Edwin Houston - Age 102 - Los Alamos Harrison
Aug 3, 2010
Edwin H. Harrison\r\n \r\nEdwin Houston Harrison, 102, a long-time Los Alamos resident, passed away Tuesday, August 3 at the home of his son Ron Harrison, in St. George, Utah.\r\nThe oldest of nine children, Edwin Harrison was born on January 19, 1908, in Olustee, Oklahoma, to John Henry and Lella Belle Lamb Harrison. His father was a farmer and homesteader.\r\nAfter graduating high...

Jimmy - Age 49 - Chimayo Romero
Aug 1, 2010
Jimmy Romero, 49, – a resident of Chimayo passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2010. He was a well known person in the Chimayo area. He was preceded in death by his grandpa Carmen Romero who raised him; and a brother, Jeffery Martinez. He is survived by his mother Helen Martinez; girlfriend, Maria Nieto of Santa Fe; grandma, Carolina Romero;...
Asencion - Age 81 - Vallecitos Gallegos
Jul 31, 2010
Asencion Gallegos – Age 81 a resident of Vallecitos passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Jose Leandro Gallegos; her parents: Mr. Jose Librado Garcia and Mrs. Carmelita Archuleta-Garcia; a daughter, Rebecca Gallegos; two sons: Patricio and Julian Gallegos; a grandson, Margarito Medina; and three brothers: Joe, Tony and Pete Garcia....
Jesse L. - Age 85 - San Pedro Pelham
Jul 31, 2010
Jesse L. Pelham, 85, – a resident of San Pedro passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2010 with his loving wife at his side. Mr. Pelham was a World War II Veteran having served in the Navy, he was a retired tug boat captain and belonged to the American Legion. Jesse worked at Furrs Grocery, Lowe’s Super Save, Walmart, Cities...
Pancracio "Panky" - Age 76 - Santa Rael
Jul 29, 2010
Pancracio “Panky” Rael – a resident of Santa Fe and recently of Ojo Caliente, NM completed his journey in this life on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Panky was born on December 28, 1933 in Santa Fe, NM to Crestino and Nellie Rael. He was preceded in death by his parents: Crestino and Nellie Rael; his brothers-in-law, Pete Pino; his nephews:...
Cleopatra Marie - Española Roybal
Jul 27, 2010
Cleopatra Marie Roybal, a resident of Española died Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Cleopatra was preceded in death by her parents; Regina Ortega Lopez & Louis Anton Bovos; brother, Louis Bovos. Cleopatra leaves behind her husband of 43 years, Eloy Richard Roybal; three children: Alice Sisneros and husband Leroy Padilla of Santa Fe, Dorothy Sisneros of Phoenix & Raymond Sisneros and...
Modesto "Modie" - Age 58 - Dixon Martinez, Jr.
Jul 27, 2010
MODESTO “MODIE” MARTINEZ JR., 58, a resident of Dixon, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Antoinette Martinez; brothers, George, Howard and Juan “Tano” Martinez; paternal grandparents, Juanita and Salustriano Martinez; maternal grandparents, Andrea and Candido Montaño; father-in-law, Robert Gurule; sister-in-law, Pauline Gurule; brother-in-law, David Gurule...
Frank "Shorty" - Age 86 - Chimayo Salazar
Jul 26, 2010
Frank “Shorty” Salazar – Age 86 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents: Facundo and Carlota Salazar; wife, Victoria Salazar; cousins: Virginia Sena, Christina Lopez and Josie Baros; close friends: Fidel, Emilia, Reynaldo, Frankie and David Martinez, Tobias, Larry, Sr. and Leland, Sr. Romero. Frank “Shorty” Salazar, used...
Francine - Age 32 - Española/Hernandez - Padilla
Jul 24, 2010
FRANCINE P. PADILLA, 32, a resident of Española and originally of Hernandez passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ramon A. and Frances Padilla; uncles, Terry, Roddy, Jerry and Dwayne Gallegos and David Padilla; aunt, Carmen Fernandez; close special friend, Arlene Montoya; father-in-law, William Marchello and numerous...

