Simon Fabian
(Big Dog) Lujan, 71
Posted: Friday, Sep 3rd, 2010
NAMPA, Idaho - Former San Luis Valley resident Simon Fabian (Big Dog) Lujan, 71, passed away at his home in Nampa, Idaho, surrounded by his loved ones, on Aug. 30, 2010. Simon was recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gerhrigs Disease) and fought a courageous fight until the end. He was a very godly man and loved everyone around him.
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Mildred Elizabeth
“Betty” Chavez, 86
Posted: Friday, Sep 3rd, 2010
LA JARA - La Jara resident Mildred Elizabeth "Betty" Chavez, 86, passed away September 1, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was born on October 27, 1923 in Somerset Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clyde Nevin Newman and Alice Opel Newman.
She was a veteran of The United States Army during World War II. Betty was a loving mother, ...more
Richard F. Porter, M.D., 84
Posted: Friday, Sep 3rd, 2010
AURORA - Richard F. Porter, M.D., 84, of Alamosa, CO died on Friday, August 13, 2010 at University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz. Richard was born December 6, 1925 in Boston, Mass. to John M. Porter, M.D. and Mary Louise Brown Porter. He was raised in Concordia, KS., served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946 and was stationed at Harbor Master ...more
Bertha Gonzales, 90
Posted: Friday, Sep 3rd, 2010
MONTE VISTA - Monte Vista resident Bertha Gonzales, 90, passed away September 1, 2010 under hospice care, surrounded by her loving family. Bertha was born February 22, 1920 in Las Colonias, New Mexico the daughter of Samuel P. Martinez and Libradita Garcia Martinez.
She was united in marriage to Gill Gonzales Sr. Bertha was a member of ...more
Lenna Gayle (McKenzie) Palmgren, 68
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
FARMINGTON, N.M. - Lenna Gayle (McKenzie) Palmgren, 68, of Farmington passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, August 30, 2010 at her home. Lenna was born January 2, 1942 in Monte Vista, Colorado the daughter of Merle McKenzie and Gladys Hutchins McKenzie. Lenna attended schools in Monte Vista, Colorado and moved to Farmington in 1977.
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Eleanor M Reyes, 90
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
DENVER - Eleanor M Reyes, 90, of Denver passed away Monday, August 30, 2010. Eleanor was born December 3, 1919 in Monte Vista, Colo. to Tomas Valdez and Emily Zamora.
She was retired from the City and County of Denver where she worked in accounting for 30 years.
She is survived by one brother Tommy and Joyce ...more
Bill Kelso, 77
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
Bill Kelso, 77, died on August 29, 2010.
He was born February 18, 1933, the son of Snelda and Wilson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lou Keller and brother-in-law Merle Keller.
He is survived by his wife Eleanor; children, Sherry (Dave) Betz, Wilson (Laurie) Kelso, Craig (Laura) Kelso, Fawn (Kevin) ...more
Richard I. Merrell, 68
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
CENTER -- Center resident Richard I. Merrell, 68, passed away August 29, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Richard was born on April 27, 1942, in New Brunswick, N.J. the son of Richard I. Merrell and Vera Schardt Merrell.
He was a retired naval officer and belonged to various navy organizations such as the Retired Naval ...more
Jacob Ned Vigil, 86
Posted: Monday, Aug 30th, 2010
ALAMOSA -- Alamosa resident Jacob Ned Vigil, 86, passed away August 25, 2010 in El Paso, Texas. Jacob was born September 19, 1923 in Alamosa, Colorado the son of Filiberto and Ana Maria Vigil. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Jacob was a teacher for 29 years and was an avid artist who enjoyed painting, ...more
Richard Merrell, 68
Posted: Monday, Aug 30th, 2010
CENTER -- Center resident Richard Merrell, 68, passed August 27, 2010.
Arrangements are pending with Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.
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Carmel Paul Gasca, 72
Posted: Monday, Aug 30th, 2010
ALAMOSA -- Alamosa resident Carmel Paul Gasca, 72, passed away August 27, 2010 at his home under hospice care, surrounded by his loving family.
Carmel was born July 16, 1938 in Alamosa, Colorado the son of Jose L. Gasca and Jesusita Alvarez Gasca.
He was a member of the Knight of Columbus, 4th Degree Knights. Carmel ...more
Trinidad R. “Amos” Aragon, 66
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
SAN LUIS - San Luis resident Trinidad R "Amos" Aragon, 66, passed away August 25, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. Trinidad was born March 13, 1944 in Chama, Colorado the son of Jose Amado Aragon and Lupita Torrez Aragon. Trinidad was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother who loved exercising, jogging, and running.
Survivors include his ...more
Larry F. Montoya, 64
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
BROOMFIELD - Former San Luis Valley resident, Larry F. Montoya passed away in the early morning hours of August 24, 2010 in Broomfield, Colorado. Larry was born on March 6, 1946 in Mesita, Colorado, the son of Juan F. Montoya, and Vicentita Chavez Montoya.
Larry graduated from Centennial High School in San Luis, Colorado and was employed at Children's ...more
Elive Valdez, 7
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
TRES PIEDRAS, NM - Elive Valdez, 70, of Tres Piedras, NM. died peacefully on Wednesday August 25, 2010 in Denver, Colo.
