Obituary Listing

Feb 3, 2019

REGINA BARTLETT, 82, a resident of Hernandez, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Bartlett, Jr.; parents, Pedro and Severa Trujillo; sisters, Eloisa Maez, Senobia Padilla and brothers, Luis and Leroy Trujillo; grandson, Andrew Sisneros; great-grandchildren, Alex Christopher Sisneros. Regina is survived by her children, Carol Sisneros (Alex), RoseAnn Vigil...

Feb 2, 2019

MINNIE MARTINEZ, 79, a resident of Espanola, passed away unexpected on Saturday, February 2, 2019.  Minnie was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Gilbert Padilla; son, Pete Padilla; husband, Solomon Martinez; parents, Estanislado and Octavianita Naranjo; sisters, Ramoncita Vigil, Emiteria Salazar and Rumalda Martinez. Minnie was a seamstress by trade, she loved music and had a green thumb for...

Jan 30, 2019

After a courageous battle with bladder cancer, DIANA TAYLOR , a resident of White Rock, NM passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 67.

She was born on May 5, 1951 in Las Vegas, NM and was the eldest of five children born to Donald and Sylvia...

Jan 30, 2019

After a courageous battle with breast cancer, Annet Acomb, a resident of White Rock, NM went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 61. She was born on June 16, 1957 in Enid, OK to Johnny and Emma Quinton. She grew up in Enid and Okmulgee, OK and graduated Okmulgee High...

Jan 29, 2019

Brian Thompson died January 29, 2019 at the age of 68. He was born in Indiana, the only child of Earl and Florine Thompson. Brian earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s in English and world history. In 1972 Brian and wife Carol moved to Espanola, where both worked for McCurdy Mission School. Brian spent 13 years...

Jan 29, 2019

SELUSTRIANO GONZALES, 89, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonefacio and Juanita Gonzales; father and mother-in-law David and Bernadita Romero; infant daughter, Frances Gonzales; stepson, Finiano Romero; brothers, Ramon (Elisaida) and Juan (Christina) Gonzales; sister, Romelia (Mariano) Salas; grandson, Luciano...

Jan 28, 2019

MS. HELEN MARIE SHIRLEY, 60, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Ms. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucy Eatmon.  Helen was always a hard worker. She also had a heart of Gold. She always took great pride in the Delancey St. Foundation. She loved visiting the local casinos, including Buffalo...

Jan 27, 2019

PORFIRIO TRUJILLO “PORKY”, a resident of La Mesilla, formerly of Cordova passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Trujillo; sister, Sylvia Cordova, brothers, Joe, Meliton and Ricky Trujillo. He is survived by his wife, Thi Thanh Loc Do Trujillo; daughter, Wendy Trujillo of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Andrea...

Jan 26, 2019

ZACARIAS M. SANCHEZ, 49, a resident of Espanola, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Sanchez; brothers, Angel, Asel and Eric Sanchez. Zacarias is survived by his mother, Theresa Rivera; children, Mendie Trujillo, Lorenzo Sanchez, Rosita Sanchez and husband Efrin Ruiz, and Lucus...

Jan 25, 2019

Richard G. Valdez , age 79, the rock of his family and a resident of La Villita, went to his eternal home with our Lord on Friday, January 25, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelio and Cruzita Valdez; sisters, Frutosa Dupree; Edumenia Martinez; Criselda Trujillo; and Mary Garcia; brothers, Rosinaldo Valdez; Floyd Valdez...

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...