Obituary Listing

Feb 5, 2018

Cayetano Martinez, 77, went home with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018 a resident of Central Point, Oregon, will be deeply missed.  Kelly was born October 23, 1941, in Chimayo, New Mexico.  He was preceded in death by his father, Abelino Martinez, mother, Faustina Martinez.  Son Troy Martinez, sisters Genova Martinez, Priscilla Maestas, and brothers Jose Abel Martinez and...

Feb 5, 2018

Everett Baca, 37, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerardo Vanchaik and Benny (Baca) Zapata; and his son Paul Maez. Everett had a great love for family and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew and...

Feb 5, 2018

Myra E. Elias , 62, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. She was born May 9, 1955 in Española. Myra is survived by her husband, Michael W. Elias; and sons, Christopher and Eric Elias. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Our...

Feb 4, 2018

Consuelo Valdez, 92, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Consuelo was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Florinda Torrez; husband, Onofre Valdez; son, Patricio Valdez; sister, Bertha; brother, Silviano; great-granddaughter, Christine Lopez and nephew, Randy Torrez. Consuelo loved to tend to everyone’s needs. Cooking food was the best way she showed...

Feb 3, 2018

Homer Dick Lewis , 91, a resident of White Rock, passed away in his home on Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Margie Lewis, who passed in 2009. Homer was born October 4, 1926 in Covington, Kentucky. He served in the United States Navy and then in the...

Feb 3, 2018

Francisco V. Lovato “Cisco”, 39, a resident of Rio Rancho formerly of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Isaac Dale Lovato; paternal grandparents, Raphael and Adela Lovato; maternal grandparents, Damian and Frances Pacheco and many other relatives. Francisco enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his boys...

Feb 1, 2018

Kathy Mossman, 72, a resident of Pojoaque passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Algie and Margaret Moran; sister, Susie Sears; and numerous relatives and friends. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was caring and happy person with a heart of gold. She would do without just...

Jan 29, 2018

Minnie Mondragon, 84, a resident of upper Ojito and former resident of Red Cliff, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 29, 2018. She passed just short of her 85th birthday on February 4th. Minnie was preceded in death by her loving husband Juan A. Mondragon; parents, Maclovio and Matilda Lopez; three brothers who passed at...

Jan 29, 2018

Emily V. Martinez , 85, a resident of Fairview, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 29, 2018, surrounded by family members and loved ones. Emily was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Martinez; son, Lonnie DeVargas; parents, Melaquias and Maclovia Vargas; biological father, Emilio DeVargas; brothers, Ubaldo, Mike and LeRoy Vargas...

Jan 28, 2018

Louis Francis James Sandoval (Louie), age 56, passed away on January 28, 2018 after a strong and brief fight with cancer. Louie was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 21, 1961 to Presiliano and Dora Sandoval.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Apolinar and Pablita Sandoval; maternal grandparents, Felimon and Anita Sandoval; brothers-in-law, Art Martinez...

Jan 27, 2018

Carlos E. Vigil, a lifelong resident of Nambe, was born on August 11, 1973 and passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Carlos was a loving son, grandson, father and nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Vigil Jr.; brother, James Saiz; uncle, Tony Vigil and grandparents, Enrique and Frances Vigil. Carlos is survived by his...

Jan 26, 2018

Henry A. Trujillo III, 48, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 due to natural causes. Henry was preceded in death by his father, Henry A. Trujillo II; grandparents, Henry A. Trujillo Sr. and Manuelita Trujillo, Leonor Naranjo and Amada Naranjo. Henry was an artist and he worked in painting, masonry and general...

Jan 26, 2018

Grace Valdez, 79, a resident of Jacona formerly of El Rito North was born on September 28, 1938 and went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Benito; parents, Rufino and Cordelia Garcia; siblings, Isaac, Dorothy, Julia, Mary and Juan; In-laws, Valentine and...

Jan 24, 2018

John Lilley died suddenly at home on January 24th, 2018. He was born in Fall River, MA in 1934. In 1946, he moved with his family to Southern California, eventually landing in the San Diego area, where he graduated from Point Loma High School. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from University of California, Berkeley, he moved in...

Jan 23, 2018

Dale Benjamin Chacon, 59, went home with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. A resident of Spartanburg S.C., will be deeply missed. Dale was born August 17, 1958, in EI Rito, New Mexico. Dale Benjamin was a veteran of the US Army. He was predeceased by his father, Jose P. Chacon, mother, Anna Maria Chacon, Sisters Agapita C....

Jan 22, 2018

JOSE O. SALAZAR, 48, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. Jose was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Luis Minis Vasquez and Margarita, paternal grandparents, Esqueipula and Ciria Salazar; special uncles, Joe Eddie, Jimmy Vasquez; and father, Armando “Jose” Salazar.  He is survived by his mother, Connie Vasquez and Miguel Campos; step-mother, Lydia...

Jan 22, 2018

ROBERT J SALAZAR, known to many as Bobby, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018 at his home in Alcalde surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso Salazar and Rosemarie Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Aureliano and Lucinda Salazar, maternal grandparents who raised him Enrique and Jeannie Edmonds. Bobby was a kid at...

Jan 22, 2018

Jan 21, 2018

Frances Y. Vigil, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estanislado (Tiny) and Soraida Vigil; maternal grandparents, Ramon and Pablita Jaramillo; paternal grandparents, Fabian and Sabina Vigil; brother, Cecilio Vigil; nephews, Chris Vigil and Nino Martinez. Frances is survived by her daughter, Christina...

Jan 21, 2018

Millie Amaya, 73, a resident of Espanola formally of Taos, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her son, Freddie Maestas Sr. and parents Eloy and Carmen Maestas. A special thank you to Pita Jaramillo, Kathy Brandstetter, Melba McNeil, Priscilla Romero and many other friends and family...