Obituary Listing

Oct 28, 2020

On Sunday, October 25, 2020 Louise Maestas Esquibel went to be with our Lord. At 94 years old she died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Louise was born on March 15, 1926 in La Puebla NM, married her husband Max on October 19, 1946 and spent 61 years together. She attended Santa Cruz High School, received her GED...

Oct 26, 2020

RICO JUAN LUCAS MENDONCA was born in Santa Fe, on October 27, 1981 and went unexpectedly to be with our Lord on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the age of 38.  Rico was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lucas and Andrellita Jaramillo and Juan and Eulalia Mendonca. Rico was a proud Foreman Journey Man Lineman that worked at Jemez...

Oct 26, 2020

Isidoro Chacón, 84, a resident of Vallecitos was born June 4, 1936 to Juan Pedro Chacón and Adonelia Chacón. He passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 3:30 am. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Pedro and Adonelia Chacón; his brothers Bernabel Chacón, Desiderio Chacón and wife Rose, and Bonifacio Chacón, sisters-in-law, Eileen...

Oct 22, 2020

BRUCE EDWARD LAWSON, 59, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Paul Lawson Sr., mother, Shirley Lawson. He was a health physicist at most of the nuclear power plants in the U.S. He worked at Los Alamos National Lab for a time as a RCT. He was a...

Oct 22, 2020

David Lawrence Gurulé, a resident of Río Lucio, New Mexico, passed away surrounded by family on October 22, 2020, following an illness he battled for two months. He was born on March 13, 1956.

David graduated from Peñasco High School in 1974 and from Highlands University in 1982. David received his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a...

Oct 21, 2020

JULIA MARIA GARCIA , age 86, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in her home in Española.  Julia was born in Canjilon, New Mexico to the late Jose de la Luz and Eufemia Martinez on August 28, 1934. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn (Marlene) Duran; brothers, Lorenzo Martinez, Jose...

Oct 20, 2020

Albert R. Salazar, A.K.A Castie and Boxer passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 20, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at age 77.  Albert  was born on September 14, 1943 at the family ranch house in Mannassa Colorado. He then moved to Espanola in 1956 with his family. He was an Espanola Hornet and graduated in 1961....

Oct 19, 2020

Ricardo Vargas , 51, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Servando Vargas and Maria Paulina Ramirez; Father: Manuel Vargas, and Brother: Jose Cruz Duran. Ricardo was a Master Carpenter, who was self-employed for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going for fire wood, and...

Oct 17, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Damian J. Valdez, 32, a resident of Alcalde, on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Damian was called by our Lord to be joined with him and his family. Damian was a kind soul that greeted everyone with a smile, a hug or a fist bump....

Oct 17, 2020

Apollonio Theodoro "Paul" Martinez, age 72 of Espanola, NM passed away suddenly on Saturday October 17, 2020. Paul was born in Embudo on February 19, 1948, but he mostly grew up in Vadito. He is preceded in death by his father, Noe Martinez, and his brother, Albert Martinez. He is survived by his mother Priscilla Martinez, brother Isaac Martinez (Josephine Martinez),...

Oct 17, 2020

DONNA LISA QUINTANA, 52, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, was born on June 28, 1968 in Espanola to David Quintana and Savina Salazar along with her twin sister Diana Quintana (Dominguez).  Donna was preceded in death by her father, David Quintana, sister, Isabella Jacquez, brother, Johnny Quintana; daughter, Maria Martinez; grandmother, Juanita Espinoza-Garcia; brother-in-law,...

Oct 15, 2020

Jeremy J. Martinez “Bimb'' 36, a resident of Española was born March 1, 1984, in

Española, NM. He passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was preceded in

death by his father Nelson “Tinko'' Martinez Jr., grandmothers Mercy Martinez, Frances Aranda, and  grandfather Nelson Martinez Sr. Bimb was a free spirit who enjoyed joking...

Oct 14, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of, JACOBO MICHAEL MAESTAS , 62, a resident of Hernandez. Michael was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Michael was an avid Broncos fan. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and visiting...

Oct 13, 2020

JOSE ISIDORO VALDEZ , 87, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Carlos Valdez. Jose retired for Los Alamos National Labs. He is survived by his wife, Eliaza Valdez of Nambe, son, Seferino Valdez of Pojoaque; daughter-in-law, Ruby Ann Valdez of Pojoaque; son, Jacob Valdez of...

Oct 13, 2020

BERTHA MARQUEZ, 72, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo was called home with her Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Marquez Sr.; her son, Robert Marquez Jr.; mother, Catherine Aguilar, and her brother, David Aguilar. She is survived by her brother, Greg Phillip Aguilar and wife Norma; niece, Kateri Aguilar, nephew,...

Oct 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful, Molly Doreen Trujillo.

Molly was born to Agapito and Ruby Trujillo on June 1, 1964 and passed on from this world on October 13, 2020.

Molly was preceded in death by Jose Agapito Trujillo, her beloved Dad; Paternal Grandparents, Lucas and Adela Trujillo; Augustina Martinez, her Maternal Grandmother; Edith Salazar, her Aunt and Godmother and Robert “Tito” Romero, her partner....

Oct 13, 2020

ROGER F. RODRIGUEZ , 65,  a resident of Truchas, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Roger loved family first and foremost and anything that involved family.  Barbequing and going to the mountains. He loved music and art. He was an amazing musician and artist. He was the person that was the life of the party. Always...

Oct 13, 2020

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, BERNARDITA (BERNIE) CORDOVA , 89, a lifelong resident of El Guache who went to be with our Lord on October 13, 2020.  She joins her parents Guzman and Tonita (Montoya) Vigil who long preceded...

Oct 11, 2020

Our dear beloved Fermin “Grandpa Muscles” Chavez , went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Fermin was preceded in death by parents, Jose Ramon and Miquileta Chavez; children, Linda and Daniel Manzanares, Karen Chavez and Tommy Maestas; grandchildren, Alejandro, Manuel, Joshua, Nicholas, and Angela. Fermin was born on February 27, 1937 to Jose...

Oct 10, 2020

FRUTOZA LOPEZ , age 93, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Espanola. Frutoza, known to many as Grandma Frutie, was born in Truchas, New Mexico to the late Primitivo and Rebecca Archuleta on June 9,1927.

Frutoza graduated from Menual High School then attended Highlands University. Her first job was teaching...