Obituary Listing

Dilia Martinez

Aug 15, 2020

Dilia Martinez, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 15th, 2020 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Cuarteles on September 9th, 1940 to Ascension and Esther Martinez. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Gilberto “Gillie” Martinez, her sons Rodney (Michelle), Tim (Jennifer), Dominic (Stephanie), and Matthew (Tina). She is...

Dino Martinez

Aug 14, 2020

Secundino "Dino" Martinez, a gifted artist, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, father of three children, and friend, passed away at age 38.

Dino was born on May 24,1982, to Dino & Enedina Martinez in Espanola, New Mexico. He is cherished by his parents as their only son and doted upon by his four sisters who love him...

Patricia Mendius (Pat)

Aug 13, 2020

On August 13, 2020, Patricia Winter Mendius, (“Pat”), peacefully passed away at the age of 96 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Her daughter, Louise Mendius, was by her side, while her other children were with her spiritually, but not physically, because of Covid-19 restrictions. Pat was born July 9, 1924 in Davenport, Iowa to Helen Dodd and Otho E. Winter....

Lee Maestas

Aug 12, 2020

Lee Floyd Maestas , 83, A resident of Grants, NM went to be with our Lord on August 12, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Lee was born on November 28, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan D. and Corina “Trujillo” Maestas; daughter, Patricia Armijo; brothers, Emerson Maestas, Paul G. Maestas and Juan Maestas, sister, Mae Roybal; father and mother-in-law, Frumencio...

DeeAnna Martinez

Aug 10, 2020

DEEANNA MARTINEZ, 72, a resident of Santa Fe formerly of Espanola passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Newton, father, Rocky Newton; stepmother, Eulalia Newton; ex-husband Andres W. Martinez Sr.; grandparents, Edmond and Agnes Cambell, brother, Jess Tomey; children, Andy Martinez Jr., Charley Martinez; in-laws, J.D. Sr. and Rosalia Martinez...

Placida Roybal

Aug 10, 2020

Placida N. Roybal , our beloved mother, grandmother & friend went to her heavenly father on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Albuquerque at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maclovio and Eufemia Torrez; brothers, Maclovio Jr., Ciriaco, Eduardo and Samuel; sisters, Senovia and Pricilla. Placida is survived by her son, Steve...

Melvin (Mel) O'Shea

Aug 10, 2020

Melvin Charles O’Shea

April 9, 1929 – August 10, 2020

Melvin (Mel) O’Shea was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Monday, August 10, 2020.  He was born April 9, 1929 in the family farmhouse in Cascade, Iowa to James P. O’Shea and Veronica Strang. He was their fourth child of five. He is predeceased...

Elias Velarde Courtesy Announcement

Aug 9, 2020

Elias Estevan Velarde 84, a lifelong resident of Ojo Sarco passed away on August 9, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo with a burial to follow at the Ojo Sarco Cemetery.

Roberto Perea

Aug 8, 2020

Roberto Perea aka Robert "Rob” Robert was only 58 years old when the Lord called him home. No more pain, no more worries just eternal rest. Robert passed away peacefully with his little sister by his side in the early morning hours on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Cayetano and Ramona Perea, his big...

Orlando Watson Sr.

Aug 7, 2020

On Friday, August 07th, 2020 Orlando Watson Sr, loving friend, and father of four went to be with the Lord at the age of 81. Orlando was born on February 12th, 1939. He was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He started his career early in life as a delivery boy, served in the US Army, a surveyor, a...

Barbara (Ortega) Quinlan

Aug 7, 2020

BARBARA DIANE (ORTEGA) QUINLAN

On August 7, 2020, Barbara Diane Quinlan rode her favorite horse, “Eagle”, into the arms of her heavenly father after succumbing to complications resulting from years of diabetes and kidney disease.  She fought a long, valiant battle and never gave up the hope of someday receiving a donor kidney.  Barbara was born October...

Allan Lujan

Aug 6, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Allan Isaac Joseph Lujan announces his unexpected passing on Thursday, August 6th 2020, at the young age of 51.

Allan was born January 18th, 1969 to Isaac and Katie Lujan and grew up in Penasco, New Mexico.  After graduating from Penasco High School in 1987, he moved to...

Tommy Martinez

Aug 4, 2020

Tommy M. Martinez , beloved husband, father, grandfather and Pastor went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, at his home in Arroyo Seco surrounded by his loving family.  Tommy touched many lives and led many people to the Lord in his 59 years.  He was known for his sense of humor,...

Javier Blea

Aug 1, 2020

Javier Lorenzo Blea, age 44 of Nambe, has journeyed to his eternal rest after hearing the Lord softly whisper his name saying, come home son, I’ve missed you.  Javier fell into peaceful sleep, cradled in his wife’s  arms, secure in the knowledge that he was loved beyond measure, and would be sorely missed.  He traveled to the light led by...

John Hall

Aug 1, 2020

JOHN RICHARD HALL , 66, a resident of Santa Fe, finished his race and went home to meet his Savior on August 1, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eva Hall; father-in-law, Jacobo Montoya; mother-in-law, O’delia Montoya; brothers-in-law, Harvey Fernandez, Tony Zamora, Juan Romero, Moses Montoya and Joe Segovia; and sister-in-law, Becky...

Martha Maestas

Aug 1, 2020

Martha Julia Maestas, 82, a resident of La Puebla, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 1st, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustavo and Marina Romero, mother-in-law Sinforosa Maestas, husband Joe T. Maestas, Sisters Mela Gorman and Pita Nabholz, brothers Willie Romero, Eufemio Romero and Gustavo Romero.

Martha is survived by her...

Olivama Pacheco

Jul 31, 2020

Olivama Pacheco, age 91, a resident of Chamisal, went to her eternal home on July 31st, 2020.  She was born to Victor and Eloisa Cordova on March 13th, 1929 and was the oldest of 11 children, 4 boys and 7 girls.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Eloisa Cordova; father of her children, Manuel Pacheco Sr.;...

Carl Lopez Padilla "Lil West"

Jul 30, 2020

CARL JOE LOPEZ PADILLA “LIL WEST”, 35 a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Elena Gallegos, grandmother, Susan and Belteran Batista (El Cubano); uncle, Johnny Gallegos; cousins, Jacob, Charlie, baby Michael Maestas, Luis Ramirez, Robert and Adolfo Chavez and his aunt Leona Padilla and Eva Ortega....

Dolores Ulibarri-Taylor

Jul 29, 2020

Dolores “Dee” Ulibarri-Taylor, 53 , originally from La Puebla currently from Booneville, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after a brief illness. She was born on August 21, 1967 to Leopoldo Ulibarri and Cordelia Martinez.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leopoldo and...