Howard Erwin Pinkston

Howard Erwin Pinkston, known to some as Howie and others as Pink, was born on July 23, 1944 in Colorado.

Eloven Acasio Pohl,

Eloven Acasio Pohl Eloven Acasio Pohl, 89 of Grants, NM passed away on October 7, 2022. He was born on January 3, 1933 in Chilili, NM to Gregorita and Leon Pohl. On Friday, October 14, 2022 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, at 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Nina R. Romero

Nina Romero of Bluewater N.M., she took her final breath at home on September 17, 2022 ,at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed. She’s predeceased in death by her husband of 20 wonderful years Leopoldo Romero, her daughter Sherri Carlson.

Gilbert “Gil” Lloyd Lucero Jr.

Gilbert “Gil” Lloyd Lucero Jr. Gilbert “Gil” Lloyd Lucero Jr. passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022, at age 72 in his home. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest and telling bad jokes.

Frances 'Kika' Lucero

Frances 'Kika' Lucero Frances 'Kika' Lucero, age 79, loving mother of three, nana to seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, passed away on the 13th of September, 2022. She was born on March 1, 1943 in San Mateo, New Mexico. Frances loved the Lord, her family, traveling and ice-cream.

Tacho Valdez

Tacho Valdez Tacho Valdez, 79, passed on September 17, 2022. He was born in San Rafael, New Mexico on November 20, 1942. He married Illa Valdez and they lived together in Grants, New Mexico. Together they raised three children Freddie T. Valdez, Brenda Abeyta, and Jeff Valdez.

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Franky Porter

Franky Porter, born in Grants, NM, on January 7, 1968, passed away suddenly in Salida, CO, on September 2, 2022, from a massive stroke. A memorial service will be held at 1747 Van Court, SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, on September 24, 2022, at 2 p.m.

Clarence Marez

Clarence Marez (November 18, 1969 – August 31, 2022) A Rosary and funeral mass were held for Clarence Marez on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the San Rafael Catholic Church. Clarence was buried with the Fireman’s Last Call at the San Rafael Community Cemetery.

Kailer Elias Cornelius

Kailer Elias Cornelius Kailer Elias Cornelius passed peacefully in the arms of his loving father on September 1, 2022, at 12:40 a.m. He was born at 11:21 a.m. on August 31, 2022, weighing in at one pounds, three ounces. and a length of 10.25 inches at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.