Obituary Listing

May 21, 2020

ROSEMARY S. RIVERA, 71, a resident of Española, who was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Rosemary was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Salazar; granddaughter, Angel Rose Martinez; step-son, Manuel Sandoval; love/soulmate, Damian Sandoval; father, Andres Salazar; brother, Alex Salazar; sisters, Patricia (Pat) Lewis...

May 21, 2020

Joy Lynn C. O’Brien, 64, a resident of Española passed away on Friday, May 21, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Maxine “Nanny” Sanchez and Willie G. Sanchez; nieces Francine Blea and Sarah Blea and nephew Matthew Blea.  She is survived by her daughter Chrystal Bustos (Daniel Lopez); grandson Joe L....

May 20, 2020

ESTIVAN “TOMMY” MAES, 66, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, born and raised in Canjilon, NM to Juanito and Celestina Maes, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Juanito Maes, mother Celestina Martinez Maes; brother, Adolfo Maes, sister, Margaret Alvarez; and his mother-in-law Antonia Griego. His passion...

May 19, 2020

PETER G. ROYBAL, 60, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Reynaldo and Leonardita (Nora) Roybal; brothers, Horacio, Eddie, Dan, David, and Phil Roybal, sister, Diane Ortiz; brothers-in-law, Martin  Trujillo, Sam Gonzales, Ruben Manzanares, Derrick Esquibel; nephew, Adrian Salazar.  Peter worked as a heavy equipment operator for various...

May 19, 2020

Jimmy R. Velarde, age 71, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM.  He had battled cancer successfully but recently it had returned.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacobo and Ascension Velarde; his sister, Suzanna Velarde Roybal and his brothers, Manuel Velarde and Delano Velarde.  He is survived by sister, Mary (husband, Eddie...

May 18, 2020

Nicole Monique Rodriguez Birch, 35, passed away peacefully at her home on May 18th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Nicole is proceeded in death by grandparents Josie and Ismael Gonzales, Angie and Frederico Rodriguez, Uncles Fred, Ruben, and Frankie Rodriguez, Willie Salazar, father of her son. Nicole is survived by her husband, Carl Birch. Her loving children Alicia Martinez...

May 15, 2020

ELIBERTO (DILIO) ARCHULETA, SR., 79, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita A. Archuleta; parents, Anita Trejo and Felix Archuleta; 2 infant sisters, Helen and Patsy Archuleta; in-laws, Adelido and Samuelita Pacheco and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and other relatives. He knew how to do anything he set...

May 14, 2020

John Floyd Roybal , also known as, Prím Supreme, Floyders, and Fearless Fly, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 14, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends.

Floyd was born to Fernando and Sally Roybal in the summer of 1954. He graduated from Pojoaque High School in 1972. After graduation he worked at...

May 12, 2020

Helen G. Salazar, 82, a resident of El Guache, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.  Born to Pedro and Isabel Padilla on September 6, 1937, she was one of 12 children.

Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Napoleon Salazar on April 6, 2017. Her parents, Pedro and Isabel Padilla; brothers, Manuel (Juanita),...

May 11, 2020

Maria “Toni” Alarid, 91, a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was in assisted living for a year prior to her death, Toni passed away peacefully in her sleep. Toni is survived by her daughter, Cathy Alarid; grandson, Benjamin Bustos and wife Tina; great-grandsons, Christopher and Mario Bustos all of Albuquerque; great-granddaughter, Elle Bustos...

May 9, 2020

Patsy Gloria Casias, 75, a resident of Los Alamos New Mexico, passed away on May 9, 2020, of natural cause as a result of Alzheimer’s disease. She was preceded in death by her mother Daisy Marie Trujillo, father Michael Anthony Trujillo, Sister Helen Quintana, and brothers Christopher, Rudolph, Robert, George, and William Trujillo. Born in 1945 in Springer New Mexico,...

May 8, 2020

CARLOS GARCIA, 56,  a resident of Chimayo, born on May 19, 1963 passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 8, 2020.   He was preceded in death by his dad Pat Garcia; brother, Chris Garcia; nephews, Walter Serrano, Mike Esquibel and uncle Mike Sandoval.  Carlos was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He especially enjoyed being with his...

May 8, 2020

MAYO SERRANO, 59, a resident of Beatty, NV formally from El Rito, born and raised in Colorado, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020.  Mayo was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Salazar; sister, Norma Salazar; and fur baby Bronco. She is survived by her husband, Robert Serrano; children, Patricia Espinoza, Jillian, Jamis, Jerod, Joe and Jacob Serrano and Ricky...

May 6, 2020

Calletano Benito, AKA “C.B.” Romero, 93, a lifelong resident of Espanola, was called home by our dear Lord on May 6, 2020.  C.B. Romero was born to Emelecio and Anita (Montoya) Romero on December 14, 1926, in La Mesilla.

C.B is proceeded in death by his father, Emelecio & mother, Anita Romero; siblings, Daniel Romero, Encarnacion Romero, Benedito...

May 4, 2020

JAKE E. FRESQUES, 78,  a lifelong resident of Cuartelez, NM passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020. Jake was born on May 17, 1941 to Conce and Porfiria Fresquez. He graduated from Santa Cruz High School, class of 1960.  He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force between 1963 – 1967. He was employed by the Los Alamos...

May 4, 2020

Lorenzo Herrera, 100, a resident of Nambe passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020. Lorenzo was born on November 7, 1919 in Nambe to David and Manuelita Herrera who have preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his sister Enriqueta Rodriguez; brothers Esperanza, Adrian, Cornelio, Eloy, Flaviano, Laurel, Ramon, Librado; in-laws Estevan and Rebecca Archuleta;...

May 4, 2020

MELA SALAZAR , 88, a resident of Velarde, was called home by our dear Lord on Monday, May 4, 2020. Mela (Manuela) was born to Marcelino and Marina Martinez on March 7, 1932, in Lyden. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Cresencio Martinez, Oralia Garcia, Juan Andres Martinez, and Noberto Martinez; her first husband and father...

May 3, 2020

CONCHA MONTOYA, 70, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with her illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Montoya; children, Benjie Montoya, David Spunky Montoya and Jeffrey Cito Brown; companion, Gilbert Garcia; brother, Eppie Martinez and her parents, Genoveva Martinez, Fidel Martinez and companion Ernestine Viarrial; grandparents, Abelino...

May 1, 2020

On May 1, 2020, the soul of Keesuck Waupi Wompan “Heavenly Wind of Day” Thomas, 33, a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island, departed to the spirit world after a long battle with addiction.  There she is joined in spirit with her previously deceased daughter, Niah Green, and her maternal grandmother and paternal grandparents. ...

May 1, 2020

DENNIS H. BOUNDS, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, formally from California passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Harvey Bounds, wife, Barbara. He was born November 16, 1950. Dennis was a veteran of the United States Marines. He retired from the school system in California and came...