Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2019

MARGARET VAUGHAN SIEBEL  JULY 15, 1957-JANUARY 1, 2019

Margaret Vaughan Siebel died suddenly on January 1, 2019 of aortic dissection, with her loving husband, Stuart Brown, by her side.  They had only recently moved to New Mexico.

Margaret grew up in Chappaquiddick, Massachusetts and India, where her step-father Clarence Andrade was a consultant with the...

Jan 21, 2019

MARGARET ANN HOLLABAUGH, 92, born and raised in El Dorado Kansas on July 18, 1926 and moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1973, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Amy Greeley; sister, Nina Kershner, and Grandson, Joey Hollabaugh. Margaret was extremely artistic, with a degree in Fine Arts....

Jan 20, 2019

Dolores V. Romero, 77, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leandro  and Teresina Romero; sisters, Elizaida Gomez and Frances Romero; niece, Yolanda Prudencio and nephews Max and George Jr. Gomez. Dolores was a caring and loving sister, and tia. She loved her family unconditionally and...

Jan 17, 2019

Loren Pacheco, 72, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 17, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her beloved children, Jackie Pacheco Ciskowski and Roland Pacheco; beloved mother and father, Anita and Amarante Romero; her precious sisters, Linda Franco and Angie Arguello, her brothers, Felix and John Romero; her loving nephew...

Jan 16, 2019

OLIVIA R. GURULE , 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 with her entire family by her side.

Olivia was preceded in death by her father, Joe V. Gurule; in-laws, Genevieve and Marcello Sandoval; brothers-in-law, Orlando Sandoval, Joaquin (Sonny) Sandoval, and Valentine Montoya.

Olivia was a graduate of Santa Cruz High School...

Jan 14, 2019

KENNETH “COACH” MARTINEZ, 66, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ramon (JR) and Julia Martinez; grandmother, Senida Jaramillo; father-in-law, Juan C. Martinez. He was an educator for the Española and McCurdy schools but started teaching in Peñasco. He coached all sports in...

Jan 14, 2019

MARY LOU STELLA SALAZAR, 80, a resident of La Mesilla passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 14, 2019. She was a devoted cosmetologist for over 50 years in the surrounding communities; and had such a passion for it and she continued at home, even after she retired. She loved being outdoors watering her flowers, watching and...

Jan 13, 2019

EDUARDO F. PACHECO, 73, a resident of Rio Lucio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Pacheco; parents, Crecencio and Eduvigen Pacheco; siblings, Floyd, Santiago Pacheco, Rose Payan and Elizaida Gurule; brothers-in-law, Teddy Abeyta, Gregory, Benny and Ernest Lopez; in-laws, Louis and Reyecita Lopez; close cousin,...

Jan 13, 2019

Arturo F. “El Tury” Medina, 76, a lifelong resident of El Potrero de Chimayo, peacefully joined our Lord in Heaven, surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Medina and Sofia Sandoval; stepmother, Gripinia Medina; sisters, Merlene Candelaria and Orlinda Griffin; brothers, Levi, Michael, and Gene...

Jan 13, 2019

ANDREW ORTEGA, 32, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in the line of duty. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca “Lulu” Ortega. Andrew was a member of the 91st Engineer Battalion of the 1st Calvary Division, III Corps and Fort Hood. He previously worked at the Ohkay Owingeh Casino as a security...

Jan 12, 2019

VIOLA S. MORFIN , 84, a resident of Albuquerque, and born in Youngsville, passed away of natural causes, surrounded by her loved ones on January 12, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Morfin, Sr.; daughter, Lorraine Romero; infant son, Joseph Morfin; mother, Raquel Serrano; father, Aquilino Serrano; step-mother, Patrocinia Serrano; brothers,...

Jan 11, 2019

Eloy “Pancho” Gallegos, 76, a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Juanita Gallegos; parents Gabriel and Corina Gallegos; sister Maryeve Martinez. Eloy served honorably for over 20 years and was a retiree of the US Air Force. Eloy loved being in the outdoors hunting and fishing he...

Jan 11, 2019

Adolfa Lucero, 83, a lifelong resident of Lyden, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 peacefully at home with her beloved pet Tinkerbell by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Ignacio Lucero; parents Jose and Lucia Sena; brothers Ralph Sena and Vicente Montoya Jr. Adolfa; sister Rosie Quintana. Adolfa loved going and spending time at all...

Jan 8, 2019

Duane Verley, 61, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away of natural causes on January 8, 2019.

Duane was born February 26, 1957 in Rawlins, WY, he is the son of James and Sharon Verley.

He was raised in Sheridan, Wyoming and upon graduation served 6 years as an EM2 on the USS James Monroe...

Jan 8, 2019

JOSE BENITO MONTOYA, 69, a resident of Lyden, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Montoya; parents, Jose Ignacio and Carlota Montoya; sisters, Irene Lopez and Eufelia Valdez; brothers, Joe Jr., Jose F. and Arturo and brother-in-law, Rex Roybal. Benito was known for having a Pepsi...

Jan 8, 2019

RENEE A. MARTINEZ, 43, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Renee was preceded in death by her daughter, Janaee Martinez; mother, Loraine Martinez, father, Savino Martinez; grandparents, Antonio and Gregoria Martinez; brothers, Benjie and Tomas Martinez; uncles, Gilberto Martinez, aunt, Olga Martinez; cousins, Evan Martinez, Donna Martinez, and Anthony Martinez. She is survived by her...

Jan 7, 2019

JOSE E. ARCHULETA, 90, a resident of Chili passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 following a lengthy illness.  Jose was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Archuleta; son, James Archuleta; parents, Antonio and Marceline Archuleta; siblings, Susan Atencio, Romanita Roybal, Pablino Archuleta, Oriela Baker, Felipe Archuleta, and Baltzar Archuleta. Jose married Frances in 1957 and they were...

Jan 7, 2019

MaryAgnes Valdez, 68, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. MaryAgnes Valdez was preceded in death by her son Danny Valdez and parents Erminio and Alejandrina Martinez. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother and loved her family dearly.  She is survived by her husband of of 48 years Felix Valdez,...

Jan 6, 2019

Arturo (Artie) Baca, 55, a resident of El Rito, passed away unexpectedly on January 6th, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his father Ramon D. Baca, grandparents Frank and Felicita Sena, and grandmother Guadalupe Baca. Artie radiated such an amazing energy, that you could feel it the second he walked into the room, he had such a way...

Jan 6, 2019

CONSUELO HELEN MONTOYA, 80, a resident of Chama, passed away of Natural Causes on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Montoya; father, Candido Moya, mother, Sophia Serrano; sisters, Mela Salazar, Grace Short, Lupita Martinez and Teresa Martinez, brothers, Onofre Moya, Cerriaco Moya, and Emilio Moya. Consuelo is survived by her sons, Freddie...