Obituary Listing

Feb 16, 2020

RICARDO B. PADILLA, 85, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Anita Padilla; sons, Isaac and Ronald Padilla; brothers, Frank and Andy Padilla, sisters, Sinforosa Salazar and Olga Martinez. Ricardo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who loved to spend time with...

Feb 14, 2020

VICTORIA SOPHIA THERESA ARAGON , 47, a resident of Espanola, formally of Tesuque, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Ray Aragon; stepfather, Michael Lopez; sister, Cassandra Louise Aragon; grandparents, Theresa Trujillo, Modesta Griego, and Lucia (Lucy) Maes. Victoria was known as a loving soul, always took care of...

Feb 14, 2020

Adelia “Della” Martinez – Age 71, a longtime resident of Espanola passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness. Della was born on October 16, 1948 in Chama, NM.  She married Jose Clyde Martinez on May 16, 1970 and had a loving marriage of 50 years.  Together they...

Feb 12, 2020

Margie Archibeque, 89, a resident of Pojoaque passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Archibeque; parents, Gottlob and Adelheid Metz, along with numerous other family members and loved ones. Margie was born in Schweinfurt, Germany. She was one of nine children, she enjoyed activities during her younger...

Feb 12, 2020

EULALIA “LOLLY” ANITA JONES , was born December 3, 1944 in Tapicitoes, New Mexico to Ignacio and Maria Margarita Valdez. As a young girl she moved to Chama, New Mexico. There she met her true love, Jardy Jones, at the age of 14 and went on to marry him at the age of 20; they were happily...

Feb 12, 2020

Beatrice H. Gonzales, 68, a resident of South Shadow Mountain and formerly of El Rito, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness. Beatrice was preceded in death by her sons, Sam Chacon and Fernando Herrera; father of her children, Rudy Herrera; parents, Jose P. and Anna Maria Chacon; mother-in-law, Barbara...

Feb 9, 2020

MARGARITA A. SALAZAR, 98, a resident of Chamita, passed away of a short illness on Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reymundo Salazar; brothers, Tomas Archuleta, Julian Archuleta, Emilio Archuleta, Juan Archuleta; sisters, Lugarda Maestas, Polly Barnhart; grandchildren, Joseph Salazar, Alicia Valdez and Melanie Guillen. Margarita lived a long life of service to her...

Feb 8, 2020

Ernestine “Tina” Marlyn Gomez-Ocaña, 44, of Espanola passed away peacefully February 8, 2020. She was born January 26, 1976, in Santa Fe, NM, to Mary B. Gomez and Eloy Trujillo. She married Jamie Ocaña November 25, 2000 and had a successful marriage of 19 years. She worked as a Certified Optician for over 20 years and dedicated her life to...

Feb 7, 2020

Jake Pacheco, 68, a life long resident of Cordova, NM passed away from a lengthy illness on Friday, February 7, 2020 surrounded by family.

Jake was a wood carver and some of his work is displayed in galleries in the small villages of Cordova and Truchas.  He enjoyed caring for his parents and enjoyed spending time with...

Feb 6, 2020

ALICIA D. RAEL , 88,  a resident of Rio Chiquito, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020.  Alicia was preceded in death by her spouse, Porfirio Rael; son, Tony (TR) Rael; parents, Antonio and Margarita DeAguero; mother and father in law, Perfecto and Vasilla Rael, siblings, Hermino, Jerry, Jose Blas and Christobal DeAguero.  She is survived by...

Feb 5, 2020

Pete A. Trujillo Jr., 79, of Herñandez, NM, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on February 5, 2020. He was born to Pedro R. and Severa Trujillo in Herñandez, NM. He was the sixth of eight children. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Leroy Trujillo, Jose Luis Trujillo, Sisters; Eloisa Maes, Senoiva Padilla, Regina Barttlet, Son;...

Feb 5, 2020

MARY T. AGUILAR, 87,  a life long resident of Fairview, went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.  She was born in Alamosa, CO on June 15, 1932. She passed away at the Taos Living Center Nursing Home in Taos. She was previously at Fairview Nursing home for four years. She was preceded in...

Feb 4, 2020

(MARIA MERCEDES ELENA SUAZO), MERCY MARTINEZ, 81, a resident of Rio Chama, went to be with our lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, after battling a lengthy illness. She was born on January 12, 1939 to Valentin and Elena Suazo in Barranco,NM. She was the youngest of 7 siblings. Mercy was preceded in death by...

Feb 3, 2020

MARIA SABINITA MARTINEZ, 77, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away in her sleep on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos. She was preceded in death by her companion of many years, Eliseo J. Martinez; sons, Margarito Montoya, Eddie Montoya, and Jerry Montoya; in-laws, Valentine and Evarrda Martinez; father, Juan Trujillo; mother, Sorida Trujillo; sister,...

Feb 3, 2020

Jose “Joe” Romero Jr., 87, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1932 to Nabor Romero and Octaviana Trujillo Romero. He was born and raised in the small farming and ranching community of Cordova, NM. Joe was a very hard worker since he was a...

Feb 1, 2020

Don Milligan , 82, of Los Alamos, died peacefully on February 1, 2020. He was born to Pete and Mary Milligan in Kansas City, Missouri, the youngest of three children. Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Worth; sister, Anna L.; son, Daniel and beloved wife, Sally. As a United States Navy Veteran (Korean War),...

Jan 31, 2020

Gloria J, Salazar, 66, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, was born on November 2, 1953 passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. Gloria was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Gilbert Salazar and mother, Ruffie Salazar.  She is survived by her daughter, Krystal Salazar; sister, Rose and brother-in-law, Ron Romero; sister-in-law, Priscilla Salazar; Goddaughter and niece,...

Jan 31, 2020

JOE S. QUINTANA, 78, a resident of Española, went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 31, 2020 after battling cancer. He was born in Santa Cruz on September 2, 1941 to Desiderio and Clorinda Quintana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desiderio Rafael Quintana and Clorinda Manzanares Quintana; sister, Beatrice Martinez; brothers, Eloy,...

Jan 31, 2020

Joaquin Morfin., 75, a resident of La Mesa de Poleo, passed away on January 31, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Eloyda Morfin, parents, Adolfo and Odilia Morfin; sister, Cecilia Salazar, Julia Adan. Joaquin was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, talking and visiting with his friends. He loved to...

Jan 31, 2020

Steven M. Griego, 34,  a resident of Espanola, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. Steven was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eddie Trujillo Sr., Paternal grandmother, Toni Griego; uncle, Carlos Griego and his Godfather, Dan Trujillo. Steven will always be remembered by his big blue eyes and his courageous personality and charm. He will be missed by...