Julie Valdez
Dec 23, 2018
Julie Martha Valdez, 67, a resident of Vadito passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Belen Sanchez; sister, Norma Sanchez; son-in-law, Ernesto Gonzales, Jr.; grandsons, Steven and Justin Valdez and great-granddaughter, Adianna Jacquez. Julie was a woman with a heart of gold like no other. Julie had...
Virginia Reichelt
Dec 22, 2018
Virginia Marie Marshall Reichelt passed out of this world on December 22, 2018. Her chronological age at passing was 92, but depending on the day and situation she would tell you it was 94 (if she wanted to impress upon you the full weight of her years and wisdom); an even 90 (for days she preferred ease of counting);...
Orlando Sanchez
Dec 22, 2018
ORLANDO SANCHEZ 90, a resident of Ojo Sarco, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his children, Nadine Velasquez (Delfinio) and Orlando Sanchez, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Antoinette Sanchez; sister, Ruth Martinez (Horacio); grandchildren, Matt Velasquez, Isaac Velasquez (Marina) and Nicole Sanchez-Pacheco (Scott); great-grandchildren, Christopher and Patrick...
Sydney Spears Law
Dec 21, 2018
Sydney Ann Spears Law, age 68, went peacefully to be with the Lord in the comfort of her home in Chamita, Friday, December 21, 2018. Sydney is preceded in death by her parents, James D. Spears and Joe Ann Spears, and her brother Danny Spears. She is survived by her brother Edward Spears (Kathy) and numerous nieces and nephews....
Reta Griffin
Dec 21, 2018
Reta Bunnell Griffin, age 93, of Longview, TX, formerly of Los Alamos NM passed away on December 21, 2018. Reta Bunnell was born at Fairport, MO, on September 18, 1925, to Elbert H. Bunnell and Gladys Bunnell. She was preceded in death by her Father, Elbert H. Bunnell, her Mother, Gladys Bunnell Owen, her sister Maxine Bunnell, brother Elbert...
Celeste Montoya
Dec 21, 2018
Celeste Montoya, 29, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward M. Hartt; grandparents, Belarmino and Edna Hartt. Ms. Montoya is survived by her mother, Lorraine Montoya; children, Jenea Perez Montoya and Faith Rhiannon Coca Montoya; boyfriend, James Coca; sister, Iesha Hartt; nieces and...
Dionicia (Donna) Valdez
Dec 21, 2018
Dionicia (Donna) Valdez, 62, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully following a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, December 21, 2018 at home, with her daughters at her bedside. Donna was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Faith Valdez; father, Salomon Archuleta; brother, Michael Lucero, and niece Karen Camille Bustamante. Donna was born in...
EDDIE ARCHULETA
Dec 19, 2018
Eddie Mack Archuleta, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the home of a family friend. he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maximiana and Elias Archuleta, Elena and Telesfor Duran; parents Ross and Natividad (Lala) Archuleta and his sister Lillian Gutierrez and his two brother’s ben and Armando Archuleta. He lived in California until recently...
Florence Roybal
Dec 18, 2018
FLORENCE ROYBAL, 88, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. Florence was born in Northern New Mexico to Albert and Leonor Leichtle. She is proceeded in death by her parents; husband of 60 years, Santiago Roybal, Jr.; son Philip; her brothers Albert, George, Elmer, Ephraim, Wilder and Donald, and sister Nora. ...
Jose Archuleta
Dec 18, 2018
JOSE ADRIAN ARCHULETA, 83, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife Teresita Irene Archuleta; maternal grandparents, Jesus and Epimenia Campos; paternal grandparents, Elias and Maximiana Archuleta; parents, Vicente and Deluvina Archuleta; father and mother-in-law, Jose Elario and Carolina Montoya; sister, Elva Herrera; brothers, Vicente...
DOROTHY DIXON
Dec 16, 2018
DOROTHY M. DIXON, 62, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Alice Dixon; nephew, JohnRay Gurule; siblings, Leroy and Isidoro Dixon; nephew, Brian Dixon; brothers-in-law, Fred Medina, Michael Romero and Ersenio Archuleta. She was employed for Espanola Schools for 27 years. She...
Dr. David (Dave) Williams
Dec 16, 2018
On Sunday, December 16, 2018, David (Dave) Williams peacefully passed away at home at the age of 82. Dave was born on September 21, 1936 in Okmulgee, OK and was raised in Hobbs, NM. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico in 1958 and his M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine in...
Federico Lovato
Dec 16, 2018
FEDERICO M. LOVATO, 95, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celia V. Lovato; parents, Juan Rafael and Maria Luz Lovato; siblings, Medardo Lovato (Simosea), Angelica Aragon (Emiliano), Isaque Lovato (Margarita), Eva Velasquez (Genaro), Patrocinia Serrano (Aquliano), Norman Lovato...
Evila Gallegos
Dec 15, 2018
EVILA R. GALLEGOS, 76, a resident of Espanola, passed away at home on Saturday, December 15, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo Gallegos; daughter, Sylvia Gallegos; son, Manuel Gallegos; step-son, Gonzalo Gallegos Jr.; step-daughter, Susie Acosta; parents, Antonio Ortega and Luz Pena; brother, Tony Ortega. She had a passion for cooking and the majority of...
Dorothy Gallegos
Dec 15, 2018
Dorothy M. Gallegos , a resident of Chama, born on July 29, 1937 to Juan and Mela Mares, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Domingo; daughter Gloria; granddaughters Bryanna and Bryonny; brothers William, Frank and Johnny Mares; sisters Frances and Reyes, Ramoncita Martinez and Angie Bateman. Dorothy...
Martina Garcia
Dec 14, 2018
Martina Garcia, 49, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 following a short illness. Martina was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ismael Garcia, aunts, Elisa Garcia, Josephine Roybal and husband, Serafin, uncle, Gilbert Garcia; parents Lionel and Martha Garcia, and brother, Michael Garcia. Martina was the oldest of her six siblings. She was like a...
Ralph Borrego
Dec 10, 2018
Ralph L Borrego, 59, a resident of Sombrillo and formally of El Guique, passed away on December 10th 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arturo and Arabella Borrego, paternal grandparents; Rafael and Deluvina Borrego, maternal grandparents; Apolonio and Arminda Gallegos and brother; Floyd Borrego. Ralph was known for having a big heart and was always willing...
Ronnie "Cholo" Martinez
Dec 10, 2018
Ronnie B. Martinez “Cholo”, 46, a resident of Cordova, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Martinez, father, Jose Rubel Martinez, brother, Tommy Martinez; nephews, Ryan Caleb Medina and Jaystin Martinez; paternal grandparents, Octavio and Patrocina Martinez, maternal grandparents, Frank Chavez and Carmelita Salazar. ...
Adelina Valdez
Dec 9, 2018
Adelina Maria Valdez, 88, a resident of Vadito, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Adelina was born to her parents, Brigido and Clorinda Cordova. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Octaviano J. Valdez; parents, Brigido and Clorinda; children, Rosalie, Josephine, Billy and Carmen; grandson, Adrian Romero and...
Crystal Gallegos
Dec 9, 2018
CRYSTAL “SAD GIRL” GALLEGOS , 38, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony Gallegos; brother, Brian Gallegos; grandparents, Claudina and Lalo Salazar and Eloisa Gallegos; uncle, Andres Salazar and aunt, Alicia Salazar. Crystal was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed making people laugh...
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