Jessie Madrid
Sep 11, 2017
Jessie Isaac Madrid, 1 month old, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Carol Montoya; great grandfather, Serafin Montoya; great grandmother, Monserat Muñoz; great grandfather, Lorenzo Muñoz; great grandfather Antonio Martinez; aunt, Emily J. Baca; cousins, Lorenzo Daniel Muñoz and Pacomio Martinez. Jessie is survived by his parents,...
Leroy Pinnecoose
Sep 8, 2017
Leroy Taylor Pinnecoose, 82, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father Guy Pinnecoose Sr; mother Francis Taylor; brother Guy Pinnecoose Jr. Leroy is survived by his loving wife Aurelia Cata; sons Herman Cata and wife Michelle and Len Cata and...

Horacio Gutierrez
Sep 7, 2017
Horacio Gutierrez, 72, a resident of Chama, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017. He was born on December 7, 1944 in Snowflake, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Gutierrez; mother, Delfinia Gutierrez; brothers, Leroy and Harold Gutierrez and niece, Janice. Horacio was a hardworking man. He worked for 30 years as a Lumber Grader at...
Joe Maes
Sep 6, 2017
JOE E. MAES, 75, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Epimenio and Eloisa Maes and numerous other family members. Joe was a hardworking man with an electric personality. He loved spending time with his family, and nothing was more important...
James Chambers
Sep 5, 2017
James Brian Chambers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at his home in Arroyo Seco surrounded by his family. James is survived by his children, Blue Aria (Evan)MacHardy of Taos, New Mexico, Brooke Devin Chambers-Garver of Taos, New Mexico, Cole Bryan Chambers of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Carter Lynne Chambers of Buffalo, New York; his grandchildren, Tyler Owen MacHArdy,...
Donald Atencio
Sep 2, 2017
Donald L. Atencio, 52, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Ernesto Atencio. Donald worked as a Systems Operator for the Dixon Mutual Domestic Water Consumer Association and was avidly involved in the acequias. He enjoyed working for the Mesa Vista Schools and loved doing things for...
Ronnie Fernandez
Sep 1, 2017
Ronnie Fernandez better known by those who loved him as (Nicko) passed away in an accident on Friday September 1, 2017 in Albuquerque New Mexico. He was 33 yrs old. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Leon Fernandez; paternal grandfather, Avenicio Fernandez, maternal grandparents, Epeminio and Beverly Velarde. He is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Keanna...
Orlando Rodriguez
Aug 31, 2017
Orlando Rodriguez, 76, a resident of Hernandez and formerly of Española, passed away unexpectedly August 31, 2017. Orlando is preceded in death by his wife, Carla; parents, Alberto Sr. and Bernardita Rodriguez; his son, Albert Rodriguez; step-daughter, Kristy Herrera, sister, Sabinita Duran; brothers, Vianes, Gilbert, Isidoro, Jose and Albert Rodriguez Jr. Mr. Rodriguez was a roofer and a welder and...
Melinda Gonzales
Aug 31, 2017
Melinda Eileen Gonzales, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31st, 2017. A 1973 graduate of Espanola High School, at age 18 she received her Licensed Practical Nurse certificate from McCurdy and later a certificate in massage therapy. She was well known for her dedication and commitment to her family and the youth of La Iglesia de Santa Cruz...
Clara Martinez
Aug 31, 2017
CLARA D. MARTINEZ, 88 a resident of Chimayo was called to the Lord after a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Tribinio Martinez; her parents, Benito and Juanita Duran; sister, Fidelia Rodriguez; brothers, Samuel, Claudio and Manuel Duran; father-in-law, Bernabel Martinez; mother-in-law, Antonia Martinez, nephew, Manuel Martinez (raised like...
Sally Padilla
Aug 30, 2017
Sally Modesta Padilla, born in Globe, AZ on February 24, 1928, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at her home in El Guique surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnulfo and Louisa Leos and 8 siblings. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Pete Padilla of El Guique; her children,...
Victor Quezada
Aug 29, 2017
VICTOR M. QUEZADA, 29, a resident of El Duende passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Apuleyo and Sixta Quezada and maternal grandfather, Waldo Martinez Sr.; uncles, Waldo Jr. and Victor Martinez and Nathan Lovato. He loved fishing, camping and being with his family. He loved working with his Dad...
Rosa Smith
Aug 28, 2017
ROSA LEE SMITH, 101, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 in Los Alamos. She was raised in Texas and graduated from Stanton High School in Stanton, Texas. She married in 1933 to J.E. Herring and they lived in Denver City, Texas, where she was the city secretary. Rosa Lee and J.E. had one daughter, Jerry Eugenia Herring. They divorced...
George Hill
Aug 27, 2017
George Grant Hill, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 27, 2017. George was born on April 19, 1930 in Lisbon Falls, Maine. He attended the University of Maine, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. In 1952, George married the love of his life, Donna Lord. George and Donna had two children; David...
Harriet Dodder
Aug 27, 2017
Harriet A. Dodder, 87, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on August 27, 2017 at the Los Alamos Medical Center following a sudden illness, with her nephew, nieces and lifelong friends by her side. Harriet was predeceased by her parents, husband Donald, sister Eunice Juntunen, and nephew Randy Ovick, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Harriet was born in...
Patrick Gonzales
Aug 24, 2017
PATRICK GONZALES, 36, a resident of El Guique, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo, paternal grandparents, Joe and Rose Rendon; uncles, Lawrence Salazar, Frank Montoya and Oiveo Trujillo; cousins, Gary Trujillo, Leonard Trujillo, Isaac Morfin and DonnaMae Talamante. Patrick was a proud Veteran who served our country...

Darin Jaramillo - Courtesy Announcemet
Aug 24, 2017
Darin Matthew Jaramillo, 51, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Public Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at El Buen Pastor Assembly of God Church in Española with a devotional service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2017...
Margaret Martinez
Aug 23, 2017
MARGARET R. MARTINEZ, 53, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Trujillo; brother, Gilbert M. Trujillo Jr.; grandpas, Esquipula Martinez, Amarante Trujillo, and Salamon Trujillo, grandma, Trinidad Martinez; father-in-law, Juan C. Trujillo. Margaret is survived by her children, Kimberly Martinez and husband Lawrence Garcia, Leonard...
Josephine Vigil
Aug 22, 2017
JOSEPHINE JONES VIGIL, 94, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Josephine Jones; sisters, Trinidad Arguello and Emma Lopez and son-in-law, Dr. Bernie O. Archuleta. Josephine loved quilting, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special to...
Rosinaldo Bustos AKA Jeska
Aug 21, 2017
ROSINALDO O. BUSTOS (AKA JESKA) 79, of Ranchitos, departed this world on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his Parents Rosenaldo and Lugardita Bustos; sister Mary Jiminez, brothers, Ramon, David, Andrew, Manuel and an Adopted Brother Blas; father-in-Law, Ramon Martinez, mother-in-Law Arminda Martinez and many other relatives and friends. Surviving him is his wife of 57 years Helen Bustos,...
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