Beth Buckingham
Feb 4, 2018
Beth Buckingham: A Life Well Lived
About to turn 61 last May 21 and on the verge of retiring, Beth Buckingham relished the idea of traveling more. Her love of the outdoors had drawn her to Colorado from her native Minnesota, after having graduated from St. James High School in 1975 and from the University of Minnesota...
Phillip Herrera
Feb 2, 2018
PHILLIP J. HERRERA, 63, a resident of Los Pachecos, passed away on Friday Febuary 2, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Phillip has gone home to be with his beloved children Prescilla and Michael, brothers Anthony and Samuel Herrera; sister-in-law Florence Herrera, brother-in-law Albert Smith, maternal grandparents Antonio and Estafinita Guillen, paternal grandparents Teofilia Herrera-Urzua, and Benito Herrera, and numerous...
Edward Gallegos
Jan 31, 2018
Edward Orlando Gallegos 44, a resident of Santa Cruz, New Mexico, passed away January 31, 2018.A rosary will be recited on Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:00 a.m. with a memorial mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.The Family of Edward Orlando Gallegos has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista Cremation...
Susie Perea
Jan 31, 2018
Susie E. Perea of Espanola, NM has passed away on January 31, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Domingo Perea, Sons, Gilbert and David. She Is survived by her sons, Michael (Shelia), Leroy, and daughters Dinah (Paul), Maria and Kathie Perea. She Leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a special pet Missy. The services will...
Stella Castro
Jan 30, 2018
Stella Castro, 74, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. A beautiful soul, Stella was loving, funny, giving, creative, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Antionette Barajas-Hamilton, Christopher Barajas, and Renee Whalen; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rebecca, Ida, Naomi, and...
Larry Kropff
Jan 27, 2018
Larry Allan Kropff, 77, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Alvin C. York Veterans Facility in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born March 22, 1940 to Ralph and Evelyn Kropff in Parrottsville, TN. Larry is survived by the love of his life and best friend for over 55 years, Ann Snead...
Harriet Stanton
Jan 26, 2018
Harriet Joy Stanton, 100, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away January 26, 2018.
The Family of Harriet Joy Stanton has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista
Cremation & Burial.
Dante Zarrella
Jan 25, 2018
Dante James Zarrella passed away in his home on January 25, 2018 at the age of 83.
Born on August 23, 1934 in Brockton, Massachusetts. to Carmine and Carolina (Poliseno) Zarrella. Preceded in death by his sisters Annette Piscatelli & Vera "Etta" Nelson and his former wife, Jo-Anne (Syrjala) Brodeur. Survived by his children, Carolyn Butler (David),...
Frank Torres
Jan 25, 2018
Frank Torres passed away on January 25, 2018. He was born on September 26, 1960 to Petronilio "Pete" and Shirley Torres in Denver, Colorado. Frank was a true Colorado Native, and is survived by many local family members. He was beloved, and will be dearly missed.
Marguerite Thomas
Jan 25, 2018
Marguerite Jean Thomas, 66,a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away January 25, 2018.
The Family of Marguerite Jean Thomas has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista
Cremation & Burial.
Kayla Espy Salazar
Jan 24, 2018
Kayla Mae Espy Salazar died unexpectedly in Santa Fe, NM on January 24, 2018, at the age of 31.She is survived by her two children, Josiah and Joslyn Salazar. Her mother, Kathy Lujan, her father, Mike Espy, her brother Daniel Espy and her nephews Myles and Chase Espy. Grandmothers Lourdes Lujan and Becky Espy, and many uncles, aunts, cousins,...
Christopher Lewis
Jan 24, 2018
Christopher Michael Lewis, 33, was a very special light in our lives. A Clear Creek High School graduate from Evergreen, Colorado, he touched the hearts of everyone who ever had the opportunity to know him. Despite his obstacles in life, he ALWAYS had the biggest smile on his face, and his energy was nothing short of enlightening. He was...
Alvin Zar, Jr.
Jan 23, 2018
Alvin Luke Zar, Jr. 71, a resident of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away January 23, 2018.
The Family of Alvin Luke Zar has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista Cremation
and Burial. 505 438-2959
Jack Cooper Jr
Jan 22, 2018
Jack Cooper, Jr., 72, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed January 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Paulette; children Rosalind, Christopher, and Alexander; "daughter" Christine; grandchildren Elias, Bronwyn, Billie, and Daniel; brother Mark, and sisters Susan and Jane; and nephews Pete and Paul. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack, Sr. and...
Rudy Baca
Jan 22, 2018
Age 64, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018, 9:00 A.M., at New Beginnings Church of God, 3601 Montgomery Blvd NE.
Dolores Rodriguez
Jan 21, 2018
Rodriguez, Maria Dolores
Age 64, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 30, 1953, to Marcial and Sinforosa Jaramillo Marquez.
She was preceded in death by her father, Marcial M. Marquez; mother, Sinforosa Marquez, and Alex Sanchez.
Dolores is survived by her partner in life Jose...
Catherine Hall
Jan 20, 2018
Catherine Ann Abegg (Piccone) Hall was born on March 12th, 1923 in Alliance, Nebraska to Frank and Mary Ann (Mae Newberry) Abegg. She passed away peacefully at age 94 in Denver, Colorado having led a long, happy and remarkable life. She grew up in Alliance, Nebraska and moved to Denver, Colorado where she graduated from Cathedral High...
William Retrum
Jan 19, 2018
William (Bill) Stephen Retrum of Estes Park, Colorado, passed away on January 19, 2018. His passing was peaceful and surrounded by loved ones. A family-only service will be held to celebrate his life.
Bill was the son of Rowland and Dorothy Retrum, and brother to John Retrum. He was born on February 16, 1945 in Huntingburg, Indiana,...
Clo Mingo
Jan 18, 2018
Clo Loree Mingo, Ph.D. drew her last breath on January 18, 2018 at 12:28 p.m. With family and friends by her side, she was calm by the crackling fireplace in her home of over 50 years in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born Clo Ann Sjolander February 16, 1938, in Holmen, Wisconsin, Clo brought untold skills and mettle inherent to...
Ralph Cortez
Jan 17, 2018
Ralph Manuel Cortez Jr, 57, passed away at home on January 17, 2018. Ralph was born in Fontana, California to Rafael Cortez and Betty Bevard, nee Avalos. He was raised in San Bernadino, California. Ralph held various jobs while trying to find something he truly enjoyed, and finally found his calling of being an electrician. He enjoyed working and...