Obituary Listing

May 30, 2019

ELMER VELASQUEZ, Age 59, a resident of Cañones passed away on the early morning of May 30, 2019, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his brothers Genaro Velasquez Jr. and Juan Velasquez, brother-in-law Arturo Valdez, father-in-law Waldo Maestas, and mother-in-law Carlota Maestas. He was the youngest of nine children born to the late Genaro and...

May 29, 2019

DWAYNE KOON, 46, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rayferd and Maria Koon; brother, Ray Allen Koon; In-laws, Phillip and Emily Talachy and numerous brothers-in-law. Dwayne was a very kind hearted person who loved his family dearly. He was a wonderful husband and father. He enjoyed the...

May 29, 2019

Pat F. Valerio, 84, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend of many, and a resident of El Duende passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gregorio and Josefita Lovato; parents, Fruitoso and Antonia Valerio; granddaughter, Venessa Valerio; brother, Max Valerio; Sister Bernie Archuleta; sister, Virginia Vigil; Son Frank Valerio; brother-in-law, Sam,...

May 26, 2019

Nicolas Gilbert Olivas , 60, a resident of Chamita, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 due to an accident while doing what he was passionate about, mining clay for his pottery. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Olivas. Nicolas was born and raised in the small community of El Llano in Española, New...

May 24, 2019

Donna P. Gutierrez , 59, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael P. Tafoya; sister, Leslie Fawn Tafoya and grandmother Legoria Tafoya.  Donna was the backbone of her family, which she loved and cared for so much, especially her grandchildren. She especially...

May 24, 2019

Norman Rodriguez , 51, was called by the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alferino and Amelia Rodriguez. He is survived by numerous relatives who loved and cared for him. Public visitation will begin on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of...

May 24, 2019

Melvin S. Gurule, 61, a resident of Llano Largo, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose F. Gurule and brother in law, Rick Muniz. Melvin served proudly in the U.S. Army, who took part in the Weapons Infantry. He worked as a professional carpenter for a variety of project including custom...

May 23, 2019

SHANE M. ARGUELLO, 30, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019.  Shane was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him like a son, Abedon and Eliziada Arguello; maternal grandmother, Elviria Lopez, paternal grandparents, Eluid and Eliziada Arguello; Godfather, Gilbert Lopez; cousins, Eric and Benito Ortega. Shane loved the outdoors, he loved hunting fishing and...

May 19, 2019

Harold Peña , 64, a lifelong resident of Servilleta Plaza, passed away peacefully on his Birthday, May 19th, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolfo and Bersabe Peña; brother, Rudy Peña Jr.; Father-in-law, Rubel Baldonado Sr.; unborn grand-child Juniper Niño. He is survived by his loving wife...

May 18, 2019

Anthony W. Trujillo ‘’Hawk’’ 51, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father Seledon R Trujillo; sister Edna Marie Elva Trujillo, and Angel Chrystyne Trujillo. He was born January 30, 1968 in Las Cruces, NM. He was a 1986 graduate from Pojoaque Valley Highschool. He...

May 18, 2019

ISABEL A. SANCHEZ, 65, a resident of Cordova went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019 surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Remijio and Adelia Torrez; father-in-law, Dennis Sanchez; sister, Maria Floy Medart and husband Ralph; brothers, Polito and Adeliado Torrez; brothers-in-law, Eloy Lujan, Jesse...

May 18, 2019

MONIKA ROMERO, 75, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away of a long-fought illness on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  Monika was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Romero; parents, Ottis Mathes; brother, Peter Mathes; sisters-in-law, Linda Franco, Loren Pacheco, Angelina Arguello, brother-in-law, John Romero.  Monika was born in Berlin Germany on September 1, 1943. She had a memorable childhood...

May 17, 2019

GENEVA SALAZAR, 63, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Emeteria Salazar; brother, Tony Salazar; sister, Dolores Gonzales; grandfather, Edwardo Salazar; grandmother, Octavanita Naranjo and nephew, Bobby (B.J.) Baros. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister. She always spoke...

May 17, 2019

Larry F. Sanchez , 61, a lifelong resident of La Puebla, N.M. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2019 with his daughter and grandbaby at his side. Larry was a well known contractor who took joy in creating something out of nothing. His tile remodels were a work of art and he could fix anything. He enjoyed...

May 15, 2019

Reyes (Rae) Manzanares, 75 , was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on May 15, 2019. Reyes was preceded in death by her parents Jose Y. and Sinforoza Rivera; father and mother in law Alejandro and Adolfa Manzanares of Canjilon; sisters, Bertha Rivera and Sinfor Gomez; brothers, Jose Sabino, Perfecto, Isidoro, Leo, and Juan Rivera. Reyes...

May 15, 2019

Linda Garcia 66, of Peñasco, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Mary Lovato, her sister Helen and her father-in-law Daniel Garcia.  Linda was born September 17, 1952 in Alamosa, CO and was raised in Ojo Caliente.  She retired from the U.S. Postal Service where she worked for many years...

May 12, 2019

WINTER IVY MADRID , 35, a resident of Chama, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  Winter was preceded in death by her brother, Chance Madrid; father, Emilio Madrid. Winter loved her peaceful days when she found time, she loved to practice on her art work. A complete free spirit is just one way to describe her loving...

May 12, 2019

Jeremy Lee Medlin , loving son, brother, father, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Chama at the age of 43. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Goldie Medlin; paternal grandparents, Maria Alcaria Moya and Jose Onofre Moya; brother, Michael Joseph Moya; aunts, Laurie Phillips and Rebecca...

May 12, 2019

Bettie L. Kerr, 89, passed away May 12, 2019 at Aspen Ridge Lodge in Los Alamos, NM where she was a resident for the last 18 months. Bettie was born on August 18, 1929 in Roswell, New Mexico to parents Jewell Ryan and Carleton Poe, both from well-known families in Chavez and De Baca counties.

When her...

May 10, 2019

Lloyd Douglas Staley , 72, a resident of Hernandez passed away peacefully on May 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence and Kathryn Staley and siblings John and Kate Staley.  Lloyd Douglas served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He worked for the State of New...