All Obituaries

  Dolores B. Salazar was called to her heavenly home on March 23, 2019 surrounded by family.  Dolores was born in Chapelle, NM on August 15, 1921 to Abel Solano and Cruzita Lucero.  As a little girl, Dolores lost her mother and later enjoyed a close and special relationship with her stepmother, Adelina Solano. Dolores married Eufracio Salazar on November 24,1941.  Eufracio and three (3) children, Ramona and twin daughters, preceded her in death. Dolores and Eufracio...

  It is with joyful sorrow that we say goodbye to our dearest mother, Juanita Ida Martinez, who leaves us to join our dear Lord on February 1, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Martinez, Jr.; son Gerald A. Martinez, and grandson, Raymond Charles Valencia. She is survived by her children: Gerry Martinez Gladstone (Gary) of Hemet, CA, David J. Martinez of Las Vegas, NM, and Maggie Lujan (Victor) of Nambe, NM. A brother Joseph Maldonado (Cecilia) of Pueblo, CO;...

Jose Antonio “Mora” Aragon, 86, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1932 to Carmel Aragon and Teofila Zamora Aragon in North San Isidro,k NM.  He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Juanita Zamora and Annie Olivas; his brother Gregorio Aragon and brother-in-law, Ramon Gurule.             He is survived by his sisters Lucille “Celina” Gurule of...

Edward Ray Crespin, 58, a resident of Las Vegas, NM went to be with our Lord on December 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Geri Crespin, his children:  Edward Crespin Jr. (Bren) and Shannon Crespin; grandchildren, Trent, Harley, and Edward IV; mother, Cruzita Crespin Jaramillo (Tomas); brothers Danny Crespin (Rose), Adam Crespin (Cassandra); sisters:  Bertha Palmer (Mike), Ruth Palmer (Jean), Agnes Ivarson (Steve), Elaine Crespin; sisters-in-law: Cynthia Chavez (Rick), Tina...

John Phillip Baca, 66, a resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 following an extended illness.  He was born to Frank A. and Josephine Baca on November 24, 1952 in Las Vegas, NM.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Frank Baca Jr.             He is survived by his brothers:  Edward Baca and wife, Adelina of Antioch, CA and Ray Baca; sisters, Rita Baca and Jeanette Yara and...

Geneva L. Pinkston, 76, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Tim and Rose Romero;a sister, Carmelita Romero; two brothers, Hobbs and Timothy Romero; and a son Angelo Romero.  She is survived by her husband Boyce of Las Vegas, NM; five sons:  Greg Romero and wife Ella of Sanders, AZ, Ted, George and wife Juanita and Joseph Herrera and wife Roseann all of Las...

Albert W. “Rusty” Gallegos, 78, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Sunday, December 2 at his home following an extended illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Eloisa Julia Sena Gallegos and two brothers:  Anthony and Arturo Gallegos. He is survived by three sons: Robert Gallegos and wife Mindy of Dallas, TX, Felipe Gallegos and wife Alisha of Decatur, TX and Victor Ortiz of Las Vegas, NM; one daughter, Lisa Gallegos of Santa Fe,...

Lawrence D. “Larry Martinez, 63, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away at Vida Encantada Nursing and Rehab Center on Thursday,, November 22, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents Donald A. “Tiny” Martinez and his wife Eloise Scott Martinez; and a brother, Dennis Martinez. He is survived by one son, Christopher Martinez of Las Vegas, NM; one daughter, Ruth Ann Creel of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters:  Linda M. Montoya of Las Vegas, NM and Lisa R....

Ramon D. Gurule, 81, a resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on Tuesday, October 30., 2018 following a prolonged illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lenore Olivas Gurule; his first wife, Mariquita Gurule, a brother, Richard Gurule, a grandson, James Gurule, and his grandmother, Juanita Olivas.             He is survived by his wife, Lucille of Las Vegas, NM; four daughters:  Barbara Zesati of...

  ALICIA M. MALDONADO Alicia M. Maldonado, 24, born April 21, 1994 in Santa Fe, New Mexico and a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. She attended West Las Vegas High School and graduated in 2012.  She continued her education at Luna Community College and graduated with an associate’s degree in dental hygiene.  Alicia most recently worked at the long term care unit of NMBHI, where she enjoyed caring...