Obituary Listing

Robert Archuleta

Robert Archuleta

Apr 15, 2017

ROBERT ARCHULETA, 53, a resident of Arroyo Seco, originally from Guachupangue, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017.  Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Arthuro Luis and Evelyn I. Archuleta; brother, Joseph Archuleta; and maternal grandmother, Rose Koteen.  Robert was an Electrical Contractor by trade and owner of Kiva Electric.  Robert loved restoring cars, riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing and cruising.  Robert...

Victor Archuleta

Victor Archuleta

Apr 15, 2017

VICTOR ARCHULETA, a resident of La Mesilla formally of Cebolla, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Victor was preceded in death by his father, Danny Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Esther and Damian Archuleta, maternal grandparents, Ismael and Sadie Maes; aunt, Lydia Garcia, uncles, Ismael (Soney) Maes, Gilbert Maes, Joseph Alonso Maes. Victor was liked by every one that met him,...

Jose Salazar Jr.

Jose Salazar Jr.

Apr 15, 2017

Jose H.R.A. Salazar Jr., 43, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on April 15, 2017 in a tragic accident. He was preceded by his father, Jose H.R. Salazar Sr.; mother, Frances Naranjo-Salazar; sister, Angela Salazar of Santa Clara Pueblo. He is survived by his daughters, Alyssa Salazar, Olivia Salazar; sisters, Yolanda Velarde (Eloy), Elaine Salazar (Michael), Georgette Vigil;...

Billy Quintana

Billy Quintana

Apr 15, 2017

Billy R. Quintana, 32, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his brother Steve F. Quintana. He enjoyed the outdoors. He was always hunting, fishing and taking rides to explore the outdoors. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Lupe Quintana; sister, Mai Quintana; nephew, Casey Quintana all of...

Elizabeth Hansbury

Elizabeth Hansbury

Apr 12, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Hansbury, 92, was born March 15, 1925, died as she wanted, at her home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.  Betty was preceded in death by her parents. Betty, an only child, was born in Las Vegas, NM to Arthur H. and Dorothy W. Hansbury.  She graduated from Las Vegas High School, where she enjoyed sports including skiing, hiking, tennis, basketball,...

Samuel Serna

Samuel Serna

Apr 9, 2017

Samuel A. Serna, 69, a resident of La Puebla, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 9, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Serna; son, Sammy Serna; mother, Rita Serna; father, Felix Serna; brother, Felix Jr Serna; sisters, Eva Valerio, Dolores Villareal; nephews, Gary Valerio, Ray Sandoval, Jerome Sandoval; mother-in-law,...

Jimmy Lujan

Jimmy Lujan

Apr 8, 2017

JIMMY “SANTIAGO” LUJAN, a life-long resident of El Rancho, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Cecilia Lujan; grandchildren, Jamie Herrera-Sloan, Jennifer Busick, Seagle Aaron Sloan, Dwayne Lujan, Jessie Lujan, and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Arturo Ortega

Arturo Ortega

Apr 8, 2017

ARTURO ORTEGA, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Mr. Ortega was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Clara Ortega; son, Michael Ortega; parents, Anastacio and Gabrielita Ortega; brother, Roger Ortega; granddaughter, Sarah Faith Sandoval; parents-in-law, Jose Ramon and Sarita C. Medina; brother-in-law, Richard Medina and sister-in-law, Susana Duran. Arturo was...

Prescilla Herrera

Prescilla Herrera

Apr 7, 2017

PRESCILLA L. HERRERA, 80, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon M. Herrera; son, Sammy Herrera; parents, Pedro J. Lucero and Nieves Fernandez and grandson, Orlando Coriz, Jr. Mrs. Herrera is survived by her children, Bernice Coriz (Orlando) of La Mesilla, Lorraine Johnson (Howard) of Virginia,...

Mary Ulibarri

Mary Ulibarri

Apr 6, 2017

MARY TRUJILLO ULIBARRI, 98, a resident of Las Vegas NM, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny (Juan) Ulibarri; parents, Ramon and Agripina Trujillo; sons, Johnny Jr., Leroy, and Julian Ulibarri; grandchildren, Johnny Ulibarri, Rudy Roybal, Michelle Guinn; siblings, Martha, Cecilia, Lucy, Cordelia, Trancito, Julian and Manuel. She was a business...

