Obituary Listing

May 20, 2018

PATRICK P. PEREA JR., 30, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018.  Patrick was preceded in death by his grandfather, Oliver Perea, grandfather, Samuel Segobia, great-grandfather, Phillip Segobia.  He is survived by his daughters, Alicia and Gabriella Perea of Santa Cruz; mother, Bernadette Segobia-Abeyta and wife, Angel of La Mesilla, father, Patrick Perea of Cerrillos...

May 19, 2018

Cleo M. Naranjo, 59, tribal member of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away due to a sudden illness on May 19, 2018, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rina Swentzell and his grandparents, Rose and Michael Naranjo. Cleo is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Naranjo; daughter, Devonna Naranjo and companion Darren...

May 19, 2018

Marlan Lyle Shepard, 88, died May 19, 2018, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He was born on November 26, 1929, to Gertrude Forrest Replogle Shepard and Elmer Shepard in Sidney, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother Norman Lee Shepard, and sister-in-law Alice Shepard.   Marlan is survived by his wife Jody, two sons David and John,...

May 19, 2018

MARIA AROLINDA MARTINEZ, 92, was called home to our Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2018.  She was born in the spring of 1926 in Chimayo to the late Victor Vigil and Felicita DeAguero.  She was the second youngest sibling and the only surviving member.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernando D. Martinez; sons, Manuel, Donald, and Kenny...

May 18, 2018

J. W. “Bill” Schultz passed away on Friday, May 18th after a long illness, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bill was born on May 15, 1929, in Madison, WI, the only child of Gustave and Alice Schultz.  His childhood was spent in Madison, WI and Newburgh, NY.  In March, 1943, he moved with his family to Los...

May 18, 2018

Jose Liberato Lopez, 83, a resident of Trampas, NM passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on May 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Antonio and Maclovia Lopez, sisters Bertha Vigil, Manuelita Sanchez and Louisa Lopez, brothers Delfido Lopez and Ernestino Lopez and great grandson Angel Aldo Alfonso Marquez.

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May 17, 2018

ERNESTO MASCARENAS, 87, a resident of Chamita passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. Ernesto was born August 10, 1930 to Felix and Fedelina Mascarenas of Ojo Caliente. Ernest is survived by his wife Rosaura (Rose) Mascarenas of 67 years; six grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; one brother, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Public visitation will begin...

May 17, 2018

CHRIS TOWLES, 40, a resident of Cuarteles, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arsenio and Mary Martinez; paternal grandparents, William and Sinforosa Towles; first wife, Lowena Towles; uncles, Gilbert and Roy Towles, Eddie, Johnny, Arsenio, Jr., Gerald and Benny Martinez. Chris was a...

May 17, 2018

Edna J. Valdez, 78, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018, with her loving family by her side.  Edna was born in Chimayo, NM, to Benny and Nettie Martinez.  As the only daughter, Edna was protected and revered by her brothers and parents.  She met the love of her life, Luis Valdez, and...

May 16, 2018

Jennie Montoya, age 97, of Truchas, NM, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Efren Montoya; parents, Hijinio and Manuelita Gonzales; three sisters, Dora Gallegos, Mary Gallegos, Florence Aragon; and two brothers, Joe Gonzales and Henry Gonzales. Jennie devoted her life as a loving mother and grandmother....

May 15, 2018

William (Bill) D. Moss was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  Bill was born on November 25, 1924 in Verona, PA.  He is survived by his wife Olive Moss and their 3 children and spouses, David Moss (Jennifer L.), Suzanne Frary (John), and Dwight Moss (Nereida Ortiz), as well as many grandchildren and...

May 14, 2018

ABELARDO MARTINEZ, 88, a resident of Ojo Caliente passed into eternal life on Monday, May 14, 2018.  Abelardo was born on September 3, 1929 to Simon and Florencia Martinez in Cañones. In his early years, Mr. Martinez lived in Southern California for about 10 years where he worked for Lockheed Aircraft and in construction. He moved back...

May 12, 2018

Fortunata S. Martinez, 91, from Los Luceros, NM, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Fortunata, also known as “Fortie,” was the youngest daughter born to Juan de Dios and Marina Sanchez on June 16th in Lyden, NM. She had many brothers and sisters, all of whom have preceded her in...

May 12, 2018

ANDREW A. HERRERA, 27, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Andrew was preceded in death by his mother, Tina Marie Garcia, father, Vincente Herrera; aunt, Denise Montoya; grandparents, Inez and Mariano Garcia. Andrew is survived by his grandmother, Christella Garcia; uncle, Michael Montoya Jr.; sister, Chantelle Gallegos, baby sister, Serenity Montoya; great Aunts, Veronica Garcia,...

May 12, 2018

DAVID PAUL TOELARDO (CROKETT), a resident of El Guique born June 30, 1951 passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. David was preceded in death by is grandparents who raised him, Manuel and Matilda Borrego; Padrino, Henry Borrego; aunt, Viola Resner; former wife, Frances Y. Vigil. David is survived by his mother, Marie Romero; his only daughter, Christina and...

May 12, 2018

Mary Feloniz Lovato, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She was born on May 06, 1931 in Questa, NM to the late Lucas Cisneros and Teofilita Martinez. Mary is proceeded in death by her late husband Eduardo Lovato who was known as the Unofficial...

May 11, 2018

Mark Andrew Montgomery, born November 19, 1955, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018 at his home in Taos, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dalton & Olivia Montgomery; nephew, Kevin Montgomery and niece, Karen Pettine-Martinez.

He is survived by his loving animals, Champ, Popeye & Moosie. He is survived by his brother...

May 8, 2018

Mrs. Minette May Swift of White Rock, New Mexico went to her Savior on May 8, 2018 at the age of 79.

Minette was born to Frances and William Martin on July 11, 1938 in St Louis, MO, the youngest of four children. Her father died after an illness in 1939. In 1948 she moved to Denver,...

May 6, 2018

Robert Montoya, 73, a lifelong resident of La Puebla went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Robert was proceeded in death by his daughter, Estefanita Montoya; parents, Pete and Elvira Montoya; grandson Matthew Montoya and brother James Montoya. Mr. Montoya was a teacher in the Española Valley Schools for 26 years before retiring in 1996 and...

May 4, 2018

MARYLOU GARCIA, 56, a resident of Chimayo formally of Chamita, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 4, 2018. MaryLou was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Ann Padilla; granddaughter, Annalysa Padilla; father, Genaro Rodriguez Sr.; brothers, Thomas and Anthony Rodriguez; maternal grandparents, Albert and Rosita De Herrera, paternal grandparents, Rosendo and Fedelina Rodriguez; close uncle, Romolo De Herrera; brothers-in-law,...