Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...