Obituary Listing

Dec 28, 2019

Ray A. Baca also known as “Little Foot”, 61, a resident of Chamita Originally from Espanola, passed away of a lengthy illness on Saturday, December 28, 2019.  Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Margarita Baca; brothers, Raymond, Juan and Nino Baca, sisters, Ruby Atencio, Susie Baca, Benancia Zapata; mother-in-law, Mae Maestas; sister-in-law, Mabel Mascarenas and other...

Dec 27, 2019

MARY E. ARCHULETA , 76, a resident of Servilleta, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, December 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert H. Archuleta, Sr. Mary will be taken home to Utah to be laid to rest with her husband Gilbert. Mrs. Archuleta is survived by...

Dec 26, 2019

JOHNNY C. HERRERA, JR. “CAKE”, 70, a resident of El Duende, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Herrera, Sr.; sister, JoAnn M. Herrera; nephews, AJ and Carlos Herrera; grandparents, Antonio and Eduvigen Quintana and Rafael and Ramoncita Herrera; and brother-in-law, Eddie Atencio. He held a special place...

Dec 25, 2019

NESTOR DOMINGUEZ, 93 years and 10 months, a resident of Chimayo and formerly of Truchas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Cipia Dominguez; son, Walter; infant daughter, Consuelo; parents, Dionicio and Bonifacia Dominguez; 6 brothers and sisters. At the age of...

Dec 25, 2019

FERNANDO GARY OROZCO “BABY GARY”, 29, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his brother, Isaac Hernandez; nephew, Reshawn Hernandez; uncles, Leonard and Gary Garcia; cousin, Jordan Garcia and Armando Nevarez; grandparents, Reyna and Santiago Orozco; grandparents, Ricardo and Connie Garcia. Mr. Orozco is survived by his...

Dec 24, 2019

MELANIE AMANDA MARTINEZ , 32, a resident of La Villita and Albuquerque passed away on December 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Deborah Martinez; uncle, Steve J. Martinez; grandparents who raised her, Diane and Juan Martinez; cousins, Santana Martinez and David Campos. She is survived by her husband, Sergio Baca; father, Diego Martinez;...

Dec 24, 2019

Margarita P. Martinez, 96,  was born on March 5, 1923 in Ranchitos de San Juan, New Mexico. She was the fourth child of thirteen born to Francisco & Eufemia Pacheco. Margarita lost her hearing and speaking abilities at a very young age, and as a result, she was educated at the Santa Fe School for the Deaf where she met...

Dec 24, 2019

FLOYD “PINK FLOYD” GARCIA , 61, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Filiberto and Stella Garcia and sister, Carmen Garcia. Floyd was a simple, down to earth man. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life such as going to on many outing with his...

Dec 23, 2019

VIRGINIA ELIZABETH PIGOTT "GINNY", 95, of Los Alamos went to be with her Lord on Dec. 23, 2019 at her home with her daughter Barbara at her side. She was born December 10, 1924 to Harold and Caroline Hall in Springfield Ohio. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1943 and was on staff at Warder Public...

Dec 22, 2019

Karl Martin Bode , a resident of Abiquiu, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the age of ninety. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Hill of Española. Karl was a Northern New Mexico icon and will long be remembered as a story teller.  He had a memory for detail and dates...

Dec 18, 2019

Olive Mae Bergauer, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 with her family at her side.  She was born in Kassler, Colorado on September 30, 1921 to James D and Ada B (Woodward) Mitchell.  It is here that she developed her love of the outdoors and for fishing.  She was the youngest of three girls and...

Dec 17, 2019

Precilla Chyo, 74, a resident of Santa Cruz, peacefully joined our Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Precilla was a teacher for more than 30 years in the Espanola Valley.  She was the oldest of 13 brothers and sisters and always had a biscochito, empanada or a meal at the ready for visitors. ...

Dec 15, 2019

Justinano Reynosa, 18, a resident of Espanola passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Javier Reynosa, mother, Pearl Martinez, uncle, Johnny Martinez, and stepfather, Alvin Martinez. He graduated from NNMC through the GED program. He wanted to go to school to become a mechanic. Justin loved working on his car it...

Dec 15, 2019

Pamela J Maestas (Willcut) 63, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 of natural causes. Pam was an avid pet lover and took great pride in caring for rescued pets. Pamela is survived by her brother Steve Willcut, and son Adam Maestas. The announcement of services are pending. The Family of Pamela J Maestas (Willcut) has entrusted...

Dec 14, 2019

Leonard Anthony Garduno, 71, a resident of Nambe Pueblo was received by our Lord and Savior on December 14, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Aurelia Garduno and numerous relatives.

Leonard was a proud Vietnam Veteran as he served his country in the United States Army,...

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...