Vincent David Ballantine

Vincent David Ballantine, 21, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2009. He is a 2006 graduate of Taos High School. Vincent was a Sergeant with the Department of Corrections and was based at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. He is survived by his mother, Theresa Mondragon (Brent), father, David Ballantine, brother, Daniel, sister, Veronica, nephew, Jordan Ballantine, grandparents, Alipio and Sylvia Mondragon, Arden Ballantine and George Ballantine uncles, Alipio Mondragon, Jr., Norbert Mondragon (Felicia), Paul Mondragon (Rachael), Aunt/Godmother, Martha Mondragon (Russell), girlfriend, Amanda Navarette and many other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited October 22, 2009 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Funeral mass was held on October 23, 2009 at San Francisco de Asis Church with interment following at the new Llano Quemado Cemetery. A memorial scholarship fund in Vincent's name has been set up at First Community Bank, if you would like to make a contribution to this scholarship, please go to any First Community Bank branch.