Obituary Listing

Sep 5, 2020

Glen Darrio Sandoval “Glen S” left this earth on September 5th, 2020, at age 50. A resident from Tampa Bay, Florida. Glen was a vivacious, charismatic, free spirit, captivating, hardworking, dedicated, and loving soul.  Originally from Truchas, NM, he decided to venture to Tampa Bay, Florida in 1992. He was a successful Engineer Designer for Hamilton Engineering & Surveying, Inc.,...

Sep 5, 2020

Esperanza Gonzales de Baca, 83, passed away on September 5, 2020. She was born October 14, 1935 in El Rito, NM.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine (Cathy), brothers, Roy Baca, John Baca, sister, Estefanita Rascon, parents, Jesus and Magdalena Baca.  She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Nelson O., sons, Nelson (Danny) and Cristobal...

Sep 4, 2020

MARIO JOSE TRUJILLO, 34, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Friday, September 4. 2020. Mario was preceded in death by his brother, Santiago Martinez; great-grandparents, Jose and Belen Trujillo, Toribio and Celsa Martinez and Ramon and Frances Padilla; grandfather, Lorenzo Jose Martinez; uncles, Raymond, Carlos, and Tommy Martinez; grandmother, Rosila McCall-Trujillo; best friends, Jesus (Sapo) Martinez and Fabian Velarde. ...

Sep 4, 2020

Celina Martinez , 77, a resident of Chimayo, was born on November 19, 1942 and entered the Gates of Heaven on September 4, 2020 following a 10 year battle of Alzheimer’s.

Celina is preceded in death by her three sons; Ray, Genaro, and Marcos Martinez; her father, Max R Martinez; her mother Margarita Vigil and...

Sep 2, 2020

Arthur H. (Tudy) Martinez passed away peacefully at home due to a lengthy illness, in the early morning of September 2nd 2020 with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Onofre Martinez of Alcalde NM, father and mother in-law Josephino and Elizaida Romero of Estaca NM, son Arthur Martinez...

Aug 31, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of longtime Los Alamos area resident Marilyn LaForge (Dunlop) announces her passing on August 31, 2020 at the age of 92.

The eldest of three children, she was born to Kenneth and Thelma (Dickens) LaForge in Vassar, Michigan in 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Aug 27, 2020

Loretta M. (Lori) Smith, 37 , a resident of Velarde passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Serenity Floriano, father Trenton Smith; aunt Sandra Duran; grandfather Jose E. Duran Sr.; grandmothers Viola Smith and Theresa Duran and uncle Joe E. Duran Jr.  She is survived by her children Makayla and...

Aug 26, 2020

Dolores M. Quintana, 67 a resident of Santa Cruz, received her heavenly wings on August 26, 2020. She was born in Henderson, Nevada on November 21, 1952. Dolores was preceded in death by her son, Army Sargent Pernell Johnnie Herrera; her parents, Johnny and Elma Duran; Arthur and Pernell’s father, Fermin Herrera; her father, Air Force Corporal Ben Eloy Quintana...

Aug 26, 2020

Our precious, Daniel Ryan Martinez, 30 years young, departed his earthly home to join the Lord on August 26, 2020, after suffering injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Daniel was a resident of Chimayo, NM. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents: Marcelo and Fedelina Romero; Esquipula and Dulcinia Martinez; Flavio and Adelita Sandoval, Ernestina Lopez; aunt Peggy...

Aug 25, 2020

ROSEMARY WILSON, 70, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 with her loving family by her side following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wilson; biological parents, Salomon and Aurelia Sanchez; Godfather who raised her as his daughter, Hilario Sanchez. Rosemary was very strong in faith. Her love...

Aug 24, 2020

BETTY L. MARTINEZ, 81 , Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday August 23, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Betty was a lifelong resident of Chimayo, New Mexico. Born June 22, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan F. Martinez and Josie Ortiz Martinez, the love of her life...

Aug 23, 2020

Marcus (Mark) Carlos Martinez, born on December 24, 1970, to Robert and Marcella Martinez passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of August 23, 2020, at his home in Austin, TX. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose de la Cruz and Antonia Maestas of Espanola, NM, Maximiliano and Mercedes Martinez of Alcalde, NM, and his...

Aug 23, 2020

JIMMY ESCOBAR CHAVEZ , 65, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Jimmy was born in Mexico on September 9, 1954. He was an amazing, loving, caring father and grandfather. He was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting Coca Cola memorabilia and fishing with his nephew, Raymond. He read frequently to his grandchildren...

Aug 22, 2020

Victor Atencio, 35, a resident of Chamisal, passed away from a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He is proceeded in death her by his grandfather’s Esequiel Romero and Victor B.  Atencio, Aunts Aileen Romero, Victoria Atencio, Deborah Atencio, and a great dear aunt Carolina Rodriguez, Cousin Sean Velarde.

Victor joined...

Aug 21, 2020

Vicentita (Tita) A. Esquibel, 88 a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucas and Adela Trujillo; father and mother-in-law, Lucardio and Encarnacion Esquibel; husband Eloy Esquibel; sons, Derrick, Donald, and Daniel Eli Esquibel; grandson who was raised like a son, Donald...

Aug 20, 2020

Jessie Alan Gallegos “Rambo/Chendo”, 53 a resident of El Guache, passed away on Thursday, August 20,2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Luciano Gallegos; paternal grandparents , Santiago & Dilia Gallegos; maternal grandparents, Epifanio & Eleonor Roybal; sister, Diolinda “Marie” Gallegos; infant brother, Phil. Brother in law, Tim Torrey.

He spent most of his time...

Aug 20, 2020

ADELA M. MARTINEZ ,70, A resident of Espanola, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday August 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher W. Martinez, parents Margarito and Esquipula Romero; Sisters Isabell Abeyta (Charlie), Laura Vigil (Larry), Frances Cottrell (James), Jenny Archuleta, Mary Stella Archuleta, Brothers, Johnny “Mambo” Romero, Juan Montoya, Horace Montoya.  Adela worked for the Espanola Public Schools for...

Aug 20, 2020

Billy Trujillo, 82 years old and a long-life resident of El Rancho passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 peacefully at his home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Ursulita Trujillo; his only daughter, Sandra Ortiz; brother, Tony Trujillo; brothers-in-law, Robert Gutierrez and Fernando Roybal. He is survived by his spouse of 60...

Aug 18, 2020

Tawny Serina Trujillo (Jaillet), 27 years old a resident of Pojoaque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 18th 2020. Tawny was a very loving, caring person who had a true love for her children, family, and music. Tawny will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. Tawny was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents...

Aug 18, 2020

Kenneth B. Trujillo (KT), a resident of Rio Rancho whose heart belonged to Rio Chiquito left this earth on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.  Kenny was preceded in death by his great grandparents Estevan and Clarita Trujillo of Rio Chiquito, Gabriel and Ida Maestas of Alcalde, Grandpa Santiago of Albuquerque, and Grandpa Joe Martinez of Hernandez. Uncles, Albert, David Trujillo,...