Richard Benjamin - Age 74 - Alcalde Lehmann
Jul 23, 2010
Richard Benjamin Lehmann of Alcalde died on July 23, 2010, one day before his 75th birthday.\r\nAlthough born in Okla, he was raised in Socorro and Albuquerque. He received a PhD in Chemistry from UNM in 1971. For most of his career he was director of the laboratory at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in Denver then was Professor of Chemistry...
Lorraine - Age 79 - Lyden - Valdez
Jul 23, 2010
Lorraine Valdez, 79, a resident of Lyden passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Valdez; grandson Angelo Montoya; parents, Jose Adel and Bernardita Valdez; brothers, Tito Valdez and Bernardo Valdez. She is survived by her children, Phillip Valdez and wife JoAnna of Velarde, Lelande Valdez Sr. of...
Patricio "Pat" - Age 90 - Santa Cru Montoya
Jul 23, 2010
PATRICIO “PAT” MONTOYA, 90, a resident of Santo Nino passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents; Juan and Amada Montoya; brothers, Andres, Mike, Lee, Sam, and Joe Montoya; sisters; Margarita, Eutimia and Selina Martinez. Mr. Montoya was a retired carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union. He was the head...
Margaret - Age 29 - Ohkay Owingeh - Abeyta
Jul 22, 2010
MARGARET “ELENA” ABEYTA, 29, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Paul Abeyta Sr. and brother, Ira Rodney Cata. Ms. Abeyta is survived by her mother, Rebecca Cata Abeyta and step-father, Joe Gonzales; children, Regina Cata and Santiago Gallegos; fiancé, George Gallegos; brother, Elmer “Boy” Abeyta;...
Kevin - Age 33 - Chimayo - Medina
Jul 22, 2010
KEVIN PHILLIP MEDINA, 33, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 following a sudden and unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Feliberto “Pepe” Martinez; paternal grandparents, Ricardo Medina and uncle, Phillip Martinez. Kevin studied as an EMT and was a firefighter for the New Mexico State Forestry for many years. Because...
Cirilio (CD) - Age 80 - Santa Fe Maestas
Jul 19, 2010
Cirilio D Maestas (CD)\r\nCD was called from this life on July 19, 2010 after a short illness. He was born on June 25 1930 in Holman, NM to Jose and Clodovea Hurtado Maestas. He attended the Allison James School in Santa Fe, NM and went on to finish in 1950 at Menaul High School in Albuquerque, NM. After graduation he...
Elizabeth - Age 48 - Fairview - Quintana
Jul 16, 2010
Elizabeth “Lisa” Quintana, 48, a resident of Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother; Elena Gallegos, nephews, Andrew Quintana, Eric Gurule, and Donald Gurule; father of her children, Lawrence Maestas. Mrs. Quintana is survived by her children; Loreen Maestas and companion Michael Barela of Rio Chama, Loretta Maestas of...
Juan "Tano" - Age 64 - Santo Niño Martinez
Jul 15, 2010
JUAN “TANO” MARTINEZ, 64, a resident of Santo Niño, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 15, 2010 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Howard Martinez and Paternal grandparents Juanita and Salustriano Martinez; and maternal grandparents Andrea and Candido Montano. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping...

Amarante - Age 79 - Arroyo Seco Gonzales, Jr.
Jul 14, 2010
Amarante Gonzales, Jr. – Age 79 a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Laurie Sanchez and Desiree Villalobos and parents: Amarante and Petrita Gonzales. He was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, he was a Heavy Equipment Operator working for Richard Cook....
Mark - Age 59 - Los Alamos - Wilke
Jul 14, 2010
MARK DAVID WILKE, loving father, husband, and brother, passed away July 14, 2010 after an 11 year battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 12, 1950 in Buffalo, NY to Arthur W. and Virginia M. Wilke. He moved to North Tonawanda, NY at age 1 where he grew up and remained until attending college. He attended North Tonawanda High School...
George - Age 82 - Española Leichtle
Jul 12, 2010
GEORGE LEICHTLE SR., 82, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Leichtle; son, George Leichtle Jr.; parents, Albert and Eleanor Leichtle; brothers, Ephiam, Elmer, Donald, Albert Jr. and Wilder Leichtle. George was a loved father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born in...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.