Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2019

Jose Archie War, Jr., a lifelong resident of Espanola, was called Home by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5, 2019, after a sudden passing.  He was born on December 28, 1963 in Espanola, New Mexico.  He attended school in Espanola, New Mexico. Archie was preceded in death by his sister, Anabelle War, who loved him so much...

Nov 3, 2019

Our sister, aunt and friend, ELIZABELLE (BELLE) MARTINEZ , a resident of El Rancho, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Belle was preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Joe Martinez, Jr.; parents, Tobias, Sr. and Rosalina Gomez; brothers, Tobias, Jr. (Toby), and...

Oct 31, 2019

GERALDINE P. RODARTE, 48, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Geraldine was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Rodarte; brother, Billy Rodarte. Geraldine was a free-spirited person, with a huge heart. She enjoyed cruising and spending time in the mountains collecting rocks and cactus. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her...

Oct 30, 2019

Gabriel Maestas Jr., 86, a resident of Gallina, NM and most recently Cuba, NM was received by our Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday, October 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. “Junior” was born on Oct 7th, 1933 to Eloisa Jacquez and Gabriel Maestas Sr. who preceded him in death along with his brother Daniel Maestas, sister Mercedes “Lita” Chavez and...

Oct 26, 2019

PABLO M. VIGIL, 31, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  Pablo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Corpentino Sr. Florida Vigil, Guadalupe Vigil; brother, Antonio J. Vigil; uncles, Nelson Vigil, Wally Vigil, Jerry W. Taylor, Zacarias Sr., and Wilfred Salazar; aunt, Bambi Martinez; cousins, Jacob Sanchez, Jacob Martinez, Ramoncita, Hector, Zacarias Jr. Martinez; God...

Oct 26, 2019

Brenda K. Cordova, Age 52, a resident of Chamisal, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband Juan Cordova; sisters, Joann and Kimberly Rodarte; grandparents, Josefita Trujillo, Raquel Rodarte, Rebecca and Celestino Pena. Brenda loved to cook, she was the best cook for family gatherings and was always willing to...

Oct 23, 2019

Charles Peter Michael Hite, 3, a resident of La Madera, born on June 11, 2016, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Charlie’s bright smile and beautiful eyes were adored by everyone that was blessed to have known him. Though his time here on earth was far too brief, his memory lives on in the hearts of his loving family....

Oct 22, 2019

We the family of Frances B. Vigil, with heart felt sorrow announce the passing of the wife of Max Vigil Jr on October 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avellino Pete Moya and Pabilta Moya. Sisters, Cecilia Talache and Flora Rocha; Brother, Wilbert Moya and her grandson, Eric Montoya. She is survived by her loving...

Oct 20, 2019

JOSEPH ELUID MARTINEZ, 69, a resident of Espanola formerly of Abiquiu, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Guillermo Martinez, mother, Josefita Martinez-Suazo of Abiquiu; father-in-law, Willie Salazar, mother-in-law, Lucy Salazar; sister, Ymelda and husband David Garcia of Alcalde. He is survived by the love of his life,...

Oct 19, 2019

MARCELLA J. TRUJILLO, 72, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born January 16, 1947, in Dixon, New Mexico. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband Tony Trujillo, brother Alex Martinez, and her parents Gilberto and Adela Martinez. Marcella is survived by her loving family, sister Rosita Herrera and brother Gilbert Martinez (Elaine);...

Oct 18, 2019

RICHARD MARK TRUJILLO, 46, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. Richard was born on August 2, 1972 to Rudy and Theresa Trujillo of Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Trujillo, sister, Jenny Trujillo. Richard was a great outdoors man, his favorite thing to do was going for wood in the mountains...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...