Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 18, 2019

Edward L Arrietta, born on November 18th, 1947. A resident of Espanola, NM. Originally from Tuccumcari, NM. Passed away April 18th, 2019. He was most passionate and proud of his four son’s. He was proceeded in death by his sons, Edwin & Vicente Arrietta, brother, Gorge Arrietta, sister, Ramona Maestas, his father, Jose Arrietta Jr. and mother, Josephine Arrietta....

Apr 17, 2019

Edwin L. Arrietta Born April 21st, 1966 a resident of Espanola, NM. Passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019.  His passions were hunting, fishing & the outdoors. He was proceeded in death by his Father, Edward L. & brother, Vicente Arrietta. He was survived by his Mother, Anna Montoya and husband Flavio, Grandmother, Cidelia Miera both of Espanola, NM....

Apr 17, 2019

HELEN KAIN SALAZAR , 80, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 from a sudden illness. She drew her final breath as she was surrounded by her loving family. Helen was preceded in death by her son, Michael Kain, her parents, Edward and Adelita Kain, and her brother, Tommy Kain. Helen was very well...

Apr 16, 2019

Ivan Archuleta (our hero) Ivan Archuleta (or Kid as he was affectionately called), age 79, a lifelong resident of Embudo was called by our Lord at 7:05 am on April 16, of Holy Week . Ivan was born in Embudo on October 29, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Josefina Archuleta, whom he lovingly cared...

Apr 16, 2019

OCTAVIANO (TOBY) GONZALES, 93, a resident of Gallina passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by his family. Octaviano was born March 18, 1926 to Ambrosio and Leocadia Gonzales. Octaviano was preceded in death by both his parents, his wife of 50 years, Lucy Gonzales; son, Johnny Gonzales; granddaughters, Patricia Cordova and Jessica Gonzales; brothers George and Gilbert...

Apr 14, 2019

Manuel M. Martinez , 84, a resident of Santa Cruz, joined the love of his life Mercedes on Sunday, April 14, 2019.  Manuel was born on October 3, 1934 to Jose Guadalupe Martinez and Louisa Romero Martinez. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mercedes Martinez; brothers, Lupe & Erminio; sisters, Louisa, Teresa &...

Apr 12, 2019

Manuel Vargas, 77, a resident of Espanola, passed away to an unexpected illness on Friday, April 12, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Servando Vargas and Maria Paulina Ramirez; sons, Jose Cruz Duran and Javier Vargas. Manuel was a Master Carpenter, who was employed by Pablo Chavez Construction and worked as a self-employed carpenter for many...

Apr 11, 2019

Harold I. “Jaro” Romero Jr., 52, born on June 5, 1966, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father, Harold I. Romero Sr.; son Harold I. Romero III; brother, Orlando S. Romero (Buddy); mother of his children, Betty; grandparents, Filadelfio and Filomena Romero, and Joe F. and Magdalena Montoya....

Apr 11, 2019

Modesta Ruiz 91, a resident of Alcalde, passed away Thursday April 11, 2019 at her home of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vicente Viarrial. Husband, Alfonso Ruiz. Sister Mary Nowinski. Brothers; Felix Martinez, Ceasario, Amarante and Demetrio Viarrial. Parents; Rosendo Villareal and Celestina Martinez. Daughters; Jeannette Quintana and Diane Rosenblum. Modesta was a...

Apr 10, 2019

HENRY ULIBARRI, 84, our hearts are broken. On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 our Husband, Dad and Tata left us. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Anita Ulibarri; brother, Alfonso Reyes Ulibarri and granddaughter, Gabby Horan.

Henry was a marine in the Korean Conflict, Siempre, Semper Fi.  He was a lifelong resident of Tierra...