Obituary Listing

Joanne Cox

Joanne Cox

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...

Juan (Johnny) Martinez

Juan (Johnny) Martinez

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...

Julie Romero

Julie Romero

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...

Eugenio Lujan

Eugenio Lujan

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...

Alfred Lee

Alfred Lee

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...

Cheryl Daniel (Youngblood)

Cheryl Daniel (Youngblood)

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...

Rayna Montoya

Rayna Montoya

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...

Samuel Salazar

Samuel Salazar

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...

Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown

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...

Jose Ortega

Jose Ortega

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...

Jose Naranjo

Jose Naranjo

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...

Melvin Baca

Melvin Baca

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...

Lydia Naranjo

Lydia Naranjo

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...

Carmela DeVargas

Carmela DeVargas

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...

Jimmy Romero

Jimmy Romero

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...

Archie War Jr.

Archie War Jr.

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...

Elizabelle (Belle) Martinez

Elizabelle (Belle) Martinez

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...

Geraldine Rodarte

Geraldine Rodarte

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...

Gabriel Maestas Jr.

Gabriel Maestas Jr.

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...

Pablo Vigil

Pablo Vigil

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...