Posts published in June 2016

Casey Joe Martinez, age 37, of Raton, passed away Sunday May 29, 2016 in Raton. He was born February 7, 1979 in Trinidad, CO, the son of Jo Ann Roman. Casey worked as a handyman, loved playing pool and spending time with his cousins. He was preceded in death by…

Joseph R. Martinez, age 47, passed away May 27, 2016. He was born in San Gabriel, California, the son of Yolanda Martinez, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Joseph Martinez, Trinidad, Colorado. Joey attended Special Ed schools in West Covina, California, graduated in 1992 and also attended workshop. Joey’s pastimes were riding…

Robert Douglas Young, very beloved by all his family and friends, left our world after a long struggle with COPD. He was born to Joseph and Ella Young in Raton and was a 1960 graduate of Raton High School. After joining the US Army, he became a proud member of…

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and little gram, Susan “Susie” Eloisa Sosa was born on May 10, 1937 in Chiron, CO to Paul and Lois Sosa and was called home on May 26, 2016. Susan was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, whom raised Susie, her parents, her brother Leo…

Karl J. Lucero, age 31, of Raton, met his Lord and Savior on Saturday May 28, 2016. He was born on June 7, 1984 to Robert and Anna (Chavez) Lucero in Raton. Karl’s passion included electronics of several varieties – computers, cell phones, gaming systems, you name it. Karl was…

Vidal “Monty” Montoya, passed away May 29, 2016 at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, CO at the age of 100. He was born in Engleville, CO to Antonia (Lonteen) an Donaciano Montoya. He attended area schools before joining the United States Army where he proudly served…