Joe Suazo
Jun 7, 2020
Joe A. Suazo passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born on November 13, 1939 to Francisquita and Estiben Suazo. Joe lived in Barranco most of his life. He also lived in Sacramento, California in the early 1970s he was employed by the Campbell Soup Company. He returned to Barranco (Abiquiu)...
Elaine Moya
Jun 7, 2020
Elaine Moya 60, a resident of Chimayo N.M. passed away suddenly on Sunday June 7, 2020. She was daughter of Eduardo and Natalia Moya, mother to Ivan, Jesse, Jasmine, Frankie and Selena Moya and a wonderful grandmother to her Grandchildren Aaliyah, Natalia, Nichole, Neveah, Genisis, Joshua, and her first and beloved grandson her "Cabezon" Elijah G. Moya whom she now...
Michael Martinez
Jun 7, 2020
Michael Martinez, beloved husband, father and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
He was proceeded in death by his Tata Richard Martinez, Nana Lydia Martinez, grandmother Cora Ross, cousins Mia Blea and Audrey Ross, best friends Ignacio “Nacho” Saaveda and Rodney Judu, with many other family and...
Miles Pigott
Jun 6, 2020
MILES THOMAS "TOM" PIGOTT, 97, of Los Alamos went to be with his Lord on June 6, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1923 to Albert and Alma Pigott in Springfield Ohio. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1941. After high school he attended Miami University of Oxford Ohio for two years. He...
Jeanette Jaramillo
Jun 5, 2020
Jeanette Darlene Jaramillo, age 59, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, June 5, 2020. She entered this world on Sunday, November 6, 1960 in Santa Fe, NM, born to Locaria Jaramillo. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jose and Martina; aunts, Erminia, Luciana, Celsa, and Frances; uncles, Tito, Frugie, and...
Abran Romero
Jun 4, 2020
ABRAN HERMAN ROMERO, 48, a resident of Las Vegas, raised in Ranchitos, left this world to join our Lord in Heaven on June 4, 2020. Abran was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Mary Romero of Ranchitos; his brothers, Billy Maez, and Johnny Romero; God-father, Jimmy Atencio and brother-in-law, Bernabe Martinez. Abran was born February 26, 1972 and...
Leroy Sherwood
Jun 4, 2020
Leroy L. Sherwood, 62, a resident of La Puebla, formerly of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mabel Sherwood; siblings, Faustino Gilbert Sherwood and Dennis Sherwood; nephews, Robert Trujillo, and Kevin Romero. Leroy loved all kinds of foods and he was always ready to travel. Leroy’s favorite food...
Tom Daniels
Jun 4, 2020
TOM “BIG BOY” DANIELS, 76, a resident of Española, transitioned on Thursday, 6/4/20, with his larger than life personality, attitude and heart he lived his life to the fullest. Big Boys legacy is that of soulmate, father, uncle, Godfather, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, brother and son. He sure did love his big Texas hat, his big boy truck, his fishing...
Rosa Medina
Jun 2, 2020
ROSA S. MEDINA, 95, a resident of Cordova passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delfinia and Santiago Sandoval; husband, Archie Medina; sisters, Fidelia, Juanita, brother, Ernesto; grandchildren, Renee, Andrew, Wally, Carla, Patty, Janice and James and her daughter-in-law, Irene. Rosa was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister and...
Candido Tafoya
Jun 1, 2020
Candido Tafoya, age 86, of Chamisal, New Mexico went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 1, 2020. Candido passed peacefully surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Candido was born in El Valle, NM to Cipriano and Cresenciana Tafoya. Candido is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved grandmother, Refugio Aguilar ‘Mumu’; his...
Darryl Padilla
May 29, 2020
DARRYL “BOUNCE” PADILLA, 37, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Ruth and Espiridion Montoya, and Celestino and Aurelia Montoya; paternal grandmother, Fidelina Padilla; great aunt, Anna Ulibarri; great uncle, Leroy Ulibarri; aunt, April Martinez; uncle, Harold Padilla; cousin, Stephanie Padilla and many...
Angie Garcia
May 28, 2020
Angie M. Garcia, 81, a lifelong resident of Tierra Amarilla, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Phil and Estella Montano, brothers Leroy and Carlos, and husband Tito Garcia of 56 years. Mrs. Garcia was born and raised in Las Nutrias and graduated from Tierra Amarilla High School in 1957. She worked...
Vernon Kerr
May 28, 2020
Vernon Norman Kerr, 92, passed away May 28, 2020 at Aspen Ridge Lodge in Los Alamos, NM. He was born on March 11, 1928 in Gallup, NM to Norman Alexander Kerr and Kathrine Elizabeth (nee Watkins) Kerr.
After graduating from Gallup High School, Vernon attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM, earning a BA in biology and...
Antonio "Tony" Martinez
May 27, 2020
ANTONIO “TONY” LUIS MARTINEZ, 95, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, died peacefully in Los Alamos surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 after succumbing to a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Romulita “Romie” Salazar Martinez; daughter, Evelyn Martinez; son, Anthony Martinez; son-in-law, Walter Holmes; grandson, Dominic Martinez; parents, Severo and Julianita Martinez; sisters,...
Christine Salazar
May 27, 2020
Christine L. Salazar, 67, a resident of Albuquerque formerly of Espanola, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 of a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, George, and Trinidad Sanchez; brother, Michael Sanchez; son, Afren and Adam Salazar. She is survived by her son, Adrian Salazar and spouse Jeannetta, daughter, Melanie Salazar; 10 grandchildren, Marissa Salazar...
Chris Herrera
May 25, 2020
Chris “Chenchito” Herrera, Age 70, a lifelong resident of Chamita, NM, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 surrounded by his family. Chris was born on May 6, 1950, the eldest of five children. After finishing high school, Chris attended New Mexico Highlands University and graduated with a bachelors degree. He returned home and alongside his father, he ran the...
Flora Chavez
May 24, 2020
FLORA CHAVEZ , 91, a longtime resident of Lawndale, CA, over 40 years, left this Earth on May 24, 2020 to join her parents, Guzman and Tonita (Montoya) Vigil who long preceded her, and daughter, Catherine Tsuma that preceded her in 2018. She was the widow of the late, Filiberto Trujillo Chavez who preceded her in death...
Maria Martinez
May 22, 2020
MARIA ROSARIO MARTINEZ, 69 a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 of a long illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tomas E. Martinez; beloved son, Jimmy D. Martinez; step-children, Tommy, Rosa, Albert and Jimmy P. Martinez; son-in-law, Halbert Martinez. Maria was a loving and giving woman. She had a big heart and...
Emma Atencio Our Nana
May 22, 2020
Emma Pineda Atencio our Nana, passed away May 22, 2020 at age 93. She lived a long, happy, life filled with love, family and friends. Emma was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 66 years, Alfonso Gilberto Atencio, her parents Abel and Eduvijen (Romero) Pineda, her sister Lydia García and brothers José, Levi, Alfonso,...
Manuel Serna
May 21, 2020
MANUEL J. SERNA , 80, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Española, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacobo and Juliet Serna; daughter, Nancy Serna-Sanchez; siblings, Jackie Serna, Frank Serna, Theresa Pleasant and great-granddaughter, Scarlett Martinez. He enlisted in the Navy in August of 1958, during his time...
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