2011
ERNEST E. KAYE, 58, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born on September 3, 1952 to Edwin and Francis Kaye. He attended Española Valley High School and played baseball for the Hornets as well as for the San Juan Bats. He was an avid sports fan, supporting the Dallas Cowboys and the...
Edith - Age 88 - Fairview Williams
Apr 2, 2011
Edith Williams, 88, born April 1, 1923, in Primero, Colorado , a long time resident of Fairview passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at her home in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband, George L. Williams, sons; David L. Williams, Joseph G. Williams and daughter Patrisha J. Gavurnik. She is survived...
Lydia U. - Age 76 - Cebolla - Archuleta
Apr 1, 2011
LYDIA U. ARCHULETA, 76, a resident of Cebolla, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at her home with her loving husband and family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Miguel and Jesusita Ulibarri and brother, Gerald Ulibarri. Lydia graduated from Provo Utah Nursing School and enjoyed a very successful career in Nursing. She...
Jose H. - Age 82 - Dixon Valdez
Mar 30, 2011
Jose H. Valdez, 82, a resident of Dixon passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 after a short illness. He loved to farm, fish and hunt. Jose loved to make chicos, and grow green chili and loved to watch westerns on TV. He retired from Utica Lumber Company. Jose was preceded in death by his parents: Agapito and Eloisa Valdez;...
Ronald E. Age - 77 Los Alamos Brown
Mar 28, 2011
Ronald E. Brown, 77, a resident of Los Alamos passed away at his home on Monday, March 28, 2011. He was a life member of the Catholic Church, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington and his PhD in Physics from Caltech. He was a physics professor at the University of Minnesota for 13 years and then...
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