Obituary Listing

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,...

May 3, 2018

Ruby Q. Marchant, 89, born and raised in Cuarteles, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Victorinio and Albenta Quintana; son, Jimmy Espinoza; siblings, Aspiridian, Manuel, Benjamin, Benito, and Jimmy Quintana, Tonnie Abeyta, Aggie Serna and Isabell Quintana; sisters-in-law, Josie Lujan and Celsa Quintana; brother-in-law,...

May 1, 2018

ANTONIO HERRERA, 29, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Antonio and Eloisa Herrera; Tio Tony and Tia Conchita Herrera of Dixon and Tia Carol Martinez of Espanola, NM; maternal grandfathers, Dennis Gallegos and Robert Thompson and his best friend, Jerry Muniz. Antonio's number one passion...

May 1, 2018

MARY KATHRYN JORDAN, born Mary Kathryn Hadd on January 6, 1963 in St. Paul Minnesota to Edward and Kathryn Hadd, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 after a battle with cancer. Mary has been a member of the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos, since 2000, and was a very active volunteer there. As a...

Apr 27, 2018

Eileen Chacon, 71 of Vallecitos went to be with her Lord on April 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her twin sons Anthony and Andrew Chacon; Father, Orlando Jaramillo; Mother, Celina Jaramillo; Grandparents, Jose and Teofila Martinez; Father and Mother in law, Juan Pedro and Adonelia Chacon; Sister in law, Cora Chacon; and brothers in law Desiderio and...

Apr 27, 2018

Scott Wayne Daniel, born January 28, 1980, passed away April 27, 2018 after a short illness.  Scott was preceded in death by his great grandmother Hazel McKee, great grandfather C.B. "Mac" McKee, grandmother Janet Youngblood, grandfather Russell Youngblood, and older brother Aaron Daniel.  Scott is survived by his father Gerard Daniel, mother Cheryl Daniel of Chili NM, older brother John Daniel...

Apr 26, 2018

Genevieve Harelson, 88, a resident of Española, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Shawsville, VA with her loved ones by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tuffy Harelson and son, Bob Harelson.  She is survived by her niece, Debbie (Sam) Zerwekh and nephew, Jim Matheson (Helen) as well as numerous other nieces and nephews...

Apr 25, 2018

Henry S. Pacheco Jr., 64, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Rio Lucio, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Henry died faithfully knowing that his God Jehovah will resurrect him to life in a new paradise Earth. Henry was preceded in death by his...

Apr 22, 2018

Jonathan William Vigil, 25, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Jonathan was preceded in death by William (Mito) Vigil, Alicia Martinez, Jeff Gurule and Denise Gurule. He was employed by El Pinguino in Prescott, Arizona. Jonathan is survived by his parents, Frank and Eileen Vigil; brothers, Craig (Vanessa) Vigil and Brandon Vigil;...

Apr 21, 2018

JOSEFITA M. TRUJILLO , 65, a resident of Rio Chiquito, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Martin Martinez and brother, Mike R. Martinez. Josefita was an excellent cook and a wonderful mother, grandmother and wife. She loved Spanish music and taking the road trips with her family. She will...

Apr 21, 2018

Our lovely Mother, Mary Sanchez Arellano, was generous, genuine, meek, humble, and sincere, which is known by all. She was raised by her grandparents Manuel de Jesus and Rosenda Sanchez, but never estranged from Evaristo and Luisita Garcia her parents from Cerro, NM, her brother Eddie+, two sisters Orla+ and Lila from Hesperia, CA. She attended Catholic school in...

Apr 18, 2018

Nerses “Krik” H. Krikorian passed peacefully on to his next adventure with his daughter by his side April 18, 2018. He was one of the last living scientists involved in the Manhattan Project.

Krik was born by the side of the road outside Harput, Turkey, January 23, 1921. His parents, fleeing as refugees from the Armenian genocide,...

Apr 17, 2018

Ruby L. Valdez, a lifelong resident of Chama departed this life on April 17, 2018 in Englewood CO surrounded by her family. She was born on January 13, 1943 in Los Ojos. She was preceded in death by her husband Gusman Valdez; daughter, Josephine “Pina” Valdez; mother, Isabel Madrid; father, Jose Salazar; step-father, Carlos Madrid; God-son, Carlos Archuleta;...