Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...