Richard Valentin Age - 60 El Rito Jaramillo
May 23, 2011
Richard Valentin Jaramillo – also known as Security, 60, a resident of El Rito passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 after a sudden unexpected illness, surrounded by his loving family and his dog, Panda. Richard worked for 25 years at Center Market and at Cities of Gold Casino for 6 years. He worked at El Rito Elementary School for...
Rev. Emilio Age - 97 Española Martinez
May 23, 2011
Rev. Emilio Martinez, Age 97, born on October 30, 1913 in Gallina NM and a lifelong resident of Espanola, passed away on May 23, 2011. He was a retired minister of the Assemblies of God and longtime member of El Buen Pastor Church in Espanola. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed being outdoors, sports, reading, music and...
Tomas F. Age - 75 Cortez, Colorado Morfin
May 23, 2011
Morfin, Tomas F. Age – 75 Cortez, Colorado May 23, 2011 Tom was born in Coyote, N.M. and passed away at his home in Cortez, CO. after a lengthily illness. Tom was a life-time farmer and rancher who was known for his hard work and exceptional skills in fence building. He had a special sense of humor & loved to...
Mary - Age 86 - Ranchitos Bustos
May 22, 2011
MARY A. “ALBINA” BUSTOS, 86, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delfin Bustos; brothers, Willie and Joe Herrera and half-sister, Cleo Ortiz. Mary was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend. She was known as “Grandma Mary” to all. She enjoyed attending...
Rubel A. Age - 83 Española Montoya
May 22, 2011
Rubel A. Montoya, 83, passed onto the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. Rubel attended and graduated in 1946, St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served 4 years. He worked and retired from the City of Española. Rubel is proceded in death by his...
Pedro "Pete" Age - 82 El Guique Martinez
May 22, 2011
Pedro “Pete” Martinez, 82, a resident of El Guique passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 after a short illness. He was in the United States Army, having served during WWII. He worked in Los Alamos for 35 years and was a member of the American Legion Post 0014 in Albuqueruqe. Pedro enjoyed working in his garden to the end;...
Arturo - Age 70 - Dixon - Mascarenas
May 21, 2011
Arturo Alberto Mascareñas – Age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2011 following a sudden illness. He retired from Los Alamos Public Schools after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce and infant daughter, Brenda; his parents: Alberto and Amanda Mascareñas; mother-in-law, Octavania Armijo; brothers: Lee Mascareñas and wife Dora and Leroy...
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...
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