Obituary Listing

Dec 9, 2018

ROBERT A. VIGIL, (BOBO), 44, a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 9, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his father, Andy Vigil; brothers, Nelson Vigil and Juanito Manzanares, sister, Martina Vigil; maternal grandparents, Jose and Maria Manzanares, paternal grandmother, Beronize Vigil; special niece, Nicole Vigil; Nino, Ruben Manzanares; special friend Gabriel (Bobo) Valdez and...

Dec 8, 2018

SERAFIN BARELA , a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Barela; son, Yancy Barela; grandson, Patrick Baca; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Serafin is survived by his brother, Eloy Barela and wife Edulia of Gypsum, CO; sister, Felonise Roybal and husband Solome of Santa...

Dec 8, 2018

MICHAEL ROBERT GARCIA, 45, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ismael Garcia, aunts, Elisa Garcia, Josephine Roybal and husband, Serafin, uncle, Gilbert Garcia; parents Lionel and Martha Garcia, and sister, Martina Garcia. Michael was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Desert...

Dec 8, 2018

EMMA U. LOPEZ , 93, a resident of La Puebla passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 8, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Willie (Lydia) Ernesto (Olivama) Samuel (Tonia) Martha, and Emilio Jr. Martinez; and one grandson, Angelo Lopez Sr. She was born on July 21, 1925 in Chimayo, NM, she...

Dec 6, 2018

A.J. MARES, 20, a resident of the Española Valley passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ben Romero; step-grandparents, Orlando and Isabelle Vigil; great-grandparents, Esquire and Aurora Mares; uncles, Benjie and Andy Romero; maternal great-grandparents, Tomás and Josefa Garcia. Alexander James Mares, known to family and friends as “AJ” was...

Dec 6, 2018

Bernie A. Archuleta III, 50, a resident of Fairview, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father Dr. Bernie O. Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Bernabe and Delfina Archuleta; maternal grandparents, Harold and Charlene Hartell. Bernie loved being outdoors enjoying nature, snowmobiling and working on cars. His favorite pastime was being...

Dec 5, 2018

ELENA M. FRESQUEZ, 77, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Elena was preceded in death by her parents; Aniceto and Magdalena Montoya, brothers; Silviano Baca and Ben Montoya, sister; Rosario Vigil, grandson; Nicholas Fresquez, sons; James, Michael and Joe Fresquez Galvan. Elena is survived by her sisters; Rosenda and Ermenda Martinez, husband Joe...

Dec 4, 2018

ELVIRA (ELVIE) GIEZENTANNER , 89, a resident of Espanola, formerly of California, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Elvira was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Giezentanner; parents, Felipe and Julianita Maestas; brothers, Henry Maestas (Mary), Benito Maestas (Angie); Santiago Maestas (Eufemia), Johnny Maestas (Mercy) and sister Charlotte Velasquez (Lucas); brothers-in-law, Ben Espinoza and...

Dec 4, 2018

MICHAEL F. SANCHEZ, SR. died peacefully at home on his La Villita ranch on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Avelino and Mary Frances Sanchez, Jr. and father-in-law, Frank La Badie Sr.

Michael attended Holy Cross Catholic School in Santa Cruz and was an Española Valley High...

Dec 2, 2018

Nathan Joseph Garcia, 38, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his father, Noberto Garcia; maternal grandfather, Joe M. Trujillo; paternal grandparents, Amarante and Prisciliana Garcia; maternal great-grandparents, Jose Tomas and Teodosia Marquez. Nathan is survived by his loving...

Nov 30, 2018

Celina V. Sanchez was born on October 3, 1925 to Jose Dolores Valdez and Juanita Lujan Valdez in Dixon.  She was the fifth child of ten. Her siblings who predeceased her were Gregorita “Golla” Sanchez, Beroniz “Cona” Archuleta, Zacarias Valdez, Silas Valdez, Laura Duran, Rose DeHerrera, Lucy Valdez Segura and Alice Arellano.  She is survived by her youngest brother,...

Nov 30, 2018

Louis Eugene Fernandez , 39, a resident of Española, passed away from a illness on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Priscilla Fernandez; maternal grandparents, Joe Benito and Mary Sanchez; his infant son, Abraham Fernandez; grandparent in-laws, Jose Merced and Petrita Quintana and uncle, Benito Sanchez Jr. Louis...

Nov 30, 2018

Margie Warner, 97, a lifelong resident of Jaconita, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2018 of natural causes at her home in San Pedro surrounded by her loving family. Margie was born October 1, 1921 in Jaconita. She was an active member of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe in Pojoaque. Margie worked hard all her life to provide for...

Nov 29, 2018

NICOLE RENEE ROMERO , 31, a resident of Chimayo was called home on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  Nicole was a McCurdy graduate class of “2005”. She earned her associate degree in criminal Justice and office administrations at Northern New Mexico College.  She was an employee at Los Alamos National Laboratory until she went on to pursue her...

Nov 29, 2018

JUAN A. VIGIL, 56, a resident of Chama/Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  Juan was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Adonida Vigil; grandparents, Edwardo (Nick) Rivas and Antonia Rivas, Leballo and Rosario Vigil; brothers, Toby and Tony, sister, Patricia Vigil and sister-in-law, Gloria Vigil. Juan was a good person who had a big...

Nov 26, 2018

Daniel Joseph Thielen, 68, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 26th after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Agnes Thielen; siblings, Joan, Marjorie, Geraldine, David and George; brother-in-law Chet; father-in law, Orlando Quintana.  Dan was...

Nov 24, 2018

William Lee Massengale (Bill), passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 with family by his side after living for 9 years with early-onset Alzheimer’s, complicated at the end by cancer. He was born on November 10, 1950 in Velasco, Texas, attended Brazosport High School, became an Eagle Scout, and graduated from Texas A & M in Electrical...

Nov 23, 2018

Emilia “Emma” Borreg0, 102, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Borrego in 2003 and her first husband Augustine Cisneros in 1963; parents Cesario and Manuela Maldonado; brothers Luis, Eutimio, Hilario, Porfirio, Manuel, Guillermo and Leopoldo Maldonado; sisters Petra Muñoz, Pasquala Chacon and Avelina...