Vickie Age - 54 - Española Valdez
Jul 18, 2012
Vickie Valdez, 54, a resident of Española passed away from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. She loved to spend time with her family and especially looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren. She was a collector of jewelry and sold the newspaper to have money for the grandkids. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and will...
Tamela Age - 48 - Los Alamos Seagraves
Jul 16, 2012
Tamela Seagraves, 48, a resident of Los Alamos passed away from an unexpected illness on Monday, July 16, 2012. She was born in Gallup, N.M. but spent her adult life in Los Alamos, N.M. A loving wife and mother, Tamela will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Her family always came first, but her second loves were her dogs and...
Willie N. - Age 87 - Los Alamos Montoya
Jul 14, 2012
Willie N. Montoya, 87, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, died peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Sombrillo Nursing Facility. Willie was born on August 6, 1924 in Cimarron, New Mexico; the son of Abel and Manuelita Montoya. On June 20, 1959, he married Adonelia (Nellie) Rael, they celebrated almost 50 years together until Nellie passed away on January 28,...
Adrian - Age 85 - Truchas Martinez
Jul 13, 2012
Adrian Martinez - 85 years of age, a resident of Truchas, NM Born September 8th, 1926 Died July 13th, 2012. He was a rancher, auto salesperson, and security guard who lived and loved Truchas. He was the true definition of an excellent Son, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and friend. He was the ultimate storyteller, historian, and had the...
Paul (Pablo) Age - 50 - Chamita Duran
Jul 13, 2012
Paul (Pablo) Duran, 50, a lifelong resident of Chamita, NM passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Pablo as he was affectionately known by his family and many friends was always helpful and a hard worker. Pablo worked around the community of Chamita doing odd jobs for mostly all of his neighbors and many friends. Pablo loved fishing, hunting,...
Beatrice - Age 82 - Cuyamungue Duran
Jul 12, 2012
Beatrice Duran, 82, a resident of Cuyamungue passed away following a lengthy illness on Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Ortiz; sister, Tessie Martinez. Beatrice is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward Duran of Cuyamungue;...
Lucille - COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Courtney
Jul 12, 2012
Lucille Courtney, currently from New Braunfels, Texas, originally from Espanola passed away on Thursday, July 12. Lucille is survived by her two sons, Billy (Suzanne) and Charles (Monica) and a very special grandson, Tyler, her brother Benny (Liz), 1 niece, Stephanie Fresquez and 3 nephews, Jason, Mario and Bryan Garcia, sister-in-law, Juanita, and one aunt Minnie Ortiz and many cousins...
Santiago "Jamie" - Age 36 - Chimayo Vigil
Jul 11, 2012
Santiago “Jamie” Vigil – Age 36 a resident of Chimayo passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Bonifacio and Juanita Vigil; maternal grandfather, Max Esquibel; aunt, Mary Louise Jaramillo; and cousins: John Sherwood, Christopher Sherwood and Michael Esquibel. Jamie was an Española Valley High School graduate of 1993; he received...
Harry "Len" Lynn Age - 83 - Petaca Martinez
Jul 10, 2012
Harry “Len” Lynn Martinez, 83, a resident of Petaca passed away from a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. He loved carpentry, hauling wood, cutting wood, and hunting He was a great musician and loved to play the guitar. He enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Teodoro and...
Sharon Elaine Age - 20 - Pueblo of Pojoaque Lopez
Jul 9, 2012
Sharon Elaine Lopez, 20, a resident of Pueblo of Pojoaque passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. She was a 2010 graduate of Pojoaque Valley High School, loved music, singing, wildlife and the Dallas Cowboys. Sharon was Daddy’s Girl and loved her family very much. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Sharon is survived by...
Sally Age - 81 - Alcalde Valencia Tafoya
Jul 7, 2012
Sally Valencia Tafoya, 81, a resident of Alcalde, NM passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2012. She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary – La Morada de Los Pacheco’s, Lay Health Advisor for the Diabetic Program in Rio Arriba and was an American Legion Member. Sally was preceded in death by her husband Jose Alejandro Tafoya; son, David Michael Tafoya;...
Barbara J. Age - 48 - Española Martinez
Jul 6, 2012
Barbara J. Martinez, 48, a resident of Española passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 after a lengthy illness. She was one of the sweetest loving and compassionate lady that God put on this earth. She loved her children with all her heart. Barbara was the greatest grandmother that her grandchildren could ever ask for and a sister like no...
Jose Margarito Age - 82 - Chama, NM/Coolidge, Martinez
Jul 6, 2012
Jose Margarito Martinez, 82 , a lifetime Chama, New Mexico resident passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 8:10 a.m. in Coolidge, Arizona, where he was living for the past 4 months. Jose was born on April 11, 1930 to Andrea (Romero) Martinez and Julian Martinez both from Chama, New Mexico. He served in the United States Army Air...
Army Major Wendy Fiona Mares-Gallegos & R Gallegos
Jul 6, 2012
Army Major Wendy Fiona Mares-Gallegos & Russell Glen Gallegos, residents of Española and Wendy was originally of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2012. They both enjoyed spending time outdoors and being at the lake, boating, scuba diving, and traveling. Russell enjoyed going hunting and fishing and was a dedicated hardworking man and owner of Gallegos Scrap Metal....
Pedro (Pete) Age - 51 - Española Chavez
Jul 4, 2012
Pedro (Pete) Chavez, 51, a resident of Española passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Pete was an avid motorcyclist and loved his Harley. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Manuel Chavez and Gumercinda Nevarez; brother, Fransisco Chavez. Pedro is survived by his...
Clara Age - 91 - Albuquerque/ Cuba Crespin
Jul 4, 2012
Clara Crespin, 91, our mother, grandmother, Clara Crespin has been claimed by God on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. She was a resident of Albuquerque and originally of Cuba, NM. She was well known for quilting, especially making baby blankets. She loved to read her bible daily and go to church. Mrs. Crespin was preceded in death by her husband Jose...
Bob Gene Age - 83 - Los Alamos Cousins
Jul 3, 2012
Bob Gene Cousins was born May 22, 1929. Born in Tulsa Oklahoma, he was the third of three children born to George and Ruth Cousins. He spent his early childhood in Tulsa, where his father passed away when Bob was only 7 years old. He moved with his mother to Kentucky before settling in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended school...
Juan J. Age - 75 - Penasco Roybal
Jul 1, 2012
Juan J. Roybal, 75, of Penasco passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Roybal Perraglio; mother, Demetria Roybal; father, Maximiliano Roybal and brother, Filemon Roybal. Juan is survived by his wife, Rosie V. Roybal; daughters: Maxine Roybal and Rosemarie Vasquez; son, John Roybal, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; sisters: Eliza Valdez, Emma Atencio,...
Linda J. Britt
Jun 30, 2012
Linda J. Britt – passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 after a courageous fight with cancer. She loved life, loved to laugh, the outdoors, gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Lana and son-in-law, Jim Ulibarri and grandchildren; her son, Aaron Breeze and wife Jolene and their three sons; sister, Diane and husband...
Daniel "Danny" A. Age - 69 - White Archuleta
Jun 30, 2012
Daniel “Danny” A. Archuleta, age 69 a longtime resident of White Rock, NM and part time resident of La Sauces, CO passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday June 30th, 2012. He was born in Los Montoyas, NM on July 11th 1942 to the late Teresita Montoya Archuleta and Antonio G. Archuleta.\r\nHe was a graduate of Pecos High School...
