All Obituaries

Anacleto Ruben Aragon, 90, a life long resident of Ilfeld, NM passed away suddenly at Friday, April 27, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Cesaria Aragon; his step-mother, Frances Aragon; a sister, Cecilia Aragon, a brother, Florian Aragon, and a daughter-in-law, Margie Aragon             He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Pita S. Aragon of the family home; five daughters: ...

Shirley A. Bennett, 89, a lifelong resident of Montezuma, NM passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday.  She was preceded in death by her parents:  Dell and Freda Wells Bresett, her husband, Robert George Bennett, and a sister, Jeanne Latson.  She is survived by two sons:  David Bennett of Las Vegas, NM, and Eric Bennett and wife Irene of Edgewood, NM; a daughter, Roxanne Sanchez and husband Carl of Mesa, AZ; four grandchildren:  Mark Bennett of Seattle WA,...

Magdeline M. Garbarino, 71, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Vida Encantada Nursing & Rehab Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Petrita Garbarino and her two brothers, Johnny and Jacob Anthony Garbarino.  She is survived by a sister, Jermain Leishman and husband Ron of Centennial, CO and other distant relatives.             A graveside committal service...

Lois Louise Gamel, 57, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Friday.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Shirley Berkheimer.  She is survived by her husband, Tim Gamel of Las Vegas, NM; three daughters:  Tabatha Packett and children Tyler, Brandon,and Timmy of Pawnee City, NE, Tanya Griego and husband Derrick and their children Mia, Isabella, and Aspen of Guadalupita, NM, and Samantha Gamel and partner Samuel of Albuquerque, NM; two sons: ...

Jose Cresenciano “Chano” Lopez, 77, a lifelong resident of Gonzales Ranch, NM passed away at his home on Monday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delfido and Guadalupe Gonzales Lopez; two sisters:  Polly and Magdalena; a brother Ernesto Lopez, and two grandchildren:  Jose Nieto and Augustine D. Sena.             He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dolores Parsen Lopez of the family...

      Angelica Lucia Baca, 38, a longtime resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was born on November 12, 1979 to Helen Gonzales Baca and Leroy Baca in Las Vegas, NM.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents, David and Eloisa Gonzales, Leroy and Stella Baca;  stepfather,Ermie Garcia Jr., aunt Theresa Bengson (Chip); uncles Fermin Gonzales, Frank Gonzales, and Juan...

            Filomena G. Quintana, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and dear friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 92 on January 31, 2018.  Filomena was born on April 25, 1925 in Las Vegas, NM to Emilio and Tomasita Guerin.  She married Adan Quintana, her true love, on August 5, 1945.  After getting married they moved to California where they lived for many years and returned back to Las Vegas, NM in...

Jose Benito. Grine, 91, a pioneer resident of Los Alamitos Road, Holman, NM, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 30, 2018   He was preceded in death by his parents Esequiel and Raquel Mondragon Grine; his sister, Juanita Muniz; and his very special great-granddaughter, Miquela Martinez.             He is survived by his two sons:  Polito”Polo” Grine and wife Mildred of Las Vegas,...

Kaira “Kay” Gallegos, 79  a resident of Santa Fe, NM spread her wings and flew with the angels on Saturday January 20, 2018 at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque following a short illness.  She was born on September 14, 1938 in Fulton, KY to Paul and Mary “Blanch” Laws.  She grew up in Albuquerque, NM and in 1961 moved to Santa Fe, NM.  Kay worked at the New Mexico School for the Deaf, retiring in 1999 after 30 years of...

Norman L. Compton, 82, a resident of Mineral Hill, NM passed away on December 27, 2017 at Vida Encantada Nursing and Rehab Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Reginald and Viola Straley Compton.  He is survived by his wife Cornelia Compton of Mineral Hill, NM four sons:  Phillip Compton and wife Tami of Mineral Hill, NM Eric Compton of the Dominican Republic, Paul Klinksiek and wife Roxie of Sequin, TX; and Stephen Klinksiek and wife Elizabeth of Edgewood,...