Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2018

Abedon F. Lopez, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4th, 2018.  He was born December 22, 1936, in Cuarteles NM. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Abedon Lopez Sr. and Manuelita Quintana; sons, Ralph and Robert Lopez; sister, Pita Montoya; brothers, Tony and Michael Lopez. Abedon is survived by his wife, Lorraine; daughter,...

Nov 3, 2018

Justin Gutierrez, 28, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Justin was such a well loved and giving person, he always had a smile on his face and was such an easy guy to make friends with. If he wasn’t working on his cars or riding his motorcycle you could find him with...

Nov 2, 2018

Frank Montez Jr., a 44-year resident of Los Luceros, NM, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Friday, November 2, 2018.  Frank was born in Guadalupe, CA, where he met and married his wife Rosana Ortiz. He moved to Los Luceros in 1974 and became owner of Valley Transmission auto repair in Espanola.  He loved...

Nov 2, 2018

Tonita “Toni” Montoya-Martinez, 94, of Santa Fe, ascended into Heaven on Friday, November 02, 2018 cozily in her home surrounded by her loved ones in Santa Fe.

Tonita was born a twin in Santa Fe, to Juanita Rael and Filomeno Montoya, on June 26, 1924. Though June 26th is what is listed on Toni’s birth certificate, she...

Nov 1, 2018

Rose M. Ortiz , 70, a resident of Pojoaque, was called by Our Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert P. Ortiz, father and mother Ramon and Ramona Lopez and brother Richard Lopez. She was a very strong, loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Rose is survived by...

Oct 31, 2018

ERNESTO MARTINEZ, JR., 75, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Frances Martinez and brother, Roy B. Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his sister-in-law, Beatrice Jimenez; nieces and nephews, Leann Martinez, Felicia Jimenez, Cindy Martinez and Roy Martinez (Phyllis) and numerous other...

Oct 31, 2018

Ralph Ebener Chapman, 65, a resident of White Rock, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 31, 2018. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents Austin Gilbert Chapman Jr. and Mary Blanche Ebener Chapman, father- and mother-in-law Henry and Anna Deck, brothers-in-law George Deck and Michael Johnson, and sister-in-law Sharon Deck Andrews. Ralph is survived by his wife of...

Oct 31, 2018

Beatrice (Bee) Pauline Morton , 92, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Henry Morton; mother, Pauline Parsons; son, William Alan Morton; brother, Gerald (Jerry) Parsons. During WWII, Beatrice worked as an engraver at Bremerton Naval Shipyard and as a teacher at...

Oct 30, 2018

EULALIA M ABEYTA, 90, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isidora and Don Benito Martinez; brothers, Isidoro, Victor and Genaro Martinez; husband, Tony T. Abeyta; sons, Anthony, Arnold and Gabriel Abeyta and many other relatives. Mrs. Abeyta was a loving great mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She...

Oct 30, 2018

Richard Andrew Provan (Randy) Randy passed away in his sleep early Tuesday morning, October 30th 2018. He will be eternally missed. Randy had many passions including reading, hiking, back packing, camping, skiing, and traveling. He took an interest in all of nature, particularly the geology of the southwest. He was a natural teacher and loved introducing his daughters to maps...

Oct 28, 2018

Mary (Maria) S. Padilla , 97, a resident of Ranchitos, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2018, surrounded by her family.  Mary was born on July 30, 1921.  She was preceded by her spouse, Frank Padilla; parents, Juan and Raquel Salazar; in-laws, Pedro and Isabel Padilla; grandchildren, Audrey Padilla, Antonia Mascarenas and Jeremiah...

Oct 25, 2018

George Cottrell - 69, Passed away October 25, 2018 after a lengthy illness. George was born in Colorado on August 14, 1949. He moved to Los Alamos soon after where his father owned the bowling alley in the Community Center. George graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1968. George grew up learning how to fix things and keep...

Oct 25, 2018

DONACIANO DON M. VALDEZ, 97, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Valdez; great-grandson, Marquez Magaña; two sisters, Concesion Chacon, Flora Chavez, three brothers, Elias, Joe and Ben Valdez.  Don served in the US Army during World War II.  Don enjoyed...

Oct 25, 2018

Julian Maestas, 47, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Bences and Corina Maestas; uncles, Julian, Johnny and Gregorio, aunt Porfie; father in law Fred Quintana, cousins; Lucille, Jerry, Herson Jr, Greg Jr, Alex and Lil Zeke, Joey Jr and Antonette. Julian is survived...

Oct 21, 2018

PRECILIANA (PRESY) SAMORA, 75, a resident of Ensenada, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Samora. Preciliana is survived by her sons, Elifar Samora (Valerie), Patrick Samora (Renee); grandchildren, John Paul Salazar, Vanessa, Dolores (Zack), Serenity, Savannah, Amada, Marco,great grandchildren, Antonio, Dominic, Adrian, Dakota, Adyn, and Amaya; sister-in-law, Julia Ulibarri...

Oct 21, 2018

Alice Medina , age 90, a resident of Peñasco left this earth peacefully on Sunday October 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Alice was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Vivianita Roybal, her husband Paul Medina, her sister Betty Pacheco, her brothers Joe and William Roybal, her sons Bobby and Anthony Medina and her...

Oct 21, 2018

ANTHONY ARCHULETA , 56, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Loretta Archuleta. Anthony was a loving, compassionate person all who knew him knew what a great character he portrayed. He enjoyed spending a lot of time in the mountains digging trees and just...

Oct 21, 2018

Margarita Lovato, 94 years of age, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 21, 2018 She was born in Canjilon, on June 10, 1924 and was a previous resident of Cañones and currently a resident of Española for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adelaido and Adelaida Manzanares; her husband, Isaac Lovato;...

Oct 21, 2018

Benjie Lovato, 54, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Benny Lovato; wife, Diane Mares; parents, Jose Lovato and Beatrice Lovato; brother, Joseph Lovato and nephew, JJ Lovato. Benjie was born on December 7, 1963. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids and family, working...

Oct 17, 2018

Wendall K. Barnett, 91, passed away October 17, 2018, peacefully at his home. Wendall was born January 26, 1927 in Bethel, Kansas to William and Minnie Young Barnett. Wendall served in the United States Navy during World War II and achieved rank of Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer (GM3) while serving aboard USS Point Cruz and USS Boxer. He...