He was born on March 11, 1940 to the late Eliazar and Rosa Valdez in Dixon, N.M. and worked in maintenance and equipment operations for the state of New Mexico. He enjoyed God's splendor in the beautiful outdoors ...more
Frank Mason Wells, Sr., 80
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Antonito-Antonito resident Frank Mason Wells, Sr., 80, died August 27, 2010 at his home under Hospice care.
Frank was born September 28, 1929 in Calera, Oklahoma to Luther M. and Lola Myers Wells.
Frank worked as a rancher for many years and loved his animals. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was very artistic.
He is ...more
Jacob Ned Vigil, 86
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
ALAMOSA - Alamosa resident Jacob Ned Vigil, 86, passed away August 25, 2010 in El Paso, Texas. Jacob was born September 19, 1923 in Alamosa, Colorado the son of Filiberto and Ana Maria Vigil. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Jacob was a teacher for 29 years and was an avid artist who enjoyed painting, ...more
Tom Mizokami, 86
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
TUCSON, Ariz. - Tom Mizokami, 86, of Tucson, Ariz. died August 22, 2010. He was born August 16, 1924.
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Trinidad Ramos Aragon, 66
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
SAN LUIS - San Luis resident Trinidad Ramos Aragon 66, passed away on August 25, 2010.
Arrangements are pending with Romero Funeral Home of San Luis. ...more
Jacob Ned Vigil, 86
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
JALAMOSA - Alamosa resident Jacob Ned Vigil, 86, passed away on August 25, 2010. Arrangements are pending with Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.
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Gary E. Wuckert, 54
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
ALAMOSA-Longtime Alamosa resident Gary E. Wuckert, 54, died August 26, 2010 at his home in Alamosa under hospice care.
Gary was born December 14, 1955 in Alamosa to Edward P. and Grace Aileen Brackett Wuckert.
Gary worked as the owner and operator of Appletree Storage and Plaza Apartments among others.
Gary had a great sense of humor and ...more
Teresa Jeanne Vanderlaan Garofalo D.V.M., 47
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
WEST CHESTER, PA --Teresa Jeanne Vanderlaan Garofalo D.V.M., 47, of West Chester, PA died August 21, 2010 after a valiant battle with leukemia. She was the daughter of the late William (Sarah) Vanderlaan of Ft Garland, and Vera Vann of Blue Diamond, Nevada.
She will be mourned by her husband John Garofalo, M.D. and siblings Linda Waagen, Karen Vanderlaan, Theodore ...more
Madeline Trujillo, 83
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
THORNTON -- Long-time San Luis Valley resident Madeline Trujillo, 83, passed away August 22, 2010 under hospice care in Thornton, Colorado surrounded by her loving family. Madeline was born October 27, 1926 in San Miguel, New Mexico.
She loved to cook, crochet, sew, garden, volunteer for Catholic charities and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her three ...more
Carl Allen Smith, 62
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
Carl Allen Smith, 62, was born February 17, 1948 in Embudo, New Mexico, the only son of George and Lynn Smith.
Carl graduated with honors from NMSU in Las Cruces, N.M., with a degree in Agricultural Economics and Animal Science. After graduating he worked for the FHA office in Taos, N.M., then joined his dad as a partner on the ...more
Maggie H. Martinez, 78
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
FORESTHILL, Calif. -- Maggie H. Martinez passed away August 19, 2010 in Foresthill, Calif. after a long bout with cancer. His loving and devoted wife, Shirley, was at his side. Maggie was born June 10, 1932 in El Rito (San Francisco), Colo. the son of Fermin and Amalia Lucero Martinez.
Maggie was honored to serve our country, first in the ...more
Carl Allen Smith, 62
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Carl Allen Smith, 62, was born February 17, 1948 in Embudo, New Mexico, the only son of George and Lynn Smith.
Carl graduated with honors from NMSU in Las Cruces, N.M., with a degree in Agricultural Economics and Animal Science. After graduating he worked for the FHA office in Taos, N.M., then joined his dad as a partner on the ...more
Maggie H. Martinez
Posted: Monday, Aug 23rd, 2010
FORESTHILL, Calif. -- Maggie H. Martinez died August 19, 2010 in Foresthill, Calif., with his loving and devoted wife Shirley at his side. Arrangements are pending.
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Frudy D. LeBlanc, 62
Posted: Monday, Aug 23rd, 2010
DEL NORTE -- Del Norte resident Frudy D. LeBlanc, 62, passed away August 22, 2010 under hospice care, surrounded by his loving family. Frudy was born April 29, 1948 in Del Norte, Colorado the son of Epimenio LeBlanc and Diega Vigil LeBlanc.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of the ...more
George Dexter Bates, 75
Posted: Saturday, Aug 21st, 2010
DIVIDE -- Former Valley resident George Dexter Bates, 75, of Divide, died August 18, 2010.
George Bates was born March 25, 1935, to Cary Dexter Bates and Florida Broadus Bates.
He was a welder, nuclear mechanic and technical trainer who retired in 1992. He had worked for Public Service Company/Xcel Energy of Ft. St. Vrain and the nuclear power plant ...more
John W. Wilkin, 60
Posted: Saturday, Aug 21st, 2010
DEL NORTE -- John W. Wilkin, 60, of Del Norte died on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Casa Illuminaria. John was born November 3, 1949 in Tacoma, Washington to John Warren and Barbara Joyce Wilkin.
John married Cindy Jeffers. Not only did John enjoy aviation and flying, but he was also a pilot. John loved fishing, camping, 4 wheeling, the ...more
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