Duane L Suazo
May 2, 2019
Duane L Suazo, age 50, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away on May 2, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents; Lorenzo and Marie Suazo, and grandparents; Marcelino and Alvanita Suazo and John and Tomacita Gomez. Duane was known to his friends and family as Big D, he touched many peoples lives...
Jose M Martinez
May 1, 2019
Jose Marcelino Martinez , 83, a longtime resident of La Mesilla, NM passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents Malaquias and Julia Martinez; sister, Marina Rosario and father-in-law Enrique Martinez.
He is survived by his...
Jose Tiofilo Eslen Sandoval
May 1, 2019
Jose Tiofilo Eslen Sandoval, a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather went peacefully on May 1, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born December 19, 1929 in Truchas, New Mexico to parents Amanda and Tiofilo Sandoval.
Tiofilo’s father was killed in a mining accident 4 months before his birth and was given his...
Guillermo (Willie) Espinoza
Apr 30, 2019
Guillermo (Willie) M. Espinoza , age 89, a long-time resident of Chimayo, passed away on April 30, 2019, peacefully at his home. Guillermo was born June 25, 1929 in Chimayo, New Mexico to Juan F. Espinoza and Sabina Vigil Espinoza.
Guillermo served proudly in the United States Army, and he enjoyed talking about his experiences...
Johnny Gallegos
Apr 27, 2019
Johnny Gallegos , 69, a resident of Milan, NM passed away peacefully at his home following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leandro Gallegos and Ascencion Gallegos; sister, Rebecca Gallegos, brothers, Patricio and Julian Gallegos. Johnny was originally from Vallecitos, NM, he graduated...
Yvette Martinez
Apr 27, 2019
Yvette Martinez , age 91, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on April 27, 2019 after a brief illness. Yvette was preceded in death by her husband Filiberto J. Martinez, son Phillip Martinez and grandson Kevin Medina. Yvette met her husband Filiberto in Paris France during WWII and became a WWII wife. She was avid French cook...
Adam Garcia
Apr 27, 2019
Adam B. Garcia , age 46, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully after a short illness, early Saturday morning April 27, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Victor and Elisia Martinez and great-grandpa, Benito Martinez; his paternal grandparents, Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia; uncles, Henry Garcia, Gilbert Garcia,...
Tammy Coriz
Apr 26, 2019
TAMMY A. CORIZ , 53, a resident of Medanales, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Phyllis Coriz; brothers, Orlando Coriz, Albert, Jr., and Leonard Coriz; and grandparents, Beatrice and Kenneth Arnold, Santiago and Ann Marie Coriz. Tammy was born in San Francisco, California. She graduated...
Darren Lopez
Apr 26, 2019
DARREN S. LOPEZ, 51, a resident of La Puebla went home with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, April 26, 2019 with his family by his side. Darren was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Lola Maestas, his paternal grandparents, Melisendro and Emma Lopez and his youngest brother Angelo M. Lopez. Darren was a craftsman in the...
Raul Ortiz
Apr 25, 2019
RAUL I. ORTIZ, 71, a resident of Truchas, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Perfecta, father, Ignacio and his brother Tony Lucero. Raul will be lovingly remembered for his beautiful music and talent and his dedication to his family. He is survived by his...
Jessie E Crary
Apr 25, 2019
Jessie "Tacky" Crary, a resident of Taos, found peace on April 25, 2019 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold "Bud" Crary. Tacky and Bud married when she was 16 and spent many happy years together. She left behind her daughters; Jana Berry (Gene) and Jean Taulman (George); grandchildren, Carissa...
James Bramble
Apr 25, 2019
James J. (Jim) Bramble, 99, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 25th. He was surrounded by family at the Los Alamos home of his grandson James Chrobocinski. Jim was born February 1, 1920, one of six sons of Lewis R. Bramble and Winifred T. (Kelly) Bramble of Phillips, Wisconsin. Jim grew up in...
Adala "Grandma Ma’am" Velarde
Apr 24, 2019
Adala M Velarde aka Grandma Ma’am, was the eldest child of the late Juan & Mollie Naranjo. She was born July 17, 1934 in Santa Clara Pueblo. At the age of 5/6, she along with her brother, moved with her parents to Dulce, NM. There she began a new life and as time continued, she had 4 brothers and...
Jose Gomez - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 23, 2019
Obituary for Jose “Joe” E. Gomez
Aztec, NM - Joe went home to our Heavenly Father April 23, 2019 with his family at his side. He was born October 27, 1930 in his grandparent’s home in Dulce, NM. He will be joining the love of his life, his beautiful wife, Clara of 45 years. He is preceded...
Harold Sanchez
Apr 22, 2019
Harold E. Sanchez , 39, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold J. Sanchez and Mary Alice Lopez. Harold grew up ranching with his father and became an avid outdoorsman. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working on cars. He always had a smile on...
Adelina V Morfin
Apr 21, 2019
Adelina V Morfin, 83, a resident of El Guache, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Easter Sunday April 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by grandson Daniel Morfin; parents, Eliseo and Soraida Valdez; sister, Simmie Whiteside and daughter in law Linda Ann Morfin. Adelina is survived by her husband of 66 yrs. Jose Levi Morfin; children, Ronald (Blanca),...
Dorene Mondragon
Apr 21, 2019
DORENE R. MONDRAGON, 61, a resident of Española, previously of Rio Chama, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro “Alex” Mondragon; paternal grandparents, Pedro and Beroniz Garcia; maternal grandparents, Juan and Raquel Salazar; brother, Richard Garcia; infant sister; in-laws, Maclovio and Floripa Mondragon...
Fabian Velarde
Apr 20, 2019
FABIAN VELARDE, 32, was born September 26, 1986, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019 followed by his aunt, Dorene Mondragon. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter E. Velarde; great-grandparents, Peter and Mela Velarde, Eddie and Flora Rodriguez, Pedro and Beroniz Garcia, Juan and Raquel Salazar; grandfather, Jose Medardo Gallegos; uncles, Richard Garcia, Nicholas and Eddie Gallegos; aunt, Donna Gallegos; cousin, Reina Martinez. Everyone will remember...
Ruth C. Moya
Apr 20, 2019
Ruth C. Moya , 84, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Moya; parents, Tranquelino and Juanita Vigil; siblings, Tranquelino, Jr, Lucia Vigil, Isabel Abeyta, Viola Romero, Tessie Gordon, Duane Velasquez and Francis Vigil. Ruth worked many years at...
Evelyn Martinez
Apr 18, 2019
EVELYN ANN MARTINEZ, 71, a resident of Espanola passed away on Thursday April 18, 2019 of a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hipolito and Sarah Gallegos; daughter, Annette Martinez, son, Isaac Martinez; ex-husband, Tommy Martinez; granddaughter, Jennifer Martinez, and great-granddaughter, Sarah Vasquez. Evelyn loved being outdoors, she loved gardening, her...
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