Obituaries

Feb 15, 2018

FELONIS ORTEGA, 94, a resident of Llano de San Juan, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Petrita C. Esquibel; sister, Florida Lujan and brother, Santiago Esquibel. Felonis was known for her kind heart and generosity. Her faith was her foundation for the way she lived her life. She...

Feb 15, 2018

Gayle Teague, 80, of Los Alamos, passed away at home on Thursday, February 15, 2018.  Gayle is survived by his mother, Grace; wife, Nancy of 45 years; sons, Jonathan and Mark; brothers, Gerald (Donnie) and Samuel, and his loving grandchildren John, Christopher and Maya. Gayle was a loving father, husband, and grandfather.

Gayle worked for many years...

Feb 13, 2018

JUAN B A VILLAREAL, 79, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Katie Villareal; daughter, Abbie, and son, Angelo. Juan was an electrician for 33 years with IBEW611, his hobbies were running cows and spending time with his family. Juan is survived by his...

Feb 12, 2018

Marie Flora Salazar, 88, went to be with our Heavenly Father surrounded by family on Monday, February 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Juanita Vigil; siblings, George, Philip Vigil and daughter, Donna Miramontes. She is survived by her loving husband, Ernesto Salazar; children, Frankie, Raymond, Jerry, Betty and Sandra; 20 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren,...

Feb 8, 2018

Jesus Isaac Rascon Hernandez, (Beloved Son, Father, Brother and Friend), age 33, passed away on February 8, 2018 at his home.  He loved his family and friends and helped so many people anyway he could.  His kind and loving nature impacted all he came in contact with.  He was our angel and will be greatly missed by...

Feb 6, 2018

Lionel Garcia Sr., 76, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Lionel was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Garcia; father, Ismael Garcia; sisters, Elisa Garcia, Josephine and Serafin Roybal and brother, Gilbert Garcia Sr. Mr. Garcia is survived by his children, Tommy (Angela), Santo (Stephanie), Martina...

Feb 6, 2018

On February 6th, 2018, Cornett Philip Wood died peacefully at home after many years of battling leukemia.  His wife dutifully took care of him until he died, surrounded by family and friends.  Phil is survived by his wife, Debby Wood; their daughter, Jessie Ross, their son, Austin Wood and Phil’s brother, Greg Wood. He is...

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...