Aureliano "Abe" Age - 69 - El Rito Gonzales
Apr 16, 2012
Aureliano “Abe” Gonzales, 69, a lifelong resident of El Rito passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012; he was accompanied by his beloved ones during his passing. He retired from Northern Community College as Master Barber Instructor where he worked for 22 years. He helped to graduate at least 500 barbers. He served many years with the New Mexico State...
Randy Age - 36 - La Mesilla Lopez
Apr 15, 2012
Randy Lopez, 36, a resident of La Mesilla passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012. He was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed cruising his caddy & his Harley. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and loved the time he spent fishing. He was very fond of his mother’s red chili and fresh tortillas. He was preceded...
Juan Jose Age - 91 - Santo Nino Lujan
Apr 14, 2012
Juan Jose Lujan, 91, a lifelong resident of Santo Nino, born September 21, 1920 passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Juan was a WWII Veteran and took great pride in having the opportunity to serve his Country. Juan was a Charter Member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie 3695. He was a Member of the Carpenters Union,...
Lloyd P. Age - 61 - Barranco Martinez
Apr 13, 2012
Lloyd P. Martinez, 61, born and raised in Barranco, New Mexico passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012. Lloyd enjoyed the beauty of New Mexico Mountains, hunting, fishing, cutting wood and latillas. He also enjoyed being with his kids and grandkids. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Adrian Martinez Valdez; maternal grandmother, Pablita (Phol) Martinez; paternal grandparents,...
Aaliyah - Infant - 04-12-2012 Medina
Apr 12, 2012
AALIYAH MARIE MEDINA, an infant, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Little Angels, When God Calls Little Children To Dwell With Him Above, We Mortals Sometimes Question The Wisdom Of His Love. For No Heartache Compares With The Death Of A Child, Who Does So Much To Make Our World Seem So Wonderful And Mild. Perhaps God Tires Of...
Veronica Rose Age-17 - Chili Martinez
Apr 12, 2012
Veronica Rose Martinez, 17, a resident of Chili, NM passed away from an automobile accident on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Veronica was family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her nephews: Carlos and Angelo and niece Denisha. She was shy and somewhat of a private individual. Veronica loved cooking for her family. One of her favorite dishes she enjoyed preparing...
Leonard C. Age-73 - Santa Clara Pueblo Tapia
Apr 11, 2012
Leonard C. Tapia, 73, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away from a short illness on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. He was a 19 year Navy Veteran. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Ramoncita Tapia; son, Larry Tapia; parents, Ernest and Belen Tapia. Leonard is survived by his wife Angela Talache-Tapia of Ohkay Owingeh; daughters: Michelle Tafoya...
Leroy - Age 56 - Albuquerque/Española Herrera
Apr 11, 2012
LEROY P. HERRERA, 56, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Española, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Mariquita Herrera; brothers, Gilbert, Albert Fermin and Dennis Herrera; half brothers, Alfredito, Paul and Clyde Herrera, Sr.; sister, Cordilia Herrera-Baca and Esperanza, mother of his daughter Lori....
Dolores - Age 54 - Española/Chimayo Martinez
Apr 11, 2012
DOLORES MARTINEZ, 54, a resident of Española and Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Epifania Martinez and son, Manuel Gutierrez. Dolores loved to cook and made the best tortillas. She enjoyed sitting on her porch swing and going to dances. She was the peacemaker for the family and made sure...
Reynaldo Age - 48 - Pojoaque Moreno
Apr 10, 2012
Reynaldo Moreno, 48, a resident of Pojoaque, NM passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at his home in Pojoaque. Rey loved hunting, fishing and the Dallas Cowboys. He proudly served in the United States Army for 8 years as Specialist E4, being honorably discharged. Mr. Moreno was preceded in death by his father, Felix Moreno; mother-in-law, Rosa Armenta....
Jose - Age 83 - Dixon Gonzales
Apr 10, 2012
JOSE CELESTINO GONZALES, 83, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan N. Gonzales and Cleofas Gonzales and son, Felix Gonzales. Jose worked as a miner in Leadville, Colorado at the Climax Mine until his retirement in 1978; the following year he moved his family to Dixon. He...
Jean "Gigi" Age - 95 - Los Alamos Smith
Apr 9, 2012
Jean ‘Gigi’ Smith, 95, of Los Alamos, died peacefully on April 9th, surrounded by her family at the Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jean was born in 1916 and raised in Grady, NM. She was one of five children born to the late John and Lida Shaver. All of her siblings preceded her in death. She married Floyd “Chief” Scraper...
Mercedes "Mercy" V. Age-77 - Chamit Maestas
Apr 9, 2012
Mercedes “Mercy” V. Maestas, 77, a lifelong resident of Chamita and most recently of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012 from a lengthy illness. She loved and lived her faith in every aspect of her life. She was a member of the church choir, a Eucharistic Minister, and a catechism teacher. Mercy loved music and loved to dance....
Adra Irene Wharton Age - 97 Gettemy
Apr 8, 2012
Adra Irene Wharton Gettemy March 1, 1915 – April 8, 2012\r\nAdra Irene Wharton was born in a family ranch house at 5:30 a.m. on the first day of March in the year of 1915 to Ezra and Susie Wharton, in Gentry County Missouri. When Irene was three years old the family moved to Strasburg Colorado, just east of Denver. Being...
Orlando - Age 90 - Santa Cruz Quintana
Apr 7, 2012
Orlando Quintana – Age 90 a resident of Santa Cruz went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2012 after a lengthy illness with his family at his side. Mr. Quintana was a World War II Veteran in the U.S. Army with tours in the Philippines and Alaska. He was a life-long member of Local Carpenters Union...
Viola R. - Santa Fe Duran
Apr 7, 2012
Viola R. Duran went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 7th 2012, after battling a long illness. She passed away surrounded by loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe N.M., where she retired from the State of New Mexico Education Department. She is survived by her brother whom she was very close to, Leroy...
Olivia R. - Age 86 - Dixon Valdes
Apr 6, 2012
Olivia R. Valdes – Age 86 a resident of Dixon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso E. Valdes; parents: Juan S. and Beronis Romero; brother, Onesimo Romero. She retired after 37 years as an educator for the local school districts. Her passion for teaching influenced...
Senaida - Age 68 - Ohkay Owingeh Gabaldon
Apr 5, 2012
SENAIDA GABALDON, 68, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Josephine Gabaldon; sister, Geronima Ortiz; brother, Paul Gabaldon; brother-in-law, Richard C. Martinez and nephew, Max Ortiz, Jr. She retired from the Dietary Department at St. Vincent Hospital after 32 years of service; then went to...
Verna Age - 76 - Chama Carrillo
Apr 2, 2012
Verna Carrillo, 76, a resident of Chama passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012. She was a kind loving compassionate & caring person, a beautiful wife who loved the Lord with all her heart. She remembered everyone’s birthdays. Verna was a loving wife & mother and was close to all her grandchildren. She could cook a gourmet meal out of...
Daniel A. "Downers" - Age 55 - Cham Martinez
Apr 2, 2012
Daniel A. Martinez Aka Downers – Age 55 a resident of Chamita passed away suddenly on Monday, April 2, 2012 he was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher; father, Alfonso, Sr.; grandparents: Emiliano and Eliza Olivas of Chamita, Frank and Luisita Martinez of CO. He is survived by his mother, Lora of Chamita; brothers: Alfonso Jr., Anthony Lee Paul...
