Obituary Listing

Jul 26, 2018

Danny Lee Martinez “Chima”, 45, originally from Chimayo and a resident of Tierra Azul, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1973 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Eliseo Martinez; paternal grandparents, Meliceo and Amelia Martinez and maternal grandparents, Magdalena and Aniceto Montoya. Danny is survived...

Jul 25, 2018

FELA B. SANCHEZ, 68, a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo S. Sanchez; parents, Fred and Frutosa Dupre; and brother, Fred Dupre, Jr. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her loving family, Monica Sanchez,...

Jul 25, 2018

DANIEL (DANNY) T. GONZALES, 50 a resident of Rodarte, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Gonzales Sr.; brothers, Leroy L. Gonzales Jr. and Gabriel Gonzales; grandparents, Richard and Libradita Gonzales, and Ben and Fabiola Dominguez; uncles, Jacob and Jimmy King and Daniel Dominguez. Danny graduated from Peñasco High...

Jul 25, 2018

Jacqueline Ann Lewis “Jackie”, 59, a resident of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born on November 7, 1958 in Fort Hood, Texas. Jackie was greeted by her parents, Jack and Lydia Lewis; maternal grandmother, Gretrude Talalacy; paternal grandparents, Reason Alonzo and Minnie Lewis and special aunt and uncle, Ramon E. and Alberta...

Jul 24, 2018

On July 14, 2018 surrounded by family, God sent his angels to welcome into Heaven our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bill was born on April 28, 1934 on the family farm in Chamita, New Mexico to Guillermo & Maria Trujillo. After graduating from Espanola HS, Willie served in the US Air Force and was a Police...

Jul 23, 2018

Jered Joseph Martinez, 22, a resident of El Rito, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on January 31, 1996 to Clarence and Cassandra Martinez of El Rito.

Jered will be greeted by his paternal grandparents, Jose Alfonso and Cleo Martinez; uncle, Robert and...

Jul 22, 2018

Seferina Martinez , 91, born on February 12, 1927 and a resident of Chimayo, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Seferina will be greeted by her husband, Ascencion Y. Martinez; parents, Jose Maria and Juanita Coriz; sisters, Carmelita and Dulcinia Martinez; daughter, Corina; grandson, Joseph Martinez and great-granddaughter, Angelica Valdez. Seferina was...

Jul 21, 2018

Vanessa R. Leyba, 33 a resident of Canjilon passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jose Maria and Sarita Leyba; and maternal grandmother, Donna Herrera. She is survived by her parents, Horace and Evelyn Leyba; daughter, Alysia Leyba; Grandfather Alex Herrera, companion, Harry Martinez, Jr.; brother, Jose Leyba (Tommie Lynn);...

Jul 20, 2018

Arabella A. Jiron, 90, a resident of Pojoaque and beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother was welcomed into heaven on Friday, July 20, 2018 with her family by her side. Arabella was preceded in death by her parents, Estevan and Rebecca Archuleta and daughter, Sharon Lujan. A Pojoaque graduate, Arabella worked for the Veteran’s Service and retired from...

Jul 20, 2018

Marcella R. Lopez, 71 a resident of Santa Cruz went to be with the Lord on Friday July 20, following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her son Michael Anthony Lopez, her parents Federico and Consuelo Rodriguez, father and mother-in-law Jose Alberto and Martha Lopez. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Marcella raised four children until...

Jul 19, 2018

Barbara Agnes Nieters Buchen AKA Babsy died peacefully at home on July 19, 2018.

Barbara was born in Denver, Colorado on March 2, 1924 to William and Nellie Mallory Nieters. She was preceded in death by John, her husband of 67 years, her son Jerry, her granddaughter Sarah Buchen, and her three sisters, Mary, Helen and Peggy....

Jul 17, 2018

Antonio Robert Martinez, 68, a resident of Youngsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 following a brief illness. Antonio was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Martinez; wife, Wanda Martinez; son, Nathaniel Martinez; brother, Julian Martinez and sister, Llian Yount. Antonio is survived by his children, Roberta Muniz, Beverly Garcia and Aaron Martinez; grandchildren, Jessica Martinez, Denise...

Jul 17, 2018

Adonais J. “Don” Serrano , age 86, of Big Rapids Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday July 17, 2018. He was born May 1, 1932 in Youngsville, New Mexico, the son of Aquilino and Raquel (Naranjo) Serrano.

Throughout his life, Don was deeply involved in the community and church. He...

Jul 16, 2018

Linda Medina , 67, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018. Linda was preceded in death by her son, Chris Medina; mother, Eulogia Mascareñas and several brothers and sisters. She was a caregiver and seamstress in Taos for many years. Linda is survived by her children, Norma Espinoza (Elias) and Alan Medina; grandchildren, Zach...

Jul 16, 2018

Dilia Flora Quintana, 84, formerly a resident of Sombrillo, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Albuquerque following an injury. Flora was preceded in death by her parents, Adela and Luis Herrera; husband, Eloy Quintana; sons, Walter, Michael and Charlie Quintana; sisters, Isabelita Gallegos, Ester Lopez, Tive Robertson and brother, Tom Herrera. Flora was born in La Madera/Los...

Jul 16, 2018

Diane M. Ortiz, 55, a resident of Cuyamungue, went to her place of rest on Monday, July 16, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Reynaldo and Leonardita “Nora” Roybal; brothers, Eddie, Horacio, Adan “Dan” and David Roybal (Cecilia); brothers-in-law, Sam Gonzales, Ruben Manzanares and Martin Trujillo; father-in-law, Roberto Ortiz and brother-in-law, Andrew...

Jul 15, 2018

David Paul Martinez, 42, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Magdalena Hernandez; father, J.B. Martinez; maternal grandparents, Procopio and Angelina Maestas and paternal grandparents, Luis Salamon, Estella Martinez; and aunt, Viola Mondragon. David was a good father who loved his children very much. He taught them...

Jul 13, 2018

CHARLIE FELIX SANCHEZ, 63, a resident of upper Llano de San Juan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Liberato and Celia Sanchez; brother, Robert Sanchez; infant sister, Celia Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Barolin and Petrolina Sanchez; maternal grandparents, Leopoldo and Sofiria Garcia. Charlie worked for the...

Jul 12, 2018

Larry Hatler passed away on Thursday morning, July 12th at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque.

Larry was born in a cabin outside of Cloudcroft, New Mexico to Eula Mae and Odell Hatler. He was raised in Central New Mexico, outside of Silver City, where his dad was a bull dozer operator at the Kennecott copper mine. Larry attended...

Jul 11, 2018

ALFONSO E. SAMORA, a resident of Ensenada, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born on March 2, 1937 to Juan Pablo Samora and Julianita Lopez Samora in Las Nutrias, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Felipe, Andreita, Nemecio, Ruth, Aurelio, Horacio, Joe and Cristobal. Mr. Samora is survived by his wife, Preciliana...