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;...
Tonie T. - Rio Chiquito Lopez
Jul 10, 2011
Tonie T. Lopez – born on June 25th, 1935 of Rio Chiquito passed away following a lengthy illness on Sunday, July 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents: Marcos and Higinia Trujillo; sister, Tina and husband Albino Trujillo; brother-in-law, Dimas Vigil; and brothers: Reyes Trujillo and Esquipula Trujillo. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54...
Lucaria V. "Jane" - Age 92 - Santa Baca
Jul 8, 2011
Lucaria V. Baca, known to most as Jane,92, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away peacefully Friday July 8, 2011.\r\nShe was born to the late Marianita and Herman Velarde, October 13, 1919, in Santa Clara Pueblo.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband Henry Baca and son Henry Edgar Baca; sisters, Legoria Tafoya, Rosita Tsosie and Pablita Velarde\r\nShe was...
Michael A. "Cheb" III Age-34 Ohkay Harvier
Jul 8, 2011
Michael A. “Cheb” Harvier, III - 34, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh was called home on Friday, July 8, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Española. Michael was a self-taught musician perfecting in guitar and had a vast love for music. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Michael loved being with his children and attended Valley...
Joe U. Age - 88 Los Brazos Pino
Jul 6, 2011
Joe U. Pino, 88, a resident of Los Brazos passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Mr. Pino was born in Lumberton, New Mexico. He attended Regis High School and Regis College in Denver, Colorado, as well as the University of New Mexico. Mr. Pino had several careers, serving in Federal, State and City Governments, as well...
Maria T. Age - 86 Chimayo Montoya
Jul 6, 2011
Maria T. Montoya, 86, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Maria was born on January 16, 1925. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Manuel N. Montoya of 62 years marriage; son, Joe Montoya; parents, Pulita and Valentine Trujillo; sisters: Ramoncita Garcia and Magdelena Espinoza; brothers: Willie Trujillo and Abel Trujillo. Maria...
Paul S. Age - 75 Alcalde Ortiz
Jul 6, 2011
Paul S. Ortiz, 75, a lifelong resident of Alcalde went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Paul was born on August 18, 1935. Mr. Ortiz was owner and operator of Paul’s Barber Shop in Alcalde. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Florinda Ortiz; daughter, Jeanette Ortiz; brothers: Mike and Joe Ortiz; sister,...
Steven G. Age-38 Albuquerque/Santa Cruz Romero
Jul 6, 2011
STEVEN G. ROMERO, 38, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Santa Cruz, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ramon and Isabelita Romero; uncles, Raymond Romero and Mike Vigil. Steven loved spending time with his children, wife and family and loved them dearly. He was a hard worker and was dedicated...
Inez Salazar
Jul 5, 2011
INEZ SALAZAR, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Antonio P. Martinez; brother, Ralph Martinez and beloved grandson, Noah Gallegos. Ms. Salazar is survived by her daughters, Janice Martinez and husband Matthew and Jennifer Gallegos and husband Ray all of Albuquerque; mother, Maria Andrea Martinez of Santa Cruz;...
Orlando - Age 19 - Alcalde - Almeida-Rivera
Jul 4, 2011
ORLANDO ALMEIDA-RIVERA, 19, a resident of Alcalde, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 4, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Juan and Olga Almeida-Rivera; fiancé, Dulce Arguello; brothers, Omar, Edgar and Jacquelin; sister, Karina Almeida; nephews, Anahy and Juan Omar Almeida; grandparents, Paulita Gil and Socorro and Lucita Rivera; uncles and aunts, Hector, Elfido, Felipe, Eloy, Nena and Gloria...
Robert Matthew (White Mountain) - Age 8 - Alc Sanchez, Jr.
Jul 1, 2011
Robert Matthew (White Mountain) Sanchez Jr. was born December 19, 2002 and passed away on July 1, 2011. Robert’s past times included various sports, having family gatherings, playing outdoors with all his cousins and friends participating in his Native American Heritage. Eating at all the local restaurants. Most importantly, attending his Sunday Masses and praying the rosary and sharing a...
William "Bill" H. - Age 71 - Chama Albert
Jun 30, 2011
WILLIAM “BILL” H. ALBERT, Age 71 a resident of Chama, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes H. Albert and grandson, Michael Russom. Mr. Albert is survived by his companion, Janet Reis of Chama; children, Patrick Albert, Katherine Pettingill and husband Randy, Jennifer Archuleta...
Joseph A. - Age 43 - Española Salazar
Jun 30, 2011
Joseph A. Salazar Sr, 43, a lifelong resident of Española, NM, went to rest on June 30, 2011. Joseph was born on November 26, 1967 to Elevinia and Alex Salazar of Española, NM. He married the love of his life, Julie Giron, on September 7th, 1991. Together, they gave life to the other loves of his life, his children Joseph...
Benjie S. - Age 37 - Chimayo Martinez
Jun 29, 2011
Benjie S. Martinez 37 - a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 29, 2011 in Chimayo. Benjie was preceded in death by his parents, Sabino Martinez and Lorraine Martinez; Grandparents, Antonio and Gregoria Martinez and Sabino and Celestina Martinez, his brother, Tomas Moya. Benjie is survived by his children; Lorraine Martinez and Benjie Martinez Jr; Step-son Juanito...
Esquipula Nepomuceno (Skip) Age-74 Nambe Valdez
Jun 29, 2011
Esquipula Nepomuceno (Skip) Valdez, 74, a lifelong resident of Nambe, NM passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. He was born on September 27, 1936 to Felipe and Ursusina Maestas Valdez in Santo Niño who preceded him in death. Mr. Valdez was also preceded in death by his brothers: Pablo, Ramon and Felipe A. Valdez; in-laws, George and Pablita...
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