Obituary Listing

Joe Pacheco

Joe Pacheco

Oct 18, 2019

JOE ROBERT PACHECO, 82, was born July 7, 1937 and was called home by his creator on October 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Onesimo Pacheco Sr. and Evangelin A. Pacheco, J.O. Pacheco Jr., Porfie and Lydia Fernandez, Corelia Pacheco, Billy Pacheco, J.A. Fernandez, Amado Martinez, and Paul and Leo Fernandez. He is survived by...

Verjilio Torres

Verjilio Torres

Oct 14, 2019

VERJILIO U. TORRES, 67, a resident of Cordova passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving and caring family. Verjilio was preceded in death by his father, Leopoldo Torres; brother, Tony Torres, paternal grandparents, Julian and Rafelita Torres, maternal grandparents, Luciano and Sophia Vigil; brother-in-law, Lito Montoya. Verjilio was a United States...

Dora Martinez

Dora Martinez

Oct 13, 2019

DORA MARTINEZ, 83, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a sudden illness with her loving family at her side on Sunday, October 13, 2019.  Dora was preceded in death by her mother, Francisquita Martinez; children, Harold, Halbert and Harry  Martinez, Evangeline Madrid and companion Gilbert Barrela; father of her children, Horacio Martinez; siblings, Jose Onesimo, Vincente, Amadeo, Sabino,...

Verna Valdez

Verna Valdez

Oct 13, 2019

Verna Valdez, age 59. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Verna who passed away on October 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Verna was born on June 12, 1960 in Vernal, UT to Pedro and Agueda (Aggie) Garcia. Verna was the oldest of seven children and was preceded in death by her mother in 1967....

Leroy Romero

Leroy Romero

Oct 13, 2019

On October 13th 2019 God called Leroy E. Romero to His loving arms. Leroy was born on May 22, 1956, to Prescilla y Antonio Romero from Las Truchas. He was preceded in death by his dad, Antonio Romero; grandparents, Cresenciano y Rosanna Romero, Victor y Bernice Romero de Las Truchas y Cordova. He is survived by his mother, Prescilla...

Phillip Herrera

Phillip Herrera

Oct 12, 2019

PHILLIP L HERRERA, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Phillip was born on March 23 ,1973 to Osmundo and Tina Herrera. He was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Herrera; niece Vanessa Herrera nephew Nathaniel Chavez; cousins Manuelita Herrera and Clarissa Castellano; paternal grandparents, Flaviano and Celia Herrera, maternal grandparents, Max and Luisa...

Joe Valdez

Joe Valdez

Oct 10, 2019

Joe L. Valdez, 89, a resident of San Pedro, formerly of Denver, Colorado was called home on October 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Antonio Valdez and mother, Beatrice Martinez Valdez; brothers, Elued and Anselmo Val Valdez; sisters, Evangeline Jaramillo and Viola Lopez.

Joe was born in...

David Garcia

David Garcia

Oct 6, 2019

David L. Garcia, 74, a resident of Ranchitos, NM passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. David was born on April 17, 1945 in San Pedro, NM to Vicente and Amada Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vicente Garcia and Amada P. Garcia (Pacheco); maternal grandparents, Pedro Pacheco and Maria Pacheco (Barela); paternal grandparents, Salomon and Refugio...

Leonardo "Leo" Tafoya

Leonardo "Leo" Tafoya

Oct 5, 2019

LEONARDO "LEO" TAFOYA , age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, October 5, 2019 at the family home in Santa Clara Pueblo.

Leo was born, the sixth of thirteen children, on February 23, 1937, to Alcario and Margaret Tafoya, in Santa Clara Pueblo. He graduated from Espanola High School in 1958. He performed with...

Jerry Martinez

Jerry Martinez

Oct 4, 2019

JERRY JEREMY MARTINEZ, 49, a resident of Arroyo Seco, formerly of Chimayo and Grants, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his children, Adrian (AJ) and Amanda (Mandy); maternal grandparents, Manuelita and Juan Vigil, and paternal grandparents, Elias and Cleofas Martinez; Godfather, Mauricio Martinez Jr. Jerry lived life to the fullest, loved his Broncos,...

Yvette Saiz

Yvette Saiz

Oct 3, 2019

Yvette L. Saiz, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her mother, Reyes R. Manzanares. She enjoyed many things in life such as going fishing/camping, playing Yahtzee, painting her nails, drinking Coca-Cola, listening to country music, watching forensic files, and spending time with her family...

Gabriel Salazar

Gabriel Salazar

Oct 3, 2019

Gabriel E. Salazar , 69, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at UNMH in Albuquerque. He was born to Sidelia & Frank Salazar on January 19, 1950 in Coyote.

He was preceded in death by both his parents; mother and father-in-law, Martina and Evaristo...

Vincent "Chopper" Lopez

Vincent "Chopper" Lopez

Oct 1, 2019

VINCENT MARCUS LOPEZ “CHOPPER”, 65, a lifelong resident of Chamita, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at home following a lengthy illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose G. and Olivama Lopez of Chamita; brothers, Jose G. Jr., Tomas, and Benny Lopez of Chamita, Vivian Lopez of Los Luceros and...

Daniel Martinez

Daniel Martinez

Oct 1, 2019

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Daniel “Louie” Martinez after a brief illness.  Louie was a resident of Gallina and transitioned from the arms of his loving family to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Rosita Martinez....

Josephine Garcia

Josephine Garcia

Sep 29, 2019

JOSEPHINE T. GARCIA, 93, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 born the daughter of the late Benerito and Angelina Garcia. She was preceded in death by her brother Jesus Maria Garcia, sisters, Mary Garcia Lujan and husband Sostenes Marcelina Garcia Serrano and husband Seferino, Eufelia Garcia Martinez and husband Joe, and Tillie Garcia Cortez and...

Frank Gallegos

Frank Gallegos

Sep 27, 2019

Frank D. Gallegos , 60, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born on March 2 in Española. He started his career working in the propane industry and finished with bus driving at the Mesa Vista School District and owning and operating his propane business. He was a...

Annabelle Medina

Annabelle Medina

Sep 23, 2019

ANNABELLE MEDINA, 68, a resident of Chimayo, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, on Monday, September 23, 2019. Annabelle will be welcomed into Heaven by her Husband, Paul H Medina; daughter, Tammie Medina; grandson, David Trujillo; Jr.; Son-in-law, David Trujillo and her parents Willie and Susana Duran. Annabelle grew up in Chimayo, fell in love with the...

Mary Martinez

Mary Martinez

Sep 23, 2019

Mary A. Martinez, age 76, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home due to a lengthy illness. She was born August 23, 1943 to Arturo and Lupita Herrera in Espanola.  She was marriedon October 13, 1962 to her life long friend and love, Jose C. Martinez. She dedicated her life and was baptized to Jehovah in 1960 as one of...

Raymond Gallegos

Raymond Gallegos

Sep 23, 2019

RAYMOND G. GALLEGOS, 83, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria T. Gallegos; son, Kenneth Gallegos; parents, Luis and Belen Gallegos; sister, Vangie Quintana and Edulia Gallegos. In May of 1953, Raymond was inducted into the United States Army. He took his basic Training in Fort...

James Trujillo

James Trujillo

Sep 23, 2019

JAMES TRUJILLO, 69, a resident of Truchas, born on February 23, 1950. He went peacefully with family by his side on Monday, September 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaias and Elizaida Trujillo; sister, Juanita Trujillo, bother, Gilbert Trujillo. He is survived by his sisters, Adelina Trujillo, Bridget Salazar, Concha Trujillo, brothers, Acorcinio Trujillo (Stephanie),...