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Obituaries

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    Simmie “Gen” Chapin

    Simmie “Gen” Chapin, born March 30, 1923, in Wagon Mound, N.M., passed away May 11, 2012.

    She is preceded in death by her parents: Juan and Teofila Aragon; sisters: Rose, Celia, Margaret, Florence, Domie and Dolores; brothers: Salamon and Francisco.

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  • Carlos Elias López

    Carlos Elias López, 85, of Estancia, N.M., peacefully passed away with his loving family surrounding him on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

    Carlos was born April 11, 1927, in Cañada Bonita – Ocate, N.M., to Lorenzo and Juanita (Lucero) López.

    Carlos was a longtime resident of the Estancia Valley.

    He married his loving wife of 64 years, Frances Quintana, on Sept. 18, 1948, in Wagon Mound. Together they had and raised six sons and four daughters. Carlos was a retired social worker for CYFD for the state of New Mexico.

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  • Amon Jesus Gurule

    Amon Jesus Gurule, 61, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and a longtime resident of Bernal, N.M., passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

    He was born on July 23, 1950,  in Las Vegas to Santiago Gurule and Dolores Cruz Gurule.

    He was a member of the San Miguel Del Vado Church in San Miguel, N.M.

    He was formerly employed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery and a member of the United States Marines. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching TV.

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  • Jose Alfonso Ludi

    Jose Alfonso Ludi, 74, passed away on May 4, 2012 in Lima, Peru. He was surrounded by his wife Maria Teresa Ludi and family.

    He was born March 19, 1938, in Las Vegas, the son of the late George Atencio and Mercedes Garcia. He was raised by his late Aunt Flora and Uncle Gumecindo Ortiz. He was the oldest of nine siblings.

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  • Dennis A. Martinez

    Dennis A. Martinez, 62, a lifetime resident of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012,  at Alta Vista Regional Hospital.

    He was born on Jan. 16, 1950, in Washington, DC, to Donaldo A. Martinez and Eloise J. Scott Martinez.

    He was a loving husband, father, brother, son-in-law, uncle, godparent, and friend.

    He was a lifelong Catholic and a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas.

    He was preceded in death by his parents: Donaldo “Tiny” Martinez and Eloise “Scotty” Martinez.

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  • Emelia C. Duran

    Emelia Duran touched our lives and hearts with such joy and vibrancy. On May 9, 2012, our joy turned to sorrow and our hearts became broken, as Emelia passed away from her earthly home, to enter into God’s eternal kingdom.

    Emelia was born on Sept. 25, 1932, in Ojo Feliz, N.M., to Juan Antonio and Maria Edonilia Cruz.

    She was the third of six siblings. On Sept. 9, 1950, she became the bride of Noe Duran, her loving husband of 61 years.

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  • Patricia Georgianna Medina

    Patricia Georgianna Medina was born on Sept. 16, 1958, in Las Vegas to the late Eotavo and Audilia Casias Medina.

    Patricia was raised in Minturn, Colo. and graduated in 1976 from Battle Mountain High School in Minturn, Colo. She then moved to Las Vegas and attended New Mexico Highlands University where she received her bachelors of arts degree in bilingual elementary education.

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  • Jose Montaño

    Juan Jose Montaño Sr. born and raised in Las Vegas.

    Married to Erlinda Baca Montaño, survived by one sister, Dalla Ruiz, and eight children.

    Juan Montaño was a WW II veteran having served in the U.S. Army received a Silver Star, and Bronze Star along with many other honors.

    Worked and lived in Albuquerque. WW11 Hero, Father, and grandfather had eight children, 17 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Services were held in Albuquerque on Friday.

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  • Gloria L. Trujillo

    Gloria L. Trujillo, 54, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas passed away at University of New Mexico Hospital on May 7, 2012 in Albuquerque.

    Gloria was born on Nov. 12, 1957, to the late Catalino and Donaciana Vigil. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. She will be missed greatly.

    She is preceded in death by her parents: Catalino and Donaciana Vigil; in-laws: Celestino and Eloisa Trujillo; brother-in-law: Fabian Trujillo; and nephews: Casey and Abran Duran.

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  • Annie V. Aragon

    Annie V. Aragon, age 88, a lifetime resident of Las Vegas passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

    She was born on March 25, 1924, in San Miguel, N.M. to the late Bernardo Montaño and Merenciana Vigil.

    She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Catholic Daughters in Las Vegas. She retired after 37 years of employment as a bookkeeper for Gamble’s Store and enjoyed crocheting and baking.

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