Obituary Listing

Sep 2, 2018

Faustin “Frost” Martinez, 65 from El Duende and formerly of Hernandez passed away from a short illness on September 2, 2018. He was a roofer and he love fishing, hunting, and off-road riding and was an avid Broncos fan. He is preceded in death by his mother Sabinita Duran, step father Max Duran, father Filimon Martinez, infant sister Rosemary Martinez,...

Aug 31, 2018

Anna M. Baca, a resident of San Ildefonso Pueblo, passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, August 31, 2018. A wake service will be held on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. with a rosary to follow in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral and Crematory.  Mass of Christian burial will be...

Aug 28, 2018

David A Trujillo 79, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 28, 2018. David served his country in the Army and was Honorably Discharged after several years in service. He worked and served his community of Taos in many aspects. He worked for the Taos Municipal Schools as a...

Aug 24, 2018

Leslie M. Vigil 44, a resident of Taos, New Mexico passed away August 24, 2018.

Rosary  will be Thursday September 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, September 7, 2018  at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Taos. The burial will take place after the Mass at the Los Cordovas Cemetery.

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Aug 23, 2018

LeRoy G. Atencio , 73, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Bruce Atencio; parents, Alfonso and Alice Atencio and brother, Walter Atencio. LeRoy worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and retired after 25 years of service. He was mechanically...

Aug 22, 2018

Leonarda Rodriguez , 89, a resident of Rio Lucio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Rodriguez; parents, Abelino and Genera Gurule; siblings, Benito, Josefina, Juniver, Rosalia, Abelino, Edna and Mejirio Gurule; brother in law, Teodoro Roybal and nephew, Paul Roybal. Mrs. Rodriguez cared for her disabled...

Aug 20, 2018

PAUL H. MARTINEZ, a resident of Upper San Pedro, was called to his Eternal Home on Monday, August 20, 2018.  Paul was preceded in death by his baby daughter Lori, parents Juan E. and Anita M. Martinez, in-laws Benceslado and Trinidad Lopez, and sister and brother-in-law Susie and Sixto Martinez. Paul is survived by “his Honey” of 47 years...

Aug 20, 2018

Johnny Archuleta, 54, a resident of San Pedro, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernadette V. Archuleta and grandfather, Juan Andres Archuleta Sr. Johnny was an avid diesel mechanic and trucker. He loved hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Johnny is survived by his step son, Rudy Herrera; sons,...

Aug 18, 2018

Charles Lavern Mader, 88, a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. He was born on August 8, 1930 in Dewey, Oklahoma and had one brother, George Mader Jr., who died in 2002.  He married Emma Jean Sinclair June 12, 1960 and they had one son, Charles L. Mader II. He...

Aug 18, 2018

Nuestra Mamacita, Abuelita, Tía, y Madrina, MARIA ROSA MANZANARES, 98, falleció el Sàbado 18 de agosto, redondeada por su amante familia, María Rosa era la gran fuerza de nuestra familia. Y la vamos a extrañar mucho. Nunca fue a trabajar afuera de su humilde casa pero trabajadora fue todo su vida. Siempre cumplía con su palabra verdadera. Fue bien...

Aug 17, 2018

Robert Charles Crook , 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Ilah Crook; parents, Tom and Ila Crook; brother, Tom Crook and sister, Marie Peckham. Robert was born on March 1, 1925 in Marland, Oklahoma on the 101 Ranch. His family moved...

Aug 17, 2018

On Friday, August 17, 2018, surrounded by loved ones, Jan A. Smith left this world unexpectedly and went on to a better place. Jan was born on December 15, 1954 in Los Alamos, NM to Robert and Jean Warner. Jan enjoyed skiing, swimming, country dancing and being outdoors. She had a unique fashion sense and loved animals,...

Aug 15, 2018

Buddy Lee Mossman , 76, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Mossman; parents, Eugene and Beatrice Mossman and siblings, Robert, Ronald and Donna Mossman. Buddy was a very well-known jewelry artist whose pieces were collected by many people around the world. His talent...

Aug 14, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the loss of our beloved Truchas artist, woodcarver, carpenter, Penitente, brother, uncle, teacher and friend. Isabro Ventura Ortega “Charro”, 66, a native of Truchas, passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Isabro was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Antonio and Estefanita...

Aug 13, 2018

Tammy M. Thorn , 58, a resident of El Rancho, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ledford and brother, Cecil W. Thorn Jr. Tammy was a loving and caring person who helped anyone in need. She worked at Los Alamos National...

Aug 11, 2018

Manuelita “Maime” Peña , 81, a resident of Servilleta, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosa Griego; sons, Julian and Dennis Peña Jr; brother, Eliasme Gallegos and ex-husband, Dennis Peña Sr. all of Servilleta. Ms. Peña was hardworking. She loved tending to her garden and flowers. She...

Aug 10, 2018

Davina E. Archuleta (Dove) , 26, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 due to injuries sustained in an accident. She was preceded in death by her father, Ostalio Archuleta Jr. (Stal); paternal grandfather, Orlando Archuleta (BooBoo) and maternal grandmother, Eulalia “LaLa” Garcia. Dove was a loving and caring person that would give...

Aug 10, 2018

Yolanda Leyba , 44, a resident of Canjilon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Lujan. Yolanda lived life to the fullest, but most importantly, she loved spending time with her husband and their special granddaughter Nevaeh. Yolanda was a special part of our family, she was...

Aug 9, 2018

Amy D. Ortiz, began her journey on this earth 33 years ago, on January 13th, 1985. She entered her eternal home on Thursday, August 9, 2018. She will be greeted in the glorious eternity by many of her relatives and friends including her paternal grandfather, Frank Ortiz Sr.; aunts, Marcie Alba and Beltha Giron; brother-in-law, Mark Sanchez and her...

Aug 8, 2018

Antonio (Tony) H. Rendon, 81, a resident of Dixon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He was a devout Catholic, active in his church and was the cemetery caretaker for many years. He worked as an Ironworker for nearly 25 years. He was a rancher, hunter, loved nurturing his vegetable garden and...