Laverne Alicia Martinez
May 11, 2020
Laverne Alicia Martinez age 56, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Dora Salazar; father of her children Lenny Martinez; grandparents Seferino and Priscilla Suazo and Cassandra Salazar. Laverne was a beautiful soul, with a warm and caring heart. She loved her entire...
Mary L. Lucero
May 8, 2020
Mary L. Lucero, 94, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday May 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lucero of Taos Pueblo; son, Richard Hernandez; grandson, Tobias Hernandez; great grandson PFC Ramon Mora Jr; parents, Richard F. and Elsie Van Valkenburgh; and brother Richard Van Valkenburgh. Mary was...
Andres Montoya
May 7, 2020
Andres Elisio Montoya, 76, a resident of Des Montes, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Andres was born on February 9, 1944 to Andres and Valentina Montoya. Andres served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. While in the Army, he continued his courtship with Bernice and married the love of his life in 1967. Together...
Daniel T. Spzakowski
May 5, 2020
Daniel T. Spzakowski, 88, a resident of Holman NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 5, 2020. Dan served his country during the Korean War as a U.S. Marine. Dan loved the outdoors and was an artist which he painted beautiful pieces of art that displayed is wonderful talent. Dan is survived by is wife Maya Spzakowski and their children Marco Ottosen, Vion...
Alfredo M. Romero
May 2, 2020
Alfredo M. Romero, 85, a resident of Canon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday May 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amadeo and Sara Romero and brothers, Joe and Leroy Romero. Alfredo served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a self-taught craftsman in which he loved to...
George "Kirk" Rettew
May 2, 2020
George “Kirk” Rettew, 67, a resident of San Cristobal passed away on Saturday May 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Phyllis Rettew. Kirk had a loving heart and wanted the world to be better than it is. He will be remembered as a real character and big storyteller. Kirk is survived by his...
Roger Chilton
May 2, 2020
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Ofelia Maria Valencia-Abeyta
May 2, 2020
Ofelia Maria Valencia-Abeyta, 95, a resident of La Loma, was called up to Heaven to be with our Lord on May 2, 2020. She was born on July 16, 1924 to Jose Ignacio and Eulogia Valencia. Ofelia was a devoted Catholic whose faith and devotion to the Lord was endearing and true. She was a very strong woman...
James R. Campbell
May 1, 2020
James R Campbell, 74, a resident of Penasco passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and caring nurse Ben on Friday May 1, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Ellen Campbell, and sister Elizabeth Campbell. James served his country in the US Navy and proudly served his community day or night in...
Susie M. Lucero
Apr 29, 2020
Susie M. Lucero age 82, a resident of Dixon passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 29, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Lucero; parents Abelino and Amalia Martinez; and brothers Emilio, Victor, Ricardo, George and Juan R. Martinez.
Susie was a strong woman, who loved her family...
Pedro (Pete) Trujillo
Apr 24, 2020
Pedro (Pete) Trujillo 83 of Taos, NM passed away April 24, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his son Eric Trujillo and parents Jose Teodoro and Frances Trujillo Mares Martinez.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Bernadette; his daughter Janice Cowley (Mark) and son Pete Trujillo III (Liz); his brother Ted...
Wayne Gallegos
Apr 22, 2020
Wayne M. Gallegos age 52, of Amalia, NM passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolph A. Gallegos and Cora Gallegos.
Wayne is survived by his wife Lola; step-son Carlos Amador; his son Derik Gallegos (Erica) and daughters Ozelle Segura (Julian) and Amber Martinez (Nick); grandchildren Derik,...
Linda Ann Louden
Apr 21, 2020
Linda Ann Louden was born on October 17th,1946 in Butler, Pa. She passed on in Costilla, New Mexico on April the 21st, 2020.
She attended nursing school in Sharon, Pa. She was a wonderful nurse to many people during her career in nursing. While she was a nurse by profession, she was an artist by her soul calling....
Jim Decker
Apr 19, 2020
Jim Decker age 79, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 19, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Blaine and Helen Decker.
Jim proudly served his country in the US Army. He was very athletic, some of the sports he had a passion for were...
Albert Martinez
Apr 17, 2020
Albert Martinez, 69, a resident of Penasco, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Noe Martinez; in-laws, Adelaido and Mary Lujan; brothers in-law, Isaac Lujan and Ed Garcia; and nephew Patrick Barela. Albert retired from the Los Alamos National Labs after 32 years. He enjoyed spending...
Morgan Elizabeth Sanders
Apr 9, 2020
Morgan Elizabeth Sanders was born in Amarillo, TX on November 8th, 1982 and passed away in Taos, NM on April 9, 2020, at the age of 37. Morgan is survived by her loving family: Father, Ted Sanders and Mother, Karen Sanders; Sister, Farrell and her husband Craig Boone; Sister, Breanne and her husband Coly Marsh; three nieces Makenzie, Katie, and Abbie...
Jose "Pat" Suazo
Apr 3, 2020
Jose Patricio “Pat” Suazo age 87, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 3, 2020.
He was preceded in death by children Peggy Sue Suazo and Bridgette Suazo; first wife Genevieve Cordova Suazo; parents Max Sr. and Bersabe Suazo; siblings Arturo Suazo, Max Suazo Jr., Charlie...
Priscilla "Lila" Espalin Quintana
Apr 1, 2020
Priscilla “Lila” Espalin Quintana, 84, a resident of Cerro, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Seferino and Jesusita Espalin; and siblings, Eva Trujillo Neal, Jenny Duran, and Joe and Arthur Espalin. Priscilla loved and cherished her entire family dearly. Her family considered her a walking miracle and was truly blessed...
Jessie Lovato
Mar 23, 2020
Jessie Lovato, 84, a resident of Chamisal, passed away due to natural causes on March 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Leonardita Lovato; brothers, Jose, Roman, and Tiburcio Lovato; sisters, Josefa Archuleta, Estella Cordova, Ernestina Dominguez and infant sister Juanita Lovato. Jessie was a kind and loving man. He was loved by all...
Deb Ungar
Mar 21, 2020
Deb Ungar, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 21, 2020 of cancer surrounded by her tribe of loving friends. Deb was a longtime nurse at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos where she cared for and treated many patients with compassion. A private burial will be held, and a celebration of her life will be scheduled when appropriate. The...
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