Obituary Listing

Oct 14, 2018

Eliza Gutierrez Farrar, 97, a lifelong resident of Velarde, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Eliza was preceded in death by her parents, Maria Luz and Fidel Gutierrez; husband, Roy Farrar; son, Roy Farrar Jr.; siblings, Emma Godfrey (Oddie), Anita Garcia (Frank), Ernesto Gutierrez (Margaret), Ageda Middleton (Max), Mary Ancheta (Henry), Ray Gutierrez (Josephine) and Zoriada Ortega (Eulogio). Eliza...

Oct 14, 2018

Rebecca Pena, 100, a resident of La Madera, was called to her celestial home on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Rebecca was born on April 8, 1918, to Presciliana Montoya and Vitor Ortega. She is preceded in death by her husband, Celestino in 1989, her son, Victor, and grandson, Juanito Cordova; her brothers Albino, Carlos and David Ortega, and her...

Oct 13, 2018

Jason Michael Gutierrez , 43, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, was born on August 15, 1975 to Margaret Eleanor Atkinson and Joe A. Naranjo. A 1995 Espanola High School graduate. He was a wild land fire fighter with NPA for several years and later he worked with Santa Clara Pueblo for 10 plus years as a...

Oct 12, 2018

Lorraine (Lor) Pacheco , age 63, a resident of Cebolla, born May 24, 1955, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 12, 2018. She resided in Chama for the past 30 years. Lorraine enjoyed life to the fullest, she enjoyed her Black Velvet, her love for the casino, Cumbres and Toltec...

Oct 11, 2018

ARCHIE FRESQUEZ, 46, a resident of Espanola, was unexpectedly called to Heaven on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Archie was sadly preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eddie and Teresina Serrano; father, Chris Serrano, mother, Diana Fresquez; uncle, David Chavez; cousin, Phillip Fresquez; and his daughter, Joylynne Fresquez. Archie will always be remembered as a caring and loving son,...

Oct 11, 2018

Fabian Jaramillo, 50, a resident of Espanola, passed away unexpectedly after a medical event on Thursday, October 11, 2018.  Fabian worked for Los Alamos National Labs as a foreign travel advisor and was an avid sports fanatic. He had a huge heart for the youth of Espanola and was a well-known umpire for the Espanola Little League, he was loved...

Oct 10, 2018

DOLORES T. MARTINEZ, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Hector Martinez; sons, Ronnie and Carmen Martinez, grandson, Michael Esquibel; parents, Dorothy and Carmen Hernandez from Montana. Dolores was a loving mother, grandmother who loved her family dearly, especially her dog, Daisy. She loved taking care...

Oct 10, 2018

BERTHA SANDOVAL, 79, a resident of Arroyo Seco and formerly of Cordova, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, peacefully with her family by her side. Bertha had a love for dancing, traveling and all her children and grandchildren. She was a LANL retiree. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her....

Oct 9, 2018

HENRY C. TRUJILLO (CHUCKY), 59, of Ojo Caliente passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Henry was born in Fairview to Juvencio and Maximiana Trujillo of Ojo Caliente on September 20, 1959. He had a passion for carpentry and loved fishing, camping and being outdoors. He was a hardworking man and spent years with Hope Lumber as a...

Oct 9, 2018

Jovita Serrano-Shook

Born Nov. 22, 1943 – Oct. 9, 2018

On Oct. 9th 2018 our adoring mother Jovita’s soul was carried on Angel’s wings into Our Heavenly Fathers arms. In her final days she was as peace and comfortable surrounded by her children, brothers, sisters and friends.

Jovita was born in Zacatecas, Mexico...

Oct 7, 2018

ELSIE V. MANZANARES, 94, a resident of Espanola, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 7, 2018, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Manzanares; parents, Toribio and Aurora Romero; siblings, John, Pat and Alfonso Romero, Margaret Martinez and Antonia Gallegos; in-laws, Locadio and Virginia Manzanares; brothers and...

Oct 5, 2018

Clarence Duran, 91, a resident of Dixon passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018 surrounded by his children and family in Albuquerque. He was born in Dixon, NM on November 8, 1926 and was drafted into the U.S. Navy during WWII. He served in the South Pacific, Philippine Islands, Okinawa and China. After the war he returned to...

Oct 5, 2018

Chris A. Delgado, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother Anita Delgado; father Luis Delgado; brother, Louie Delgado; grandson, Nicholas Paul; great-granddaughter, Adylina June and father-in-law, Phillip Guillen. Chris was a loving and kind man with a beautiful and contagious...

Oct 4, 2018

Roger T. Apodaca, Jr, 55, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 4, 2018. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on November 16, 1962. He was an avid hunter, and fisherman and loved the outdoors and spending time with his friends. He didn't have any children of his own but loved all kids like they were his...

Oct 4, 2018

ALVIN (BINO) MARTINEZ, 46, a resident of Espanola/Hernandez, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Alvin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Tony Garcia; step father, Fidel (Fiddles) Martinez; uncle, Fernando (Fern) Garcia; cousins, Patrick Martinez, special close cousin whom he loved dearly Steve Garcia, and...

Oct 4, 2018

Manuel Jose Cordova, 39, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 4th, 2018. Manuel is preceded in death by his uncles Joe Cordova and Richard Anderson, aunts Veronica Cordova, and Carrie Cordova Johnson; friends Johnathan “Fergie” Bourg and Jason Anderson. Manuel is survived by his wife Reyna Cordova, children Alexis Rael Cordova, Manuel Cordova, Aubrey...

Oct 4, 2018

CAMERON NOLAN MARTINEZ “SPACE JAM CAM”, 18, a resident of Alcalde, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Cameron was preceded in death by his baby sister, Angel Martinez; grandfather, Deacon Benjie Lopez, maternal uncle, Morris Lopez, paternal uncle Hector Martinez.  Cameron Martinez was the youngest sibling with the biggest personality.  He has a smile that would light...

Oct 4, 2018

Valerie Lopez Trujillo , 50, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carolina Lopez and brothers, Leroy and Jimmy Lopez. Valerie is survived by her father, Horacio Lopez; son, Dillon Trujillo; sisters, Jackie Martinez, Ruth Lopez, Peggy Lopez, Tracy Lujan and brother, David Lopez. "Out...

Oct 4, 2018

Darren S. McKenna, a resident of Espanola, went to be with our Heavenly father on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Darren was preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Martinez; father, Sheridan McKenna Jr.; maternal grandmother, Eloisa Martinez, maternal grandfather, Ernesto Martinez, paternal grandmother, Mary McKenna, paternal grandfather, Sheridan McKenna Sr.; Timothy Rivera who was like a brother; God-brother, Glen...

Oct 2, 2018

David E. Naranjo, 71, a resident of Velarde, New Mexico born on October 26, 1946, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family.   He was preceded in death by daughter, Judith; mother, Mary Martinez, father, Emilio Naranjo; father-in-law, Emilio Martinez; brothers, Milo, Joseph and Gerald Naranjo; and sister-in-law, Amy Naranjo.