Obituaries

Melvin J Heath

Melvin J Heath

Melvin J Heath

Melvin J Heath, age 84, passed away on November 19, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on December 4 followed by interment at Grants Memorial Cemetery. Melvin will be remembered for his love of family, the Zuni Mountains and all of God’s creatures living there.

Rosita (Rosie) Rodriguez May 10, 1947 November 04, 2020

Funeral Rosary and Mass for Rosie Rodriguez, 73 of San Mateo, New Mexico will be held on Monday-November 16, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Mateo Community Cemetery. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella will celebrate.
Ilene Nadine Chavez

Ilene Nadine Chavez

Ilene Nadine Chavez

Ilene Nadine Chavez, 50, of Acoma, New Mexico began her journey home November 13, 2020. Ilene was known to us all as a loving, mother, grandmother sister, auntie, cousin and friend. The list could go on as she was a major part of our lives.
Laura Marie Wolfe Martinez

Laura Marie Wolfe Martinez

Laura Marie Wolfe Martinez.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Beloved Mother, Loved Sister, Best Nana, Favorite Auntie, Greatest BFF and very well-known Sister in Christ. Marie was known by so many and will be missed deeply. Her love for everyone was undeniably strong.
George Daniel Peters

George Daniel Peters

George Daniel Peters

Our beloved George went home to be with God on Saturday October 10, 2020 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Born in Milan, New Mexico in 1962, he attended Grants High School. He served In the Army and was a HVAC and pipefitter by trade.
Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr.

Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr.

Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr.

Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr., age 44, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born in Grants, New Mexico on October 18, 1976, to Melecio and Priscilla Salazar, Sr. A visitation was held Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Jessie Huff Griffey

Jessie Huff Griffey

Jessie Huff Griffey

Jessie Huff Griffey, age 94, died on Monday November 9, 2020 attended by her son in her home in Grants, New Mexico. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and current restrictions in place in N.M. services will be scheduled at the First Baptist Church in Grants, N.M. at a later date.
Rufina Ulibarri

Rufina Ulibarri

Rufina Ulibarri

Rosary and Funeral Mass for Rufina Ulibarri 91 of Grants, New Mexico were held on October 30, 2020 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial followed at the Grants Memorial Park. Rufinia was born on October 7, 1929 in Van Houten, N.M. and she passed away on October 27, 2020 in Grants, N.M.
Melecio Salazar, Jr.

Melecio Salazar, Jr.

Melecio Salazar, Jr.

Melecio Salazar, Jr. , October 18, 1976 - November 9, 2020. A Visitation will be held November 17, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
Joe Richard Diaz

Joe Richard Diaz

Joe Richard Diaz

Joe Richard Diaz, born April 14, 1942, in San Rafael, New Mexico, has been reunited with his heavenly Father and loving wife on October 26, 2020 surrounded by all his children. Services were held in Yuma, Arizona. Joe was a very loving, supportive, dependable and hardworking man.