Obituary Listing

Jun 30, 2018

Walter Dominguez, age 64 passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.  He was born in Gilman, Colorado on Aug. 1, 1953.  He moved from Arizona to Chimayo with his wife Olga Buriel. He worked at Center Market for many years.

He is preceded in death by his mother Cipia R. Dominguez and sibling Consuelo.

He is...

Jun 29, 2018

Jonathan Zachary Montoya, 28 , a resident of Los Alamos, left this world far too early on Friday, June 29, 2018. Zach was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Dennis and Maria Montoya and John and Vera Mench (GiGi and Poppy); aunt, Stella Sandoval; uncles, Robert and Dennis Montoya; cousins, Robby and Raymond Montoya and close friends,...

Jun 28, 2018

With heavy, broken hearts we share that our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Patsy L. Chavez, 67, went to Heaven to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Patricio and Mayble Lovato; brother, Henry Lovato and father-in-law, Tomas Chavez. Patsy devoted her life to her husband and family, but...

Jun 28, 2018

Nicholas K. Kaye, 17, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Nicholas was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ernest Kaye Sr.; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Denise Gallegos; aunt, Maria Gallegos and God-father, Paul A. Baca. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Ernest Kaye and Melanie Montoya; sisters, Victoria and Danielle Kaye;...

Jun 25, 2018

Maria Salome Maestas, 80, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018. Maria was preceded in death by her father, Hilario Maestas; mother, Bersabe Esquibel (Margarito); daughter, Mabel Mascareñas; grandson, Johnathan Pacheco; step-sons, Raymond and Abel Maestas and siblings, Selina Baldonado, Doloritas Maestas and Lary Maestas. Maria is survived by her children, Benny Vigil and Bertha...

Jun 25, 2018

Felicia (Fish) Salazar Parker , 63, a resident of Velarde, born August 08, 1954 passed away June 25, 2018 after a brief illness. She was very outgoing, loving, kind hearted, passionate person. She had many who loved and adored her. In her younger years she enjoyed playing softball (short-stop). She retired from Rio Arriba County after 20...

Jun 25, 2018

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald J. La Pointe. He was born on September 15,1943. He will be greeted by his parents, Rose Mae and Opie La Pointe; his brother, Lemoyne La Pointe; sister, Eileen Luxon and his daughter, Kathy La Pointe. He will also ride his favorite horse Blackjack across the open prairie again and...

Jun 25, 2018

\ Jose Enrique Trujillo, 81, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018. Jose was preceded in death by his grandmother who raised him, Rebecca Romero; parents, Jose and Ida Trujillo and siblings, Stella and Ernie Trujillo. Jose worked as a machinist in Los Angeles and became very active in the church as a lector upon...

Jun 25, 2018

Linda Rickel passed away June 25th, 2018, in the arms of her loving husband Dwight. Linda and Dwight were enjoying their 55th year of marriage, which produced two wonderful children, Erika and Aaron.  She also leaves behind her beloved son-in law Daniel, daughter-in law Suzie, 3 grandchildren, Carmen, Simone and Aiden, brothers David and Scotty, sister-in-law Elaine, and numerous...

Jun 22, 2018

Joseph M. Vigil, 62, a resident of Española, passed away on June 22, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother Amelia Martinez-Jacquez; mother Teresa Vigil and father Martin E. Vigil.  He is survived by his brothers Tommy M. Vigil and Martin G. Vigil; sister Dia Bock; nephews Jose A. Vigil, Daniel T. Vigil and Joshua Vigil; niece...

Jun 22, 2018

Emily S. Martinez, 66, a resident of Cordova, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2018 with her family by her side. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, Fidel and Elisea Sandoval of Cordova; siblings, Maryanne Lopez and Jake Sandoval; in-laws, Juan Pedro and Refugio Martinez of Ojo Sarco; sister-in-law, Hazel Martinez and other nieces and nephews....

Jun 21, 2018

Mary (Talachy) Gutierrez, 76, was born on September 5, 1941 in Ohkay Owingeh, and went to be with our Lord on June 21, 2018.  She went peaceful at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy James Gutierrez and son, Lenny Lee Gutierrez; parents, Amarante and Crucita Talachy; siblings,...

Jun 19, 2018

Jose ‘Tito’ Escobar 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 19, 2018.

Jose was preceded in death by his father Jose Natividad Escobar. He is survived by his wife Silvia, his daughter Veronica (Lawrence) Son Emmanuel, grandkids Luis Marquez and Mia Aragon and unborn twin grandsons; mother Rosa, Sisters Lourdes, Martina, Rosy, Elena, Josefina, Lucero and Abi;...

Jun 18, 2018

Tessie B. Romero, 82, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Tessie never missed an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. She lived life to the absolute fullest, “Come On, It’ll Be Fun”.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Romero and granddaughter, Ashley Romero. Mrs. Romero...

Jun 16, 2018

Michael Valdez, 71, a resident of El Llano, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 with his family by his side. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Eva Valdez; siblings Benito Valdez (Grace) and Maria Espinoza (Lubin); brothers-in-law, Andy Sanchez, Lucas Duran and Alex Salazar; father-in-law, Andres Salazar; sister-in-law, Patricia Lewis and other nephews and...

Jun 15, 2018

Tomas “Tommy” Maestas, 84, a resident of Chili, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018. Tomas was born and raised in Chamita. He was a member of local union 1564 for 36 years and an Hermano of La Cofadia de la Santisima Trinidad. Tomas is survived by his wife, Bertha Maestas; children, Richard Maestas (Melissa), Christine and Carol Maestas;...

Jun 14, 2018

Marie T. Lyon , 78, born July 29, 1939, from Santa Clara Pueblo went to join her husband on June 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Lyon, her parents Domacio and Patracinia Tafoya, brothers and sisters, Dale Tafoya, Louie (Florence) Naranjo, Ignacio (Maria) Naranjo, Victoria (Teofilo) Dasheno, Albeidia (Juan) Tafoya, Carolyn...

Jun 13, 2018

Erik Karl Fulkerson , 62, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Erik was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Fulkerson-Leland and Glen Fulkerson. Erik worked at Raytheon Hughes Aircraft and MacDonald Douglas Coop. as well as many new start-up companies. He had many hobbies including photography, flying and search and...

Jun 11, 2018

Doris “Tweety” Gurule, 62, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Gurule; father, Jose E. Duran Jr.; brother, Jason Duran; nephews, Gary Duran Jr. and Michael Martinez Jr. and brother-in-law, Tino Baca Sr. Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt who...

Jun 11, 2018

On the afternoon of June 11, 2018, the angels came to lead our brother, JAMES JIM PATRICK BORREGO into paradise. Jim was born on February 20, 1965 in Los Alamos, to Tony and Jessie Borrego. He was a lifelong resident of White Rock and the second of four sons. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in...