Obituary Listing

Sep 28, 2018

James Coulter passed on to his Heavenly home on September 28, 2018 at the age of 101. Born the son of George and Mabel Coulter, he grew up the middle of seven children on a farm in southern Illinois during the Great Depression.

He had a happy childhood in a close-knit family, but following his graduation from...

Sep 28, 2018

Rae Anna Elena Martinez , 26, of Espanola, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, September 28th, 2018, passing peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Las Cruces to Nancy Sanchez and Mark Martinez, June 4th, 1992. She is preceded in death by her dad Mark M. Martinez, nina Loretta Griego, paternal great-grandparents Antonio...

Sep 25, 2018

Evangelina T. Martinez , 88, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 due to natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zac Martinez; parents, Felix and Martina Trejo; son-in-laws, Daniel Rocha and Richard Jaramillo and grandson, Dion Jaramillo. She was the last survivor of her siblings, Teodoro, Delfina, Rosa, Lala,...

Sep 24, 2018

Carol J. Kemp, age 92, died on Monday, September 24.  She and identical twin sister Carolyn were born in December 1926, Carol being the younger of the two.  She grew up in upper New York State.  Carol graduated high school at age 17, and New York State Teachers College at age 20.   She then headed west to the secret...

Sep 23, 2018

Michael “Showtime” Anthony Gallegos, 55, a resident of Espanola, born September 5, 1963 and passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Gallegos; step father who raised him, Rubel Montoya, his brothers Robert and Julian Gallegos, and sister in law Denise Gallegos-Rodriguez.  Michael had a strong belief that our...

Sep 16, 2018

Beloved RUMALDO TOMAS JARAMILLO , 37, a resident of Medanales, born on April 30, 1981 and passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018.  He was a hard working plumber, construction worker and was handy in just about everything. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and hauling wood. He loved music and dancing. He will deeply be missed...

Sep 16, 2018

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, Marsha Lynn Ester Lucero, 37, born March 18, 1981. Marsha was a resident of Chamisal who unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was such a free spirit, and the most loving person anyone could meet. She...

Sep 13, 2018

Jesús Manuel Jáquez Rodríguez, de 66 años, residente de Chihuahua, México, falleció en Española en la residencia de su familia después de una breve enfermedad el jueves 13 de septiembre de 2018. Las visitas públicas comenzarán el viernes 14 de septiembre de 2018 a las 5:00 de la tarde, sigiendo con un rosario a las 6:00 de la tarde,...

Sep 13, 2018

Josue L Lopez 86, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Thursday September 13 2018.   He lived an incredible and faithful life. This very intelligent man was able to wear many hat's. Josue passed away after a short battle with Esophageal Cancer, peacefully with loving family by his side.  Mr. Lopez or “Coach” as many called him, was a public-school...

Sep 12, 2018

Joseph Anthony MacAndrew, 50, a resident of Tierra Amarilla passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2018. Joseph was an amazing human being. He was a force of nature, beauty, and of will. The consummate artist, he forged profound and enduring relationships with the people (and sometimes animals) that he cared for; very much like he made metal and stone bend...

Sep 11, 2018

Gilbert “Beto” Atencio was called to be with Our Lord on September 11, 2018.  He is survived by his wife, who he married on May 18th 1962 to Susie Atencio: son, Richard Atencio (Yvette) of La Mesilla; daughter, Eileen Medina (Sammy) of Carlsbad, NM; daughter Sandra (Matthew) of Roswell, NM; Grandchildren: Estelle Atencio (Frankie), Jermaine Montoya (Marcos), Aaron Medina (Felicia),...

Sep 10, 2018

Lila Jean Valdez, born March 23, 1955 went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 10, 2018, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucas and Josephine Trujillo; brother, Richard and sister Cecilia; parents-in-law, Jose and Carolina Valdez; step-daughter, Maxine Valdez; sister-in-law, Ella Baros. She is survived by her husband, Paul (Ricky); brother, Herbert Trujillo,...

Sep 10, 2018

Priscilla Borrego Naranjo, 89, a resident of El Guique, NM passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Priscilla was born in Chamita, NM to Patricio Borrego and Petrita Ortega. Priscilla attended the Allison James School in Santa Fe, NM and graduated from Menaul High School (MHS) in Albuquerque in...

Sep 9, 2018

Celia G. Lujan , age 91, a resident of Nambe passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elisandro Nestor Lujan; grandson, Kevin Chavez; parents, Frank and Beatrice Giron; brothers, Pedro, Benigno, and Arturo Giron; sisters, Mary Maestas, Vera Lujan, and Rosina Gallegos; father...

Sep 9, 2018

JONATHAN “LEROY” SALAZAR, 73, a resident of Tierra Azul, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Consuelo Belinda Espinoza Salazar and Albert J. Salazar; paternal grandparents, Jose Rubel and Prescilianna Salazar, maternal grandparents, Benjamin Espinoza and Manuelita Lobato-Espinoza; padriños Ruben A. and Emma Salazar.

He had an accomplished career...

Sep 9, 2018

Elizaida C. Suazo, 91, a resident of Gallina, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Elizaida was born on May 21, 1927 to Tomas and Victoria Corrales. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Willie Suazo; brothers, Epifanio, Celestino, Roger, Anselmo and Frank Corrales. She is survived by her children, Willie Suazo Jr. and wife Marcella, Sophie...

Sep 7, 2018

Maria Oralia Vigil, 92, a longtime resident of Holman, NM passed away peacefully at her daughters’ home in Questa, NM on Friday, September 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Federico Martinez and Alcarita Sanchez Martinez; her husband of 59 years, Jose Demetrio Vigil; siblings, Adonis Martinez, Alejandro Martinez, Lavuriano Martinez, William Martinez, Senida Romero, Marcella...

Sep 7, 2018

Bruce Kaiper passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. Bruce spent his life fighting for human rights. He fought for equal voting rights in the south in the 1960s. He organized for equal housing rights in Chicago. He started the “Radical Elders Oral History Project” in the Bay Area of California to record the lives of older generations who...

Sep 6, 2018

Robert Vigil On September 6,2018 Robert Vigil left this world unexpectedly and went to a better place.Robert Vigil was born on 3/15/1934 to Mr and Mrs Delfenio Vigil from Guachpangue,New Mexico.He enjoyed working on his cars anytime he had a chance.Robert was preceded in death by his 2 sons Felix and Gerald Vigil.He is survived by his wife Emily Vigil,...

Sep 5, 2018

On occasion in one’s lifetime you meet a person who leaves a lasting imprint on your heart. For us that is our precious father, grandfather, brother and friend, Manuel D. Vigil, 83, who was lovingly escorted by a choir of angels to heaven’s gate, on September 5, 2018. Manuel was born and raised in his beloved town of Cundiyo,...