Obituary Listing

Mar 6, 2020

RITA HELEN DOMINGUEZ, 78, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Atenacio and Juanita Montoya, biological mother, Mary Cordova; her in -laws, Atilano Dominguez and Fedalia Dominguez, Rosella Martinez, Leo Dominguez, Eddie Dominguez and undle Flavio Sandoval. She worked for the...

Mar 5, 2020

RICKY ROBERT CORDOVA, 65, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Cordelia Cordova; father-in-law, Avaristo Romero; brothers, Albert Cordova Jr., Margie Murrieta; sisters-in-law, Tina Cordova and Lillian Cordova, Brothers-in-law, Roy Romero and Bruce Romero. He is survived by his spouse Adrina Cordova; children, Ricky Jr. and...

Mar 4, 2020

Deluvina (Della) M. Cordova 98, a resident of La Villita, NM went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 around noon. She received her angel wings at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. To be absent from the body is to be Present with the Lord. She was a former resident of Casa Real/Genesis Nursing Home...

Mar 4, 2020

Eremita Leyba Campos, 81, was born March 3, 1936 in Ojo Sarco, NM, to Celia Pacheco Leyba and Fidelino Leyba.  She passed on March 4, 2020, quietly in her home, accompanied by her family.  A generous soul, she  gave a little to everyone she met, be it a tomato, a stay for the night, a jar of jelly or a...

Mar 3, 2020

Cornelio Herrera, Jr., 77, was born on July 28, 1942 in Nambe, NM.   After a lengthy illness, he passed away on March 3, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his son James “Arnie” Herrera, his mother Antonia Herrera, his father Cornelio Sr. and his brother Lazaro Herrera. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie, his daughter, Sandra. His...

Mar 3, 2020

Sasha Jennifer Alire, 29, a resident of Vallecitos, NM passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 3, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jose and Alice Alire and her maternal grandparents, Leandro and Asencion Gallegos.

Sasha loved spending time with her family and friends. Especially having mommy time with her son and daughter. She...

Feb 29, 2020

Robert A. Lucero, 68, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia A. Lucero; mother Augustina Herrera; father Severo Lucero and sister Mela Rivera. Robert loved the outdoors hunting, fishing and going for leña.  He was a hardworking man who paid attention...

Feb 25, 2020

ANTONIA (ANTONINA) GARCIA, 91, a longtime resident of Hernandez, passed away of Natural Causes on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Garcia; son, Fernando “Ferna” Garcia; 4 grandsons, Patrick Martinez Jr., Steve Garcia, John “Manz” Lucero and Alvin “Bino” Martinez; son-in-law, Fidel “Fiddles” Martinez; parents, Macedonio and Soledad Velasquez; 2 sisters, Clorinda Salazar...

Feb 24, 2020

ANGELA ANN VIGIL , 66, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Vigil; parents, Ramon and Helen Salazar; brothers, Gilbert and Lee Salazar; in-laws, Frank and Ramona Vigil. Angela was a loving mother and grandmother, who cared, cherished and loved her family dearly, including her...

Feb 24, 2020

Ramon “Matthew” Archuleta, 54, a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2020.

He was born August 30, 1965 to Ramon and Octavianita Archuleta.

Matthew was an employee of McDonald’s for 20 years. He graduated in 1983 from the Alamogordo School for the visually handicap, where he was...

Feb 24, 2020

PHYLLIS C. OLIVAS , 74, a resident of Lyden, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was known as a loving, kind, funny and generous person. She had one of the biggest hearts you had ever known. She was preceded in death...

Feb 23, 2020

Rosemary Vigil, a resident of Las Trampas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born on September 22, 1949 to Clarence and Bertha Vigil. She lived a beautiful life in many places, but always considered Las Trampas her home.

Rosemary had the privilege of working for the United States Forest Service, and retired after...

Feb 21, 2020

JONATHAN “JOHNNY” LOPEZ , 36, a resident of Truchas passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Flavio and Jennie Romero; aunts and uncles, Viola Velarde, Timmy Romero and Candie Romero and cousin, Adrian Romero. Johnny was an angel who loved his family dearly. He always put a smile on...

Feb 20, 2020

Kenneth Joseph La Gattuta, also known Joseph Kenneth La Gattuta or Ken La Gattuta, died February 20th from a rare autoimmune disease and mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lung lining, attributed to asbestos inhalation.  Ken La Gattuta lived in San Pedro, New Mexico for 25 years with his wife Pam.

He was born in Brooklyn, New...

Feb 19, 2020

Albert J. Rael , passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents; Porfirio and Alicia Rael; and brother Tony “TR” Rael. Albert is survived by his children, Julie Rael, and Casey Rael and spouse Rachel; deeply loved grandchildren, Bruce Rael and Scarlett Rael; sister, Angela...

Feb 18, 2020

Monica Sanchez, 58, resident of Trampas, passed away on February 18, 2020. Monica is preceded in death by her father, Obed Rodriguez.

Monica was a loving soul who was close to her family and beloved by many. She had many hobbies which included reading, sewing, crocheting, cooking, and sleeping. She loved to help others and could usually...

Feb 18, 2020

ELOY HERRERA JR. , 80, a lifelong resident of Nambe, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born to Eloy and Guadalupe Herrera on May 11, 1939. Eloy was a very caring man who loved his family deeply. He always made it known how much he loved his beautiful wife and how lucky he was...

Feb 18, 2020

Charles F. Brehm Jr.  (Chuck), 71, a resident of Alcalde passed away February 18, 2020 of pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Hanover, PA on October 14, 1948 and was the son of Charles F. Brehm Sr. and Zadie Smith Brehm.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Zadie Smith Brehm, former wife, Joyce Brehm and his step-son...

Feb 17, 2020

MARY O. ROMERO, 90, a resident of Vadito, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Donecimo A. Romero, daughter, Arabella Estrada. Mary was a loving soul who loved life, she loved spending time with her family as they enjoyed her delicious food when they visited. She is survived by her...

Feb 16, 2020

Robert D. Gordon, 95 resident of  Espanola, passed away February 16, 2020.  He was born in Las Vegas, NM October 30, 1924. He was preceded in death by his wife Natalie Gene and his daughter Roberta Gene. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis of 31 years and several other family members. Bob passed as he lived his life,...