Celia Age - 87 - Ojo Caliente Alire
May 10, 2012
Celia Alire, 87, a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away from a short illness on Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Isabel Alire; mother, Ruben Velasquez; sister, Flora Archuleta; grandson, Michael Trejo. Celia is survived by her sister, Serfina Alire; daughter, Adelia Campos and husband Max; son, Ernesto Trejo and wife Karen; grandson,...
Luben Age - 90 - Pojoaque Espinoza
May 10, 2012
Luben Espinoza, 90, loving husband and father, a resident of Pojoaque, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 10, 2012. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, a member of Sociadad Protecion Mutua de Trabajores Unidos. He was also a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque. Luben was a master carpenter and cabinet maker...
Lucy Ann Age - 76 - Santa Clara Pueblo/ Puebl Tafoya
May 10, 2012
Lucy Ann Tafoya, 76, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo and a member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012, peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born on July 4, 1935 in Pojoaque, NM. Being a woman of many skills, Lucy was a renowned potter and silversmith. She has many...
Lorraine - Age 80 - Nambe Montoya
May 9, 2012
LORRAINE MONTOYA, a resident of Nambe, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmel and Juanita Romero; in-laws, Ramon and Frances Montoya; sister, Chabella; daughter, Lourdes Montoya; granddaughter, Ursula Duran and God-child, Steven Montoya. She was a woman of many talents. Nothing was impossible. She...
Celina Dolores - Española Maestas-Baldonado
May 9, 2012
Celina Dolores Maestas-Baldonado, a resident of Española passed away from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was a homemaker & loved to cook. She was famous for her beans and sopaipillas. In her younger years she loved playing the guitar & riding horses. Celina loved to dance, pick piñon and knit. She will be dearly missed. Celina...
Emma J. Age - 76 - La Madera Morfin
May 7, 2012
Emma J. Morfin – Age 76 a resident of La Madera passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents: Julian and Doloritas Jacquez; and husband, Joe Morfin. Emma’s daily priority was making sure all her family members were ok by calling them just making sure they were safe and...
Francisco Age - 84 - Ohkay Owingeh Torres
May 6, 2012
Francisco Torres, 84, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He served in the United States Army the Korean War, worked at Duke City Lumber as well as Santa Fe Indian School. As a young man, he helped his father farming the land. He was a talented musician, playing his guitar. Francisco was a kind...
John Rey Age - 75 - Ranchitos Rodriguez
May 6, 2012
John Rey Rodriguez, 75, a resident of Ranchitos, and anonymously born to Jose Demetrio (Tito) and Maria Antonia McKenzie Rodriguez, and his sister, Mary Margaret, on January 6, 1937, passed on to the next dimension on May 6, 2012. John was baptized in his home in Ranchitos shortly after his birth by Father Pajot. Sylviano and Aniceta Roybal were his...
Andy M. - Age 70 - Hernandez Vigil
May 5, 2012
Andy M. Vigil – Age 70 a resident of Hernandez passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beronize Vigil; sons: Nelson A. Vigil and Juanito Manzanares; daughter, Martina Vigil; sisters: Victoria Beard, Delfina Salazar and Maria Talamante; brother, Robert Gallegos; father and mother-in-law: Jose and Maria...
Marjorie - Age 98 - Española Lindsley
May 4, 2012
Marjorie V. “Marge” Lindsley RN – Age 98 a resident of Espanola passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012. Was born in Austin, MN on May 23, 1913 to Earl L. and Nellie Jennings Lindsley. She graduated from St. Augustine’s High School, she was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, MN and was a registered nurse...
Annette - Age 41 - La Mesilla Gonzales
May 3, 2012
Annette Gonzales born March 2, 1971 went peacefully with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Annette was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by many. Annette was preceded in death by her mother, Cordy Lopez. Annette is survived by her husband, Arthur Gonzales; her sons: Arthur Gonzales, Jr., and Randy Gonzales; her daughter, Annjelica...
Antonia - Age 23 - Chamita Mascareñas
May 1, 2012
Antonia Mascareñas, 23, a resident of Chamita passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Elviria Mascareñas; uncle, Larry Mascareñas; grandpa, Dr. Rudy Gonzales. Antonia had a very bubbly, bright and happy spirit. She always could make everyone laugh. Everybody that came into Antonia’s life, she loved with all her...
Ernestine C. Age - 92 - Cañon Plaza Gurule
May 1, 2012
Ernestine C. Gurule, 92, a resident of Cañon Plaza passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was a very faithful lady, loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She loved to tend to her garden, sewing quilts and also loved to cook and take care of her animals. Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Desiderio Chacon and Sara...
Andrew Delfin Steve Age - 52 - El Rito Moya
Apr 30, 2012
Andrew Delfin Steve Moya, 52, a resident of El Rito passed on Monday, April 30, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1959. Andrew loved the outdoors, especially his horses and cruising the El Rito Canyons with his blue healer, “Baby.” He spent much time ranching and cutting wood. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, family BBQ’s, poker, organizing church parades,...
Ignacia "Grandma Pando" Age - 95 - Vialpando
Apr 30, 2012
IGNACIA “GRANDMA PANDO” VIALPANDO, 95, a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 30, 2012. She was a devout catholic who dedicated her life to her family. She was very well known for her vivacious personality and character and was loved by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio Jose and Catarina...
Donald - Age 91 - Los Alamos Keigher
Apr 29, 2012
DONALD J. KEIGHER, 91, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Keigher. He retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1984 as fire protection engineer with the H-Division. Mr. Keigher is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Lou Sweeney Keigher of Los Alamos;...
Jenny - Age 63 - Cañones Gallegos
Apr 29, 2012
JENNY M. GALLEGOS, 63, a resident of Cañones, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Emma Vigil; grandmother that raised her, Fidencia Vialpando. Ms. Gallegos is survived by her husband of 13 years, Anastacio Gallegos; children, Arnold Gallegos of Albuquerque, Marilyn Gallegos of Coyote, Cindy Gallegos...
Jerry Age - 63 - Petaca Benavidez
Apr 29, 2012
Jerry Benavidez, 63, a resident of Petaca passed away from a lengthy illness on Sunday, April 29, 2012. He loved spending time with his family & friends, always telling jokes and making everyone laugh. He had a wonderful sense of humor who will be missed by all. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Agneda Benavidez; brother, Ernesto Jaramillo,...
Leon - Courtesy Announcement Sanchez
Apr 29, 2012
Col. Leon J. Sanchez (retired U.S. Army), with brevetted promotion to Brigadier General, age 50, resident of Santa Fe, NM and native of Espanola, NM, was taken by the Lord on April 29, 2012. Leon touched all the lives he encountered and was deeply loved by his family and friends. Leon reciprocated his love by always taking care of those...
Frances R. Age - 101 - Nambe Romero
Apr 28, 2012
Mrs. Frances R. Romero a resident of Nambe, peacefully passed on to eternal life with Jesus Christ on April 28, 2012. First Born, of ten children, on January 9, 1911 in Cuyamungue, New Mexico. Frances married Jose Ramon Romero of Nambe on October 10, 1932. Her joy was being a wife, a home-maker and raising a family. She attended school...
