Thomas D. Monarco, of Aguilar, passed away March 9, 2016 at the Trinidad Inn Nursing Home. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on January 13, 1929 the son of Tomasina (Romano) and Joseph Monarco Sr. On June 13, 1950, Tom was united in marriage to Mary Grace “Dollie” Messina at…
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Lucy F. Trujillo, 75, of Raton, passed peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 7th, 2016. She was born January 10, 1941. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her unwavering support and dedication, selflessness in every situation, and unconditional love. Her comforting presence and infectious…
Elaine Mary (Sutton) Garcia was the first child of six born to Edward and Mildred (Kurtz) Sutton. She was born in Lead, South Dakota on April 27, 1941. She passed in Albuquerque on March 7, 2016 following complications from surgery. Her parents eventually moved to a farm near Elkton, South Dakota…
AGNES (PAVLICH) MAGA, 93, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Agnes was born on August 22, 1922 in Brilliant, NM where she was raised until moving to Raton, NM. There she met and eventually married Joe Maga. The couple relocated to Española in 1955 where they…
Jennie N. Trujillo, our beloved friend, entered into the Lord’s heavenly care onMarch 2, 2016. She was born in Aguilar, CO on August 6, 1941. Shortly after she graduated she entered the workforce and worked for a few years as a waitress for the El Paso Café, Jennie then ventured…
Leroy Jackson Bass, age 90, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Amarillo, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Central Time on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Felt Baptist Church in Felt, Oklahoma with Rev. Ordin Hartley and Rev. Billy Rammage officiating. Burial will follow in the…
Willie Grady, known to most of his friend as simply Junior passed away on March 1, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Willie was born on February 28th 1964 in California. After high school, Junior went into the military as Corpsman in the United States Navy. Willie had…
Travis S. Russell, 44, of Trinidad, CO, passed away March 1, 2016, while on duty as a Deputy for Las Animas County Sheriff’s Department. He served law enforcement with pride for more than 20 years. He was born in Quincy, IL, on June 1, 1971, to Bonnie L. Turner and…
Joe T. Martinez, age 98 of Raton, passed away on March 1, 2016. He was born on July 15, 1917 in Raton to the Late Teofilo and Margarita Bernal Martinez. Joe is survived by his wife Frances of the family home, cousins: Gloria and Ernest Tafoya of Raton, niece: Frutosa Mitchel…
John L. Garcia, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 9, 1940, in El Prado, NM. He was raised in Cimarron and Raton. John dedicated 23 years of his life to law enforcement, beginning his career in 1964 with the Colfax…








