Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2020

Edith Joan Rodriguez , 85, of Chamisal passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was born on August 18, 1934 in Rio Lucio to Tomas and Maria Vivianita Roybal. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alice Medina and Beda Pacheco; brothers, Joe Roybal, William Roybal and Thomas Roybal, Jr. (Jumbe). She is survived...

Jan 25, 2020

Salvador Lucero, age 85, a life-long resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Salvador retired from the Duke City Lumber Company after 35+ years, sold the Rio Grande News Paper for 30+ years and enjoyed landscaping in the Northern area. He loved the outdoors where he spent his time hunting, going for...

Jan 24, 2020

GILBERT “Bemish” SANCHEZ, JR., 68, a longtime parishioner of San Juan Catholic Church and resident of Los Luceros passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 24, 2020 after a yearlong battle with cancer.  He was blessed to pass with his family and friends at his side. He was born January 14, 1952 to Gilbert and Theresa Sanchez of...

Jan 24, 2020

Joyce Reiss Bradberry had a philosophy that life should be enjoyed while still being constructive, worthwhile and filled with faith.  The fourth daughter of George and Bertha Hagans, Joyce was born in Denison, Texas and it was in these formative years, surrounded by love and joy, that she established her faith in God and developed a service-oriented...

Jan 21, 2020

JANET M. ROMERO, 34, a resident of Española passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Janet Noack, and Billy and Matea Dela Cruz. Janet was a Northern New Mexico College Alumni, Summa Cum Laude, BS in Biology, a Tricore Reference Laboratory Supervisor at Espanola Presbyterian Hospital, and a Pharmacy...

Jan 19, 2020

ANGELA M. VASQUEZ-TRUJILLO , 36, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Angela was preceded in death by her son, Shawn Trujillo “Gordo”; paternal grandparents, Sacramento Vasquez and Elovarda Hernandez; maternal grandparents, Sabiniano and Angelina Lovato; aunts, Clara Balderrama, and Elvira Vasquez; uncles, Joe L. Ulibarri, and Martin Vasquez; cousins, Antonio Vasquez, Jr.,...

Jan 18, 2020

Virgil W. Griffin , a resident of Longview, Texas, formerly of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020.  He was born on Feb. 16, 1924 in Lathrop, MO to Walter and Ava Griffin. He is survived by three sons, Gary Griffin and wife Mary of Rockport, TX, Keith Griffin and wife Missy of Longview, TX,...

Jan 17, 2020

FRANCES C. MONTOYA ,  a resident of Nambe passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2020 at the age of 94 with her loving family by her side.  She is preceded in death by her husband Pablo Montoya, her parents Bernabe andDelfinia Chacon; her brother Arsenio Chacon; grandson Manuel Montoya.  She is survived by her children Irene...

Jan 15, 2020

SUSIE H. BORREGO, 94, a longtime parishioner of La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada and a resident of Santa Cruz passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 due to complications of a sudden illness with her family at her side. She was born August 26, 1925 to the late Enrique Abelino and Vivianita Herrera...

Jan 15, 2020

GERALD DAVID DEVARGAS , 65, originally of Española, a former resident of Denver and currently of Española, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Louise DeVargas; partner of 30 years, Michael Olsen; brother, Alfredo DeVargas; nephews, Antonio DeVargas and Adam Lujan; niece, Carmella DeVargas plus numerous loved...

Jan 15, 2020

JEREMY REY RUBEN VIGIL , 29, a resident of Espanola, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Ruben Vigil; maternal grandmother, Marggie Maes; paternal grandmother, Tila Vigil, grandfather, Florian Vigil; uncle, John Tafoya, aunt, Dorothy Dominguez; cousins, Maggie Dominguez, and Alicia Dominguez. Jeremy Vigil was a very kindhearted loving...

Jan 13, 2020

ALICE HELEN MADRID, 76, a resident of Gallina, closed her eyes here on earth and opened them in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was a woman of amazing faith with a servant’s heart. She was a relentless prayer warrior and a friend to everyone who knew her. Alice always...

Jan 13, 2020

LUCIA “LUCY” V. ROMERO RIVERA, 92, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her husband, George J. Romero, Sr and second husband, Rudy Rivera; her parents, Juan and Amada Vialpando; sister, Consuelo Trujillo and son, Juanito Romero. She was a faithful member of the Catholic Church, a loving wife,...

Jan 13, 2020

Funeral Services for Juan "Johnny" C. Rael 83 of Milan, New Mexico will be held on Friday January 17, 2020 Viewing starting at 4:00 p.m. with Services starting at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday Morning Services January 18, 2020  10:00 AM at the Way the Truth and the Life Ministries Church. Associate Pastor Danny Rael will officiating. Burial with military honors...

Jan 11, 2020

MARIA ISABEL VIRAMONTES, LIZZIE, 79, born on November 24, 1940 in El Paso Texas, after 79 years she went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020. In her peaceful morning sleep, Angels wrapped their wings around her. When Lizzie was out and about she always wore her pink helmet.  Lizzie was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 11, 2020

Richard J. Sanchez, age 72, a lifelong resident of Lyden, NM, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Richard loved the outdoors (his garden and the Sierra). Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all spending time with his sons, grandsons and his Ayannah (Yannie). Richard is preceded in death by his beloved...

Jan 11, 2020

DeShawyn Lujan, 23, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 as a result of complications from a cardiac arrest on April 10, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Aquilino and Patrocinia Serrano and Abedon and Inez Arellano, paternal great-grandparents, Louisa Lujan and Ernesto Salazar.  DeShawyn was a loving daughter and sidekick to...

Jan 10, 2020

Alejandra Noelia Gonzalez, 17, born on April 11, 2002, was guided home to her creator by the Holy Spirit on Friday, January 10, 2020. Alejandra was proceeded in death by maternal grandparents Carlos & Julia Marquez, paternal grandparents Jesus Gonzalez & Guadalupe Almanza; uncle Aldo Marque; cousins, Brenda Quezada and Angel. Marquez Jr.; brother Cristian I. Gonzalez. Depending on your...

Jan 9, 2020

Timothy Karyl Owens left family and friends on January 9, 2020. Tim was born January 20, 1960 in Gunnison, Colorado. He was educated in the Los Alamos school system, served honorably in the United States Army and worked professionally as an X-ray Technician.

Tim leaves behind mother, Romayne; brothers, Perry and Theodor; sons, Westly, Travis...

Jan 9, 2020

We mourn the peaceful passing of, Arturo Ezekiel (Zeke) DeAguero, age 41, on January 9, 2020. His battle against disease and pain has been won as Zeke entered his eternal life in Heaven. Reunited with his grandparents, Eloy and Edith DeAguero, Benjie and Molly Arellano; uncle, Armando DeAguero and many family members and friends, and his left leg from...