Obituary Listing

Gabriel Naranjo

Jan 3, 2018

GABRIEL R. NARANJO , 33, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, was called home by the creator on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Gabriel was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed spending time with all his family and was always a part of family gatherings, he would add his crazy come backs bringing laughs and...

Carol Griffis

Jan 3, 2018

Carol Renay Griffis, 53, a resident of Youngsville was called to heaven on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 with her husband and daughter by her side as she battled an illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carol Jean and Charles Glennis Griffis; brother, Terry Griffis. Renay was born on February 10, 1964 in Century, Florida where she was...

Roy Martinez

Jan 3, 2018

Roy P. Martinez, from Chimayo, Age 59, passed away January 3rd from a short illness in Santa Fe, NM. He was a fun, happy, and free spirited man. He adored his family and the outdoors. He loved to sing, dance, and play guitar. He also had a very special relationship with his Great Niece Mariyanah. He spent...

Adela (Della) Vigil

Jan 2, 2018

ADELA P. VIGIL (DELLA), 80, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florian and Patrocinia Montoya; husband, Levi Vigil; son, Albert “Sonny” Vigil; grandson, Isaac Vigil, granddaughters, Jackie and Deanne Vigil; brothers, Orlando, Manuel, Felipe and Labriano...

Fredie Farnsworth

Jan 1, 2018

Fredie Nelson Farnsworth

Jan. 3, 1929, to Jan. 1, 2018

Fredie Nelson Farnworth, 88, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, decided to celebrate the New Year in heaven. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 1, 2018.

Fredie was born in Klamath, CA, in 1929 in a...

Lorraine Herrera

Jan 1, 2018

LORRAINE M. HERRERA, 76, born May 1, 1941, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Abelino Martinez; father, Feliberto E. Martinez, mother, Benita Martinez; sisters, Orelia Castillo and Theresa Aranda and mother-in-law, Anita Herrera. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 56 years Ben A. Herrera; children, Dwight Herrera,...

Dora Vigil

Dec 31, 2017

Dora T. Vigil, 86, a resident of Rio Chiquito, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at home with her loving family by her side.  Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson E. Vigil; parents, Felipe and Felomena Trujillo and Salomon and Feliciana Trujillo; siblings, Stella Lucero, Bennie Trujillo and Juan C. Trujillo. Mrs. Vigil is survived...

Bernie Maestas

Dec 31, 2017

Bernie F. Maestas, 65, a resident of Tierra Azul, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vidal and Alicia Maestas; sister, Teresa Maestas; brothers, Rubel and Vidal Maestas; brothers-in-law, Toby Montaño, Freddy Archuleta and Wilfred Salazar; beloved niece and nephew, Beverly and Randy Maestas. Bernie is survived by his children, Francine, Fredrica...

Castelita Valdez

Dec 31, 2017

Castelita Valdez (Apodaca), 75, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, December 31, 2018 with her husband by her side, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Castelita was preceded in death by her son, Benny J Valdez; her parents, Willie and Eliza Apodaca; her in-laws, Jose Inez and Esquipula Valdez; Brother and sister in-laws, Flaviano and Celia Herrera, Teofilo...

Shirley Hannaford

Dec 31, 2017

SHIRLEY J. HANNAFORD , 85, a resident of White rock, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ethel Goben; sister, Beverly Crum; brothers, Donald and Nick Goben. Shirley is survived by her husband, Charles E. Hannaford; sons, Charles A. Hannaford and wife Tannis, Jeffrey Hannaford...

Jennie Romero

Dec 30, 2017

Jennie P. Romero, 89, a resident of Truchas Passed away on Saturday December 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flavio Romero; children, Candie Romero, Viola Velarde, Timoteo Romero; grandsons, Adrian and Timmy Jr. Romero; parents, Bill, and Predicanda Panas; brothers, Henry, Melecio, and Jose Panas; sister, Cordelia Cordova; and In-Laws, Elaisa, Augustine, and Ernestina. Jennie loved...

Cecila Ortiz

Dec 30, 2017

CECILIA ORTIZ, 45, a resident of El Rito, passed away of a short illness on Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Ortiz Jr.; niece, Sharon Ortiz. Cecilia loved going with Alice and other friends to the Casino. She loved camping and listening to Spanish music, she loved going shopping for new Jewelry....

Amanda Tafoya

Dec 29, 2017

Amanda Marie Tafoya, 29, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. Amanda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Merly Tafoya; great-grandparents, Silas and Fermila Salazar and Efrin and Edonila Montoya; Tio, Celestino Salazar. Amanda had a beautiful smile and laugh. She loved working, the outdoors and horses. Amanda was a great cook and loved...

Dr. Jim Wilkins

Dec 25, 2017

Dr. James Wilkins was promoted into the arms of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, after a lengthy illness on December 25, 2017.  He was born March 18, 1931, and was the middle son of a family of eleven children.  He became an ordained minister at the age of 20.  During his 67 years in the ministry he taught in...

Walter Holmes

Dec 25, 2017

WALTER WINDFIELD HOLMES, 64, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Walter was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo Holmes – Johnson; father, Winfield Holmes; mother-in-law, Romie Martinez; sister-in-law, Evelyn and brother-in-law, Anthony. Wally was a hard worker and loved to cook his famous Texas barbecue for family and friends. He was born...

Atocha Gonzales

Dec 23, 2017

ATOCHA M. GONZALES , 86, a resident of Española/formerly of Coyote passed away following a lengthy illness on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gonzales; sons, Dennis, Elizario and James Gonzales; grandchildren, Josephine Grijalva, Andrea Gonzales; parents, Tomas and Susana Garcia. Atocha retired after 25 years at the...

Delano Valdez

Dec 22, 2017

Delano Valdez (D Valdez), 66, beloved son, brother, daddy, uncle, and friend born and raised in Alcalde, NM was called home to Heaven on Friday, December 22, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Delano was preceded in death by his father, Juan M. Valdez. Delano was a kind, loving, generous man to all that knew him. His love for horse...

John Martinez

Dec 17, 2017

John M. Martinez, 84, a resident of Tierra Amarilla passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 following a short illness. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his wife, Higinia Martinez and parents, Seledon and Magdalena Martinez. John was an avid outdoorsman as he enjoyed fishing with his buddies, camping, going for wood and butchering...

Jose Garcia

Dec 16, 2017

Jose A. Garcia (Tony), 72, a resident of Española passed away on Friday, December 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Matilda Garcia; brother, Pedro Garcia; wife, Olivia Garcia. In his early years he joined the Army and National Guard. Tony moved to Arizona in the 70’s and enjoyed a career in the mining industry....

Eddie Sanchez

Dec 16, 2017

EDDIE R. SANCHEZ, 70, a resident of Hernandez, passed away of a lengthy  illness on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Eddie was preceded in death by his son, Eddie L. Sanchez; parents, Frank and Severina Sanchez; in-laws, Vianes and Olivama Maestas ; sister-in-law, Patty Vigil, brothers-in-law, Sam Garcia and Orlando Maestas; uncle, Jimmy S. Sanchez. Eddie was a loving...