Obituary Listing

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,...

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.

The family...

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,...