Obituary Listing

Oct 1, 2018

TERESA C. CORDOVA, 88, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Wagon Mound, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018.  Teresa was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Cordova-previous owner of Henry’s Chevron; parents, Tomas and Teresa Chavez; sister, Olivia Herrera of Wagon Mound; brother, Tom Chavez; nephew, and Paul (PY) Herrera. Teresa was co-owner of Henry’s Chevron,...

Oct 1, 2018

ROBERT (BOOTY) BUSTOS, 63, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Virginia Mae Bustos; brother, Johnny A. Bustos; maternal grandparents, Isidoro and Magdalena Montaño; paternal grandparents, Jose D. and Elena Bustos. Robert was a longtime employee of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. He loved riding his...

Oct 1, 2018

CAMILLE ANN LOVATO , 43, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Dixon, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Max and Carlota Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Juan and Amelia Lovato; uncles, Alfonso, Emilio, Robert Sanchez and Palemon Lovato; aunts, Frances Lopez, Mabel Chavez, Alice...

Sep 30, 2018

Jerry Montoya, 74, a resident of Espanola, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday September 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Natividad Montoya; in-laws, Jose and Helen Valdez. Jerry was an Air Force Veteran, who served in the Vietnam War. He worked for LANL for 18 years, and for the Rio Arriba...

Sep 30, 2018

FATHER THOMAS ZOTTER Father Thomas Zotter, 70, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, September 30, 2018. Father Tom was born February 15, 1948 to Mary E. Zotter and Albert R. Zotter in Pittsburgh, Pa. He grew up in a loving Irish family with five aunts and uncles, and nine cousins, and a German family with two aunts...

Sep 29, 2018

Seth Findley,55, December 9, 1962 - September 29, 2018. He was visiting New Mexico and while hiking suffered from a heart attack and passed away. Seth was exceptionally thoughtful and caring, with a unique sense of humor. He touched all those he met and was a true friend to many. He will be greatly missed and held in our...

Sep 29, 2018

Betty Arrant, 91, a resident of Penasco, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Betty Arrant was born in Chamisal, to Jose Paz and Leonarda Lopez on March 09, 1927.  She was a graduate of Menaul High School in 1945. She was married to Bill Arrant in 1976. She graduated from Highlands University with a degree in education....

Sep 29, 2018

DONNA DOWDY , 72, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Donna was the 1st paid fire woman in Española and was also a volunteer fire woman. She also loved camping, fishing, being a mom, bowling, going to the casino and her puppies. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death...

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,...