Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2019

TOMMY D. ARMIJO “TOMAS”, 71, a resident of Dixon passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday August 19, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic church in Dixon, with a burial to follow at Catholic Cemetery. The Family has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral...

Aug 18, 2019

Debbie Diane Lopez, 60, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Abedon Lopez Jr.; brothers, Ralph and Robert Lopez; paternal grandfather Abedon Lopez Sr., paternal grandmother Manuelita Quintana, maternal grandfather Juan S. Martinez, maternal grandmother Genoveva Martinez; uncles, Phil Martinez, Tony and Michael Lopez, aunts, Marie Pita Montoya;...

Aug 18, 2019

Michael J. Valdez, 63, a resident of El Rito, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Michael was proceeded in death by his wife of 44 years, Donna Valdez; his daughter, Michelle Faith Valdez; father, Jose Elfigo Valdez, mother, Ascencion Valdez, and niece Karen Camille Bustamante. Michael was born in Murray, Utah on June 3, 1956 and was raised...

Aug 17, 2019

CLAUDE V. VIGIL, 48, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019.  Claude was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Vigil; nephew, Alfonso Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Max and Georgia Vigil, maternal grandparents, Andres and Orlinda Lopez.  Claude was an avid outdoors man, he enjoyed spending time with his family and hanging out with his nephews on...

Aug 16, 2019

ROSITA LOPEZ, 97, a resident of Truchas lost her battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia on Friday, August 16, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband Fidel Lopez; parents, David and Josefita Pacheco; sisters, Cippirana Velarde and Mable Pacheco; granddaughter, Brenda Rinaldi, and grandson, John Sandoval.  Rosita is survived by her children, Rubel Lopez (Sharon) of Las Vegas Nevada,...

Aug 16, 2019

Our mother, Avella Young Sultemeier, passed away gently, on Friday, August 16, 2019, two days before her 99th birthday. A native New Mexican, she was born to George D. and Bernice Elizabeth (Bowe) Young. Graduating from Vaughn High School at the age of 16, she completed two years of college at Colorado Women’s College and one year at UNM. She...

Aug 15, 2019

Patrick Phillip Valerio, age 54, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Gilbert Valerio and Mary Alice Valerio, brother James Valerio, grandparents Fidel and Fidelia Valerio, and most recently, Uncle Charlie Valerio and Aunt Juanita Valerio-Angeli. Phillip was currently employed by Jemez Coop...

Aug 15, 2019

ERMENDA MARTINEZ, 82, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ermenda was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gonzalo Martinez; parents, Narciso Baca and Magdalena Montoya; step-father, Aniseto Montoya; brothers, Silviano Baca and Ben Montoya; sisters, Rosario Vigil and Elena Fresquez....

Aug 14, 2019

JOSHUA DAVID LUCERO, 23, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his auntie Cathy Cordova; cousins, KiKi Lopez, Charles Gibbs, David Garcia, Kimberly Garcia; and grandfather, Severo Cordova. Joshua David Lucero had a great personality, he always had a smile. His smile was contagious and would brighten everyone's...

Aug 12, 2019

Kimberly A. Cordova, 30, a resident of Espanola, passed into the next life Monday, August 12, 2019, due to an unforeseen illness. She was proceeded in death by her father Anthony M. Cordova Sr.; maternal grandfather, Leo Jaramillo, paternal grandfather Tony Cordova, along with other family members. It is with tremendous sorrow her family announces the unexpected...

Aug 11, 2019

MATTHEW J. ATENCIO, 44, a resident of El Duende, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 peacefully surrounded by his family. Matthew was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Atencio; maternal grandparents, Tomas and Pablita Borrego, paternal grandparents, Antonio and Tomasita Atencio. He was dedicated to his work family and U.S. Postal Service. He liked photography...

Aug 10, 2019

Scarlett Ruby Martinez, 4 Months, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully with her parents at her side on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nancy Serna-Sanchez; great-grandfathers, Modesto Espinoza, Benigo Martinez and George Baca; and great-aunt Diana Martinez. Scarlett was a beautiful baby girl who quickly gained the love of everyone around...

Aug 8, 2019

MARYLANE P. RIOS , born on August 19, 1955, died on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Alberto and Lucy Romo; mother-in-law, Celia Rios and sister, Maria Viola Romo. She was born in Ranchos de Taos. She enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, spending her social hours with Herbert and...

Aug 8, 2019

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Darell Padilla. He was born in Española on Thursday, November 12, 1987 to Nancy Padilla. He was one of 2 sons that grew up in Española. He has returned home to our Lord in Heaven on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque at...

Aug 7, 2019

GLORIA VICTORIA SALAZAR , 53, a resident of Hernandez, born January 3, 1966, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Priscilla Roybal and David Leopoldo Roybal; sister, Stella Roybal; niece, Ana Marie Ojeda; father-in-law, Paul E. Salazar; grandparents, Feliz Lujan and Leopoldo Lujan, Juanita E. Garcia and Juan Salazar. Gloria...

Aug 6, 2019

Felix Elifar Romero, was born in Embudo, NM on June 22, 1948 to George and Oralia Romero of El Valle, NM. Felix was one of five children that grew up in El Valle.  He passed away on August 6, 2019 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque at the age of 71.  He was a long-term resident of Belen.

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Aug 3, 2019

ROSEANNE DIANE GALLEGOS, 40, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel Gallegos; sister, Lisa Gallegos and mother-in-law, Patsy Dixon; grandfathers, Sabino Martinez and Jose Medardo Gallegos. She devoted her life to being a wonderful mother and wife.  Rosanne truly lived her life...

Aug 2, 2019

Kenneth Bernard Bowman (Ken) entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 2, 2019 with his children at his side.  He was 93.  Ken was born on April 15, 1926 in LaPorte, Indiana. He was the youngest of the three children born to Rodney Bernard and Anna Marie (Klassen) Bowman. After graduation from La Porte High School, Ken attended Purdue College...

Aug 1, 2019

Elvira Montoya, 93 of Cordova, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2019 while in the care of her loving family.

Born on June 12, 1926, she was the daughter of Daniel Trujillo and Fernandita Pacheco. She was the youngest of her four siblings; Della, Anita, Tony, and Albert....