Obituary Listing

Dec 10, 2019

TIMMY J. ORTIZ, 56, a master Barber, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Ortiz and Inez Archuleta; siblings, Carla Ortiz, Roxanne Archuleta, Andrew Vigil, Bobby Castillo, Patricia Archuleta and Julie Ann Romero. Timmy is survived by his sons, Sodapop Ortiz and spouse April of Santa Fe,...

Dec 9, 2019

With deepest sorrow we announce that Coltin James Hansel , aged 9, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend, tragically passed away on Monday, December 9th, 2019 in his mother and father's arms.

Coltin was born May 21, 2010 and had been literally running ever since!  He was a burst of happiness upon...

Dec 5, 2019

Ernest H. Sandoval, age 69, a life-long resident of Chimayo, New Mexico, entered the gates of Heaven surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2019, following a short and sudden illness.  Ernest was a life-long member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo and also of the Coro de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe y San Jose...

Dec 5, 2019

Olojia M. Abeyta, 88, a resident of Espanola passed away peacefully in her home of natural causes surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

Olojia was born in Canjilon, NM on January 2, 1931, to Cristobal Martinez and Ascension Garcia. She attended school in Canjilon and Espanola.

She moved to Espanola with her...

Dec 3, 2019

DARLENE CARTER , 80, a resident of Española, was welcomed into the Savior’s arms on December 3, 2019 while surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred (FA) and Alois Norris. She is survived by her siblings, Linda and Gary Tousand, Terry and Diane Norris, Larry and Connie Norris and her aunt and...

Dec 2, 2019

Joanne Louise Cox went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 2, 2019.

Joanne was born April 2, 1928 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Sidney B. Weber, Sr. and Olga M. Weber (née Doeringsfeld). She was the third of four children, and grew up in Janesville, graduating from Janesville HS in 1946.

She spent...

Nov 26, 2019

Juan A. “Johnny” Martinez , 66, born October 9, 1953, passed away on November 26, 2019, due to a sudden illness. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Candido Martinez; brother, Derrick Martinez; sister, Julia Czerwonka; maternal grandparents, Roman and Julianna Martinez; paternal grandparents, Celestino and Delfina Martinez; step-grandmother, Martha Martinez; aunt, Lorraine Satler, uncle, Patrick...

Nov 25, 2019

JULIE ANN ROMERO, 48, a lifelong resident of La Villita passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her father, Julian D. Ortiz Jr.; sister, Carla Ortiz; lifelong love Samuel (Sammy) Salazar, and numerous other relatives. Julie was a former employee at Los Alamos National Laboratory and was currently happily employed at Lowes. Julie...

Nov 25, 2019

Eugenio Edmundo (Gene Edmund) Luján, 82, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2019, in Round Rock, surrounded by family and friends. Gene was born at home in Taos, New Mexico on October 30th, 1937, to Edmund Luján and Clotilda Mares.  Gene graduated from Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1956.  During his...

Nov 22, 2019

ALFRED LEE, 85, was born on November 4, 1934 in Cameron, Texas and passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 in Arroyo Seco. He was the son of Henry and Della Lee and grew up in Cameron, Texas. He later moved to Santa Cruz in 1961 to start his own business as a heavy equipment operator. Alfred met the love...

Nov 21, 2019

Cheryl Anne Daniel (Youngblood), 65, a resident of Chile, N.M., was born December 30, 1953, and passed away in her sleep on Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Janet and Russell Youngblood, as well as two sons, Aaron and Scott Daniel. With the exception of a few brief periods, Cheryl was a lifelong resident...

Nov 20, 2019

RAYNA WANDA MONTOYA, 43, a resident of Arroyo de Agua, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny (Juan) Cata; maternal grandparents, Medardo and Octaviana Garcia; paternal grandparents, Jose and Antonina Montoya; beloved God-father, Sergio Morfin; uncle, Medardo Garcia and her dog, Saphire. She was born on September...

Nov 19, 2019

SAMUEL “SAMMY” SALAZAR, 51, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Salazar; maternal grandfather, Juan M. Valdez, paternal grandfather, Jose G. Salazar (Mela), Theresita Jaramillo (Fermin); uncle, Delano Valdez. Sammy enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends and family. The love he had for his children was...

Nov 18, 2019

JEFFREY R. BROWN, 37, a resident of La Puebla, was born November 30, 1981 and passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey L. Brown; paternal grandmother, Angelina “Hon” Gonzales, maternal grandfather, Fidel Martinez; brother, David “Spunky” Montoya; and paternal great-grandmother, Rosario Marquez. Jeffrey was a loving person that was always...

Nov 14, 2019

JOSE PEDRO ORTEGA, 80, a resident of Lyden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019.  Jose was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rallitos Ortega; twin brother, Orlando Ortega; brothers, Ted, Johnny, Tony and Robert Ortega; sisters, Jane Pacheco and Kate Lovato. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Ortega; children, Diana Perea and husband Adolph, Donny...

Nov 14, 2019

JOSE MELICENDRO NARANJO , 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 14, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1927 to the late Estanislao and Octaviana Naranjo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernie; infant son, Daniel; grandson, Robert; sisters, Ramoncita, Emeteria, Rumalda and Minnie. He graduated from Santa Cruz High...

Nov 13, 2019

Melvin Mark Baca, 57, of Ojo Caliente, NM was born December 21, 1961 and was called home by his creator on November 13, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his sister Darlene Baca; step father Fernando Alire; grandparents Pedro Juan and Elosia Baca; in-laws John and Elizabeth Montoya.  Melvin was employed with the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe...

Nov 9, 2019

Lydia Rose Naranjo, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM on Saturday, November 9, 2019.  She was born June 8, 1940 in Duran, NM to the late Sabino and Lupita Madril.  She attended school in Duran and Encino, NM.  Lydia married Gilbert Naranjo in 1962 in...

Nov 9, 2019

CARMELA F. DEVARGAS, 34, a resident of Servilleta, passed away suddenly of an onset illness on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Varela; brother, Antonio DeVargas; maternal grandparents, Willie and Josie Varela, paternal grandparents, Tony and Louise DeVargas; and close first cousin, Adam J. Lujan. Carmela attended Pecos schools and Mesa Vista for...

Nov 7, 2019

JIMMY “JIMMITO” ROMERO , 37, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Phillip Herrera; aunt, Melanie Herrera; cousin, Brian Herrera; father, Jimmy Romero, Sr.; paternal great-grandparents, Carmen and Carolina Romero; maternal great-grandparents, Conce and Fidelita Vigil, maternal great-grandparents, Juan Isidro and Carlotta Herrera; and...