Obituary Listing

Mar 13, 2019

MARIA “GLORIA” T. GALLEGOS, 83, a resident of El Guache, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Gallegos; parents, Frank and Creselda Trujillo; brother, Elidio Trujillo, sister, Eufelia Lopez.  Gloria was a teacher within the Espanola schools for many years. She loved traveling,...

Mar 13, 2019

JOSE O. LOPEZ, 75, a resident of Cordova, passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Jose was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Flora Lopez; son, Joseph Lopez; parents, Pedro Lopez and Albinita Martinez; in-laws, Vidal and Rosarito Trujillo and Priscilla Romero; brother, Alcadio Martinez; Godson, Dillon Romero; niece, Amanda...

Mar 11, 2019

JOHN T. SANCHEZ, 83, a resident of Dixon passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his children, Elaine Sanchez, Eluid Sanchez; parents, Eliud and Gregorita Sanchez; sister, Lorraine Velarde, Eileen Olivas, brother, Salomon Sanchez. John is survived by his wife, Lorraine Sanchez; children, Donna Sanchez, Darlene Atencio (Pedro),...

Mar 11, 2019

Anita Tafoya Drum, 61, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on March 11, 2019. She was born on April 18, 1957.  She was preceded in death by her father, Eleuterio Tafoya; brothers, Nick and Richard Tafoya; sister, Aurora Tafoya; grandparents, Amarante and Anita Jacquez and Bernardo and Miquelita Tafoya.  She is survived by her husband, Timothy Drum, children, William Bower and Melissa Drum; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Savannah,...

Mar 10, 2019

ELSIE R. AMAYA, 78, a resident of Chimayo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many left us on Sunday, March 10, 2019. She will be dearly missed by al those who knew and loved and cared for her. Elsie was born on July 6, 1940 in Chimayo New Mexico.  She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 8, 2019

DORIAN AVILA-CHAVEZ, 29, a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpected on Friday, March 8, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Petra Avila, grandfather, Manuel Chavez; aunts, Flor Avila and Blanca Chavez. Dorian loved motorcycles, he was a craftsman and loved playing basketball. He had a contagious smile and was a joker. He is survived by his parents,...

Mar 2, 2019

MANUEL PENA, 90, a resident of La Madera, formerly of Minturn, CO passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  Manuel was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Pena; parents, Octaviano and Epifania Pena; siblings, Laura Pena, Flora Griego; sons, Richard Pena, Nestorita Vargas, Steve Pena; grandsons, Georgie Pena and Robert Pena.  Manuel was an Hermano in La Morada de...

Feb 25, 2019

Jacqueline Peckham, passed away on Feb. 25, 2019. She had just turned 72. She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Zaugg and husband, Tom and Lois Peckham; brother, Allen Peckham and wife, Karlena; by her nieces, Irene Zaugg, Paige Peckham and wife, Stacey, and Abby Schmitz and husband, Mark, and by nephew, Brian Zaugg. She was preceded in death...

Feb 24, 2019

FELONIZ M. ROYBAL , 88, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Feloniz was preceded in death by her parents, Serafin and Elisaida Barela, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her loving husband, Salome Roybal; brother, Eloy Harvey Barela and wife...

Feb 23, 2019

DAVID E. ARCHULETA, 88, a resident of Cebolla passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia U. Archuleta; his parents Antonio P. and Marcelina Archuleta; brothers, Baltazar, Felipe (Florentina), Pablino (Margaret), Jose (Frances) Archuleta, sisters Susana Atencio (Antonio), Romanita Roybal (Vicente), Odelia Baker (Joe); brother-in-law,...

Feb 23, 2019

Bernie T. Manzanares 46, a resident of El Rito went to be with our Lord from a horrific car accident on Saturday, February 23, 2019 on his way home from work.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gavino and Maria Manzanares; his Godparents, Benceslado and Claudina Martinez (aunt and uncle); brother, Antonio Manzanares; Uncle who was like a...

Feb 23, 2019

Rosina Q. Martinez , 85, a lifelong resident of Cebolla, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 23, 2019 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustavo Martinez, Sr.; parents, Luis and Dulcinea Quintana; her only brother, Delfin Quintana; and brother-in-law, Gilbert D. Martinez. Rosina was the backbone of the family and...

Feb 21, 2019

HARRY MARTINEZ, 55, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 following a lengthy illness.  He was preceded in death by his father, Horacio Martinez; step-father, Gilbert Barela; maternal grandmother, Francisquita Martinez, paternal grandparents, Rebecca and Fernando Martinez; brothers, Harold and Halbert Martinez, sister, Evangeline Madrid; father and mother-in-law, Jose Ernesto and Virginia Jaramillo. Harry was a...

Feb 17, 2019

ANGIE R. MARTINEZ, 74, a resident of Fairview, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Angie was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Estella Martinez; husband, Fidel Martinez Jr.; brother, George Martinez; infant son, Francis Xavier. She received her master’s degree in business administration from NMHU in Portales, NM. She was a computer teacher at the Santa Fe...

Feb 16, 2019

Lydia Ruby (Fresquez) Martinez, 80, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Leadville, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Sotero and Anna Maria Fresquez; husband, Lee M. Martinez; children, Timothy Cochise, and Rebecca Martinez; many brothers and sisters and best friend, Minnie Martinez. Lydia was a very loving woman. She enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2019

Stefanie Salazar, 34, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Teofilo Vigil; brother, Dean Salazar, and uncle, Alfred Espinoza. Stefanie was employed as a computer technician with Los Alamos National Lab which she loved doing. She was an amazing mother to her children and was a...

Feb 15, 2019

ROSE M. LUCERO, 79, a resident of Cuyamungue, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete Lucero and Nieves T. Fernandez; daughter, Kathy Borrego; sister, Prescilla Herrera; brother-in-law, Raymond Herrera; father of her children and former husband, Bobby Borrego. Rose is survived by her...

Feb 15, 2019

VERONICA ROMERO, 33, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Uvaldo Romero; brother Miguelito Romero; maternal great-grandparents, Rafael and Precide Lopez; paternal grandmother, Florida Romero; uncles Gary Cordova and Donaciano Romero and cousin David Lopez.

Veronica was a loving and caring person with a big...

Feb 14, 2019

FLORA F. MONTOYA, 89, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2019, with her family by her side. She was kind, sincere and loved having her family and friends around her. She was preceded in death by her parents Servando and Sabinita Fernandez, husband Trinidad and grandson Angelo. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra and...

Feb 12, 2019

With broken hearts we share that Lonnie B. Martinez (Suka), age 48, a resident of Chimayo originally of Cordova, passed to eternal rest on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, David Martinez; maternal grandparents, Juan and Adelina Trujillo; paternal grandparents, Fidel and Emilia Martinez; aunt, Bertha Sandoval; uncles, Roberto and Genaro Trujillo; close...