Napoleon Salazar

Napoleon Salazar

Apr 6, 2017

NAPOLEON “SONNY” SALAZAR, 78, a resident of El Guache, born on May 12, 1938 in Gallina New Mexico, and married Helen Salazar on May 9, 1970. Napoleon departed his family on Thursday, April 6, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe I. Salazar, Sr. and Ramoncita Salazar; sisters, Mary Serrano and Carol Salazar;...

Vincent Salazar - Courtesy Announcement

Vincent Salazar - Courtesy Announcement

Apr 4, 2017

Our beloved Vincent Salazar, 53, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, in Albuquerque. Vince was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Albuquerque. He retired after 28 years from Sandia National Laboratories. Vince was born in Pojoaque to Esequiel and Clara Salazar. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, and New Mexico State...

Phillip Martinez

Phillip Martinez

Apr 3, 2017

Phillip Joseph Martinez, 52, a resident of Medanales passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by long-time companion Janice Rivera; mother, Erminia Martinez; maternal grandparents, Antonia and Frank Herrera, paternal grandparents, Jose V. and Sinforosa Martinez; uncles, Robert Herrera, Lino M. Herrera, Dennis Herrera, uncle and aunt Tonie Martinez, Orlando Martinez, and Mary Ortiz. Phillip...

James Fernandez

James Fernandez

Apr 2, 2017

James M. Fernandez, 44, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother JoAnn Martinez and step father Medesto Martinez Jr., maternal grandfather, Robert Gurule; aunt, Pauline, uncle, David Gurule all of Dixon; paternal grandparents, Aurora and Felix Fernandez Sr.; uncle, Pablo and Leo Fernandez Sr.; all of Rio Lucio....

John Salazar

John Salazar

Apr 1, 2017

JOHN F. SALAZAR, 52, a resident of Espanola originally of Youngsville, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. John was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Salazar Sr.; brother, Robert “Bobby” Salazar, sister, Diana Salazar; Godson, Dylan Salazar; paternal grandfather, Liberato Salazar, maternal grandparents, Sabiniano Lovato and Delfinia Martinez. John was known to many as having a kind heart,...

Guillermo Jaramillo- Courtest Announcement

Guillermo Jaramillo- Courtest Announcement

Mar 31, 2017

Guillermo Willie Jaramillo originally from Canjilon,  died at age 82 on March 31, 2017 he was preceded in death by his parents Cesario and Irene Jaramillo, brothers Jake, Ben , Frank and Avade, sisters Donelia, Eufelia and Florentina. He will be buried on April 5, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Cora Martinez

Cora Martinez

Mar 31, 2017

Cora D. Martinez, 90, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 31, 2017. Cora was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and MaClovia Cruz; husband, Reginaldo Martinez; companion Camilo E. Medina Jr.; brother, Doroteo Cruz, sister, Adonelia Martinez and son, Sammy Martinez. Cora was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, companion and friend....

Minnie "Ha Ha" Martinez

Minnie "Ha Ha" Martinez

Mar 30, 2017

Minnie “Ha Ha” Bird Martinez, 62, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, John F. Bird Jr.; sister, Yvonne; brothers, Floyd, Sabie, Stanley Sr., grandmother, Josephine Cata. She loved making crafts, playing bingo, she enjoyed cooking for her family and especially the children at the Ohkay Owingeh...

Joe Romero

Joe Romero

Mar 29, 2017

Joe Romero, a resident of San Pedro, went to eternal life on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Dometila (Tillie) Romero, his beloved sons, Edward Romero and Andrew Casados and brother Adelmo Romero. Joe was born and raised in San Cristobal (Taos County) New Mexico.  Joe graduated from Taos High School where in...

Anthony Chacon

Anthony Chacon

Mar 28, 2017

Anthony C. Chacon, 43, of Vallecitos, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his sister-in-law and surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Anthony was preceded in death by his twin brother Andrew; paternal grandparents, Juan Pedro and Adonelia Chacon of Cañon de Vallecitos;  maternal grandparents, Orlando Jaramillo of Pueblo, Colorado and Celina Jaramillo of Vallecitos.  Anthony is...