
Ben - Age 78 - Pojoaque Viarrial
Oct 9, 2010
BEN “Mr. Ben” VIARRIAL, 78, a resident of the Pueblo of Pojoaque passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Flora V. Viarrial; parents, Fermin and Feliciana Viarrial, paternal grandparents, Fermin and Ceferina Salazar-Viarrial, maternal grandparents; Jose Antonio and Senobia Tapia, godparents;...
Clorinda G. Age- 86 Alcalde Duda
Oct 7, 2010
CLORINDA G. DUDA, 86, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was born July 31, 1924 in Leadville, CO but resided in Alcalde all her life. Clorinda was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Estephanita Guillen; husband, Edward B. Duda; daughters, Constance Duda Martinez and Susan Duda Portis; infant son, George Duda; brothers,...
Patsy K. Age-44 - Albuquerque/Española Martinez
Oct 7, 2010
Patsy K. Martinez, 44, a resident of Albuquerque originally of Española went home on October 7, 2010. Patsy was full of life and always had a smile on her face, she also enjoyed camping, traveling and listening to Christian Music. Patsy loved to worship our Lord and Savior and always willing to help anyone in need. Patsy will be missed...
Donald A. Age-59 Chamita/ Las Vegas, NV Gallegos
Oct 6, 2010
Donald A. Gallegos, born in Chamita, NM on September 19, 1951, passed away in Las Vegas, NV on October 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan & Eduvigen Gallegos; infant sister, Theresa M. Gallegos; and brother, Raymond N. Gallegos. Donald is survived by his former wife, Margaret (Margo); son, Jesus Gallegos; sister,Patricia (Phil) Lobato; brothers: Larry...

Jennie J. Age-81 - Santa Clara Pueblo Trammel
Oct 5, 2010
\r\n \r\nJennie J. Trammel, 81, a resident of Santa Clara passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Jennie was a life member of the Catholic Church, member of thez Santa Clara Tribe and a potter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcario and Margaret Tafoya; husband, Charles Trammel; nephew, Richard Ebelacker. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Aveato...
Eloy P. Age 80 - Espanola/ Northridge, Califo Martinez
Oct 4, 2010
\r\nEloy P. Martinez, 80, formerly of Espanola, New Mexico died on Monday, October 4th in Northridge, California after a short bout with colon cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time. Eloy was born in Espanola to Jose Aron and Aurelia Maestas Martinez. He was known as Dad, Grandpa and Uncle but definitely “one of a kind”....
Joe S. Jr - Age 53 - Chimayo Martinez
Oct 3, 2010
Joe S. Martinez, Jr., (Mother Nature), 53, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from a brief illness. Joe Jr. was once employed at Los Alamos National Lab and Espanola Public Schools, thereafter. He also spent many years employed by his father, Joe Sr. as a stone mason. Joe had many friends and he was loved...
Jose Guadalupe - Age 66 Atencio
Oct 2, 2010
Jose Guadalupe Atencio (Wally), 66, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010 following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Moises and Benancia Atencio; sisters: Minerva Archuleta, Delilah Atencio and Esther Morales; brother, Umberto Atencio; nephews: Moises Morales Jr. and Willie Morales. Jose is survived by his little turtle Ellen Herrera; brothers and sisters: Juan Atencio...
John - Age 55 - Nambe Baca
Oct 2, 2010
JOHN DENNIS BACA, 55, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010 with his family surrounding him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Alice Baca; paternal grandparents, Ricardo and Maria Baca; maternal grandparents, Ramon and Barbarita Garcia; brother-in-law, Dennis Nieto and nephews, Michael Nieto and Daniel Romero. John was a plumber by trade. He...
Manuel - Age 88 - Espanola Lujan
Oct 2, 2010
MANUEL N. LUJAN, 88, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Siria M. Vigil; parents, Miguel and Asencion Lujan; brothers, Rafael, Leopoldo, Anastacio, Bernardita, Carmelita and Tomas; grandsons, Carlos, Manuel and Michael Lujan. Manuel was a very well known retired Insurance Agent in the...
Stanley - Age 59 - Ohkay Owingeh Bird
Oct 1, 2010
STANLEY ALLAN BIRD SR. “POP”, 59, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Bird; father, John Floyd Bird Jr.; brothers, Eusevio “Sabie” Bird and Floyd Bird; grandmother, Josephine Cata; niece, Regina Herrera; step-father, Leonard Whitehouse; sister, Yvonne Carol Bird; great-grandparents, Eulogio and Regina Cata. Mr. Bird...
Esther - Age 73 - El Duende Villa
Sep 30, 2010
ESTHER VILLA, 73, a resident of El Duende, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomasita and Antonio Atencio; sisters, Creselia Vigil and husband Ernesto, Luisa Padilla and husband Jose, Tomasita Ortega, Margarita Baca and husband Benancio, Rosalina Herrera and husband Jose Maria and Dela Vigil and husband Dilfido; brothers, Margarito and...
Benina - Age 102 - Chimayo DeAguero
Sep 26, 2010
BENINA DOMINGUEZ DEAGUERO, 102, also known as “Benny DeAguero”, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010. She was born March 9, 1908 in Truchas but resided in Chimayo all her life. Benina was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente and Epifania Dominguez; husband, Gabriel DeAguero; daughters, Adelita and Bernie Garcia; son, Feliberto; grandsons, Delfido and Martin; great-grandson, Baby William;...

