Ray Smith, Jr
Jun 3, 2021
Ray Wauters Smith, Jr, “Drifter” “Ray Jr” passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 with his family at his side. Drifter is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen, sons, Ronnie (Crystal), Chris, grandchildren, Morgan (Zach), Mason, Corey, and Mollie. As well as his brother, Dana (Sarah), niece Amanda, and nephew Matthew. Drifter lived a loving life...
Tomas Renteria Ortiz
Jun 2, 2021
Tomas Renteria Ortiz 61, a resident of Espanola, New Mexico passed away June 2, 2021.
The Family of Tomas Renteria Ortiz has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista Cremation & Burial "where healing begins".
Gordon Dougan
Jun 2, 2021
Gordon Lee Dougan
Sunrise: November 5, 1942 Sunset: June 2, 2021
Gordon Lee, a loving father, brother, son, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021 at Julia Temple Care Facility in Englewood, Colorado with his daughter Yvette and his favorite friend Chaplain Diane by his side.
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Caley Buxton
May 31, 2021
Caley Buxton didn’t fear death, in fact she made jokes about it and even welcomed it. Last year during the height of the pandemic she asked, “What is it that is so great about the earth that everyone wants me to stay?” As she said in her Christmas video, “I can’t wait to see Jesus!” If you truly believe...
John Boyd
May 30, 2021
(John) Ronald Boyd, local lawyer, died peacefully with family by his side at his home in Canada de Los Alamos outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico on May 30, 2021. Ronald was born in Cleburne, Texas on June 29, 1945. Growing up in Central Texas, he honed his practical joke skills. Attending the University of Texas, Austin,...
David Wineland
May 30, 2021
David Alan Wineland died peacefully on May 30 at the Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. David had made his home in Costa Rica since his retirement in 2012, but came to stay with his sister in Colorado when he was diagnosed with lung cancer last September, because he had better treatment options in the U.S.
David...
Joe Morfin
May 27, 2021
Joe Morfin, a resident of Espanola, New Mexico passed away May 27, 2021.
The Family of Joe Morfin has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista Cremation & Burial "where healing begins".
Mary Bryant
May 27, 2021
Mary Jane “Janie” Bryant of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on May 27, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. She was born June 7, 1945 in Americus, Georgia to the late Lt. Bill Bryant and Martha McArthur Campbell. Janie graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1964 and Dekalb Technical College in 1965.
Janie’s family was most...
David Murphy
May 27, 2021
David Murphy, a resident of Rowe, New Mexico passed away May 27, 2021.
The family of David Murphy has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista Cremation & Burial "where healing begins".
Richard Chuven
May 26, 2021
Rich passed away May 26th, 2021. He was blessed with a peaceful transition from this world. He leaves 3 Sons, 2 Daughters, 5 Grandchildren, and 4 Great Grandchildren, Brother David, Beloved Sister JoElyn, and many dear friends like Dave, Don, Richard, and Emmett.
Born November 14th, 1951 in Ft. Lauderdale Florida and moved to...
Raymond Scott
May 25, 2021
Raymond Scott born September 29th 1943 passed away May 25th 2021 with family by his side. Ray spent the bulk of his working years either keeping cars running and on the road or seeing just how fast they could go. Throughout his life he kept true to his values and did whatever it took to keep his family protected,...
James Mercer
May 24, 2021
JAMES (JIM) MERCER, 1936 - 2021
Born in Sayre, OK to Fred Elmo (an oil field worker) and Ora Lee (Davidson) Mercer, he was the youngest of 5 siblings. He grew up in Sayre, attended the local high school, and played on most of the sports teams with football being his favorite. After high...
Robert Mora
May 24, 2021
Robert James Mora, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away May 13, 2021.
The Family of Robert James Mora has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista Cremation & Burial "where healing begins".
Gary Moody
May 23, 2021
Gary Lowell Moody (64) passed away May 23, 2021.
Gary graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1974 and was a welder by trade. He worked for WW Steel in Albuquerque before moving to Denver where he worked for Den-Col Supply. He moved back to his home state of New Mexico several years ago to Cubero to be...
Virginia Welborn
May 16, 2021
Virginia Welborn, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away May 16, 2021.
The Family of Virginia Welborn has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista Cremation & Burial "where healing begins."
Prisilla Fields
May 15, 2021
Born to Santiago Madrid and Theodora Sandoval in Governador, NM. She was the youngest of 10 siblings, and, as a toddler, survived the diphtheria epidemic, which took 5 of her siblings. She was a beautiful, delightful, spirited child; a gifted athlete, dancer and singer. At age 18 she married Larry Sánchez of Farmington, NM and traveled with him...
George Pelletier
May 13, 2021
George Pelletier, A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away May 13, 2021.
The Family of George Pelletier has has entrusted the care of their beloved one to Avista Cremation & Burial "where healing begins".
Louis Lambaran
May 13, 2021
IN LOVING MEMORY
of
Louis (Louie) J. Lambaran
Sunrise: 12-23-1936 Sunset: 05-13-2021
His Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of him as gone away~
Matthew Kubarski
May 10, 2021
Matthew Kubarski, a resident os Fanta Fe passed away May 10, 2021.
The Family of Matthew Kubarski has entrusted the care if their beloved one to Avista Cremation & Burial "where healing begins ."