John J Ray
Jun 1, 2020
John J. Ray, 68, resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away at the Taos Living Center on Monday, June 1, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. John was preceded in death by his adopted mother, Gladys M. Ray; sister Bernarda Lasater of Tacoma, Washington; brother-in-law Tom Fuentes, of Truchas, NM. He is survived by his sister Ignacia (Ina)...
Nikolas Martinez
May 31, 2020
Nikolas Martinez age 29, a resident of Valdez, gained his Angel Wings and entered the Gates of Heaven on May 31, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Leebert Santistevan; great-grandparents Francisco and Angelina Martinez; and George and Manuelita Chavez; special aunt Loretta DeHerrera; cousins George Paul Salazar, Maria Christina Valdez, Sarah Michelle Gonzales, Cruz...
Katherine L. Jones
May 22, 2020
Katherine Louise Jones, age 64, passed away May 22, 2020 following a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 8, 1955 in Clovis, New Mexico to Richard and Lois Jones (nee Chambliss), the youngest of three children.
Kathy proved to be incredibly talented as a child, starting out with dance lessons and developing into a...
Rolaine Kellepourey
May 21, 2020
Rolaine Kellepourey, 67, of Ranchos de Taos, succumbed to cancer on May 21, 2020.
She is survived by her husband Charles McClain, daughter Shana Oberg (Albuquerque), grandson Brendan Oberg (Albuquerque), and sister Karla Kellepourey (Albuquerque). She also has numerous cousins and relatives in the Detroit area where Rolaine was born and raised.
A bartender all...
Richard "Rich" Levy
May 19, 2020
Richard “Rich” Levy age 69, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rich was a kind person, who always saw the good in people. He never complained about anything and was always willing to help those in need. He loved to listen to music especially The Beatles...
Vanda Shanley
May 18, 2020
Vanda Shanley, 91, a resident of Red River passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday May 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Shanley; children, Steven Michael Shanley and Lois Elaine Shanley; and two brothers, Jerry and Glenn Vang. Vanda moved to Red River in 2002 after growing up in a small...
Susie Julia Jaramillo
May 16, 2020
Longtime valley resident Susie Julia Jaramillo, 90, passed away on May 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa. She was born on July 28, 1929 in Los Sauses, Colorado to Jose and Lucrecia Marquez. She married Arthur Ben Jaramillo, Sr. on October 13th, 1956. Susie loved spending time with her family and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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