Harvey Henry - Age 89 - Chama Walters
Sep 25, 2010
Harvey Henry Walters, 89, died Saturday, September 25, 2010, in Santa Fe, New Mexico after a brief illness. Born in Helena, Arkansas March 15, 1921, he married Mary Frances Donahoe of Little Rock, Arkansas while serving in the U.S. Army in 1944. After the war, the couple lived in Richmond, Virginia where Walters worked for the Board of Christian Education,...
Donald - Age 77 - Ojo Caliente Galvez
Sep 24, 2010
Donald Galvez – Age 77 a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Friday, September 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents: Francisco and Maria Galvez; daughter, Yolanda Galvez; granddaughter, Maggie Galvez; brothers-in-law: Hipolito Chavez and Daniel Martinez; and Godchild, Andrew Suazo. Mr. Galvez was a life member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ojo Caliente....

Pete - Age 88 - La Puebla Montoya
Sep 24, 2010
\r\n \r\nPete Montoya, 88, a lifelong resident of La Puebla passed away on Friday, September 24, 2010 after a short illness. He loved going to church every Sunday with his son Robert. They would go to the casino, and he loved to go bowling and love the outdoors. Mr. Montoya was a WWII veteran. He was preceded in death by his...
Rodolfo - Age 73 - Rio Lucio Rodriguez
Sep 23, 2010
RODOLFO RODRIGUEZ, 73, a resident of Rio Lucio, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010 surrounded by his family after a lengthily illness. He was an incredibly caring and humble man who always brought smiles to those around him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sebedeo and Amelia Rodriguez; his in-laws, Ismael and Refugio Pacheco; his son Rudolfo...
Arnulfo Age - 64 Lozano
Sep 22, 2010
\r\nArnulfo Lozano, 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother Anita Lozano; brother, Julian. He is survived by his wife Naomi “Nancy”; son, Roman and wife Flo, Romancito Lozano and Vanessa Hurtado; daughters: Ernestine and husband Darryl, Anna Rosa and husband Chilo; grandchildren: Teven, Adan, Nuvia, Andre, Reece Griego, Marcos; father, Julian...
Mary Ruth - Age 80 - Ohkay Owingeh Aquino
Sep 22, 2010
MARY RUTH AQUINO (Nee Jaramillo), 80, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was born on November 8, 1929 in Isleta Pueblo to Juan A. Jaramillo and Juana B. Juancho.\r\nMary Ruth was an exceptional mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and above all the best wife any man could ask for. She was faithful and trusting...
Eremita - Age 106 - La Puebla / Cundiyo Vigil
Sep 19, 2010
Eremita Vigil, 106, a resident of La Puebla, originally of Cundiyo, NM went home to be with our Lord, on September 19, 2010, peacefully with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Simon Vigil; mother, Beatrice Lopez; husband, Marcos T. Vigil; sons, Lorenzo Vigil and Fidel Vigil; daughter, Martina Martinez; brothers Damacio Vigil,...
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