Obituary Listing

Jul 8, 2018

Abigail Danielle Rodarte ,16, passed away unexpectedly to a better life on Sunday, July 8, 2018 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.  She was born on January 18, 2002 to loving parents David and Tanya Rodarte of Cordova. Abigail was preceded in death by her brother, Jerome Rodarte; cousins, Mark Garcia of Truchas, Donovan Pacheco...

Jul 8, 2018

Angelina S. Maestas “Angie”, 86, a resident of Chili, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Angie was preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael D. Maestas; parents, Gregorio and Josefita Salazar; siblings, Prisciliana Garcia (Amarante), Eufemia Maestas (Santiago) and Gregorio Salazar (Onofre);  first husband and father of her children, Jose Benito Maestas; late husband,...

Jul 7, 2018

Ivan Isaiah Vigil, 25, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Ivan was preceded in death by his father, Billy W. Vigil; grandparents, Aurelia and Armando Vigil, Manuel Encinas and Jose Romero. Ivan enjoyed spending time with his son Isaiah, who was his pride and joy. He loved fishing and working with vehicles. Ivan’s favorite...

Jul 5, 2018

Elton W. Curry, 88, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Sofia Curry; daughters, Arlene Curry and Lydia Salaz; son-in-law, Ramon Salaz; parents, James Ezra and Alice Curry; father and mother-in-law, Patricio and Trinidad Pacheco; grandparents, Sotero and Manuelita Martinez;...

Jul 3, 2018

ADELA MARTINEZ, age 71, a resident of Cañones passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvaro Martinez; parents, Jose Dolores Vialpando and Viviana Vialpando, and brother, Ramon Jaramillo. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children, Yvonne (Kino) Serrano, Roy (Toni) Martinez, Vivian Martinez, Luane (Steven) Miller, James (Robin) Martinez; her...

Jul 2, 2018

LEROY A. AGUILAR, 72, a resident of Las Trampas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Anselmo Aguilar; brothers, Raymond and Nelson; twin sisters; in-laws, Enrique and Sofia Lopez. Leroy worked at the International Smelter and Refining Company in Tooele, Utah and Carson...

Jul 1, 2018

Daniel E. Quintana (Dan), 93, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 1, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1925 in El Rancho to Daniel and Candida Quintana. Dan was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 56 years, Flora Quintana; sons,...

Jun 30, 2018

RAYETTA M. TAFOYA, 43, a resident of Farmington, originally from Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Claudio and Olivia C. Tafoya and maternal grandparents, Rumaldo and Delia Lujan; great grandmother and godmother Dolores Martinez. Mrs. Tafoya is survived by her husband, Santiago Martinez; children, Joseph Tafoya...

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,...