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Ryan Rael

Ryan Rael

Jul 16, 2019

Ryan Rael age 25, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Questa passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his father Roger Rael, grandparents Eloy and Adonilia Rael, grand-father Billy Sanchez, and great grandfather Willie Sanchez.

Ryan was a well-loved person who enjoyed helping others in need and...

Benjamin "Benjie" Apodaca

Benjamin "Benjie" Apodaca

Jul 15, 2019

Benjie Apodaca, a resident of Arroyo Seco, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday July 15, 2019.

He was preceded in death by Grand-Parents Eraclio and Marcelina Martinez, Bejamin and Arabella Apodaca; uncle Norbert Martinez and aunt Linda Trujillo.  Benjie was known for his contributions to students as the instructor of the...

George E. Trotter

George E. Trotter

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Marine Corps Platoon Sgt. George E. Trotter, 38, of Kansas City, Missouri, killed during World War II, was accounted for on April 16, 2019.

In November 1943, Trotter was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, which landed against still...

Reyes Lopez

Reyes Lopez

Reyes Baca Lopez, our beautiful, caring mother passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019 in St. George, Utah at the age of 90. Reyes was born in Vadito, New Mexico to Atilano and Apolonia Baca and the second of four sisters, Flora, Sara and Elisia.

Reyes was preceded in death by her husband Anival Lopez (passed away March...

Anival Lopez

Anival Lopez

Anival Lopez former resident of Vadito N.M passed away March 3 2018, surrounded by his loving family. The family has lost their patriarch and will be greatly missed. Anival was a long time resident of Taos County. He lived in Llano as a child and later as a young man married Reyes and moved to Minturn, Colorado where he...

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