Obituary Listing

Rebecca Martinez Lovato

Rebecca Martinez Lovato

Oct 10, 2015

REBECCA (BECKY) D. MARTINEZ LOVATO, 75, a resident originally from Cebolla and presently from La Mesilla born March 30, 1940, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 10, 2015 as a result of a stroke. Becky was the owner/manager of Becky’s Styling Salon. She was preceded in death by her son, Tony Martinez; father of her children, Julian Martinez; parents, Maclovio...

Richard DeAguero Jr.

Richard DeAguero Jr.

Oct 9, 2015

RICHARD “RICK” DEAGUERO, JR., 33 a resident of Albuquerque formerly of the Española Valley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 9, 2015. Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Michelle DeAguero; uncle, Filbert DeAguero and numerous loving relatives. Rick will be fondly remembered for being a care giver to many. He will be missed by those who knew...

Avaristo Romero

Avaristo Romero

Oct 8, 2015

AVARISTO ROMERO was born on October 8, 1931. He faithfully departed this earth and went with the Lord on his 84th birthday surrounded by his beloved wife and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Candido and Sarita Romero; son, Bruce, infant daughter Vivian Romero; grandchildren, Willie, Raul, and Joaquin; great-grandson, Eliseo Salazar; brothers, Antonio Romero, Candelario Romero...

James Rathjen Ph.D.

James Rathjen Ph.D.

Oct 8, 2015

JAMES RATHJEN Ph.D. 56, a resident of El Rancho, passed away from cancer on Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, David Rathjen; brother, John Rathgen. James was a teacher of Science at Pojoaque High School and a professor of Geology at Northern New Mexico College for many years. He was a lover of the...

Rev. Norman Mead

Rev. Norman Mead

Oct 7, 2015

Rev. Norman Joseph Mead, 94, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away after a series of health problems of increasing seriousness on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Born 1921 in Rochester, NY, son of William Darwin Mead and Georgina Edwards Mead, he was raised on a small rural farm near Spencerport, NY, with his older brother Clyde D. Mead and the...

Nora Maestas

Nora Maestas

Oct 5, 2015

Nora W. Maestas, Age 86, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Gusman Maestas Sr. parents Margarito & Sirila War and brothers Alex & Armando War. Mrs. Maestas is survived by her two sisters, Andrellita Espinoza, and Virginia Vigil and 5 brothers, Salamon & Maria Elena War, Margarito...

Donald Mathiasen

Donald Mathiasen

Oct 4, 2015

DONALD “DONNY” MATHIASEN, 23, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Donald was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lottie and Guy Briggs, paternal great-grandparents, Savina and Eloy Torrez. Donald is survived by his mother, Heidi Mathiasen of Española, father, Donald Mathiasen and companion Mircie of Santa Fe; wife, Angelique Cordova of Española; sister,...

Rex Roybal

Rex Roybal

Sep 30, 2015

Reyes “Rex” Roybal, 62, a resident of Velarde, passed away on September 30th after a lengthy illness.  He loved fishing, woodworking, and gardening.  He especially loved working on his garden and took great pride in keeping it clean.  He pulled every weed spending up to 6 hours a day in that garden.  During the rest of the day he read the newspaper and was...

Fred Montoya

Fred Montoya

Sep 30, 2015

Fred Montoya, 86, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Federico L. Montoya; mother, Margarita Delgado and sister, Lucy Delgado. Mr. Montoya was a mechanic and later retired to be a school bus driver in which he retired from that also. He enjoyed fishing and loved to...

Christina Griego

Christina Griego

Sep 28, 2015

CHRISTINA L. GRIEGO, 86, a lifelong resident of La Madera, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, September 28, 2015. Christina was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio S. Griego; children, Stanley A. Griego, Leo Griego, and Loretta Griego; grandson, Mark M. Martinez; parents, Juan Bautista and Elena Lovato and several siblings. Christina along with her husband owned...

Joe Martinez

Joe Martinez

Sep 28, 2015

JOE A. MARTINEZ, 59, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2015. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Amadeo and Beneranda Martinez; maternal grandparents, Medardo and Francisquita Gonzalez; infant brother; step-son, Donald Gurule; paternal grandparents, Luis and Francisquita Martinez; aunts, Sadie Morfin, Adelina Martinez, Mary Madrid, uncle, Mariano Gonzalez, and Willie Martinez. Joe loved...

Moises Romero

Moises Romero

Sep 28, 2015

MOISES ROMERO, 93, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beronis, father, Victor Romero; brothers, Felix, and Jeremias, sisters, Cipia and Adonelia, son, Adauto, grandson, Brian Romero, brother-in-law, Nick, Juan and Esequiel, sisters-in-law, Mabel, and Precedes. Moises served in the Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going for wood...

Donald Pompeo

Donald Pompeo

Sep 27, 2015

DONALD RICHARD POMPEO, 75, a resident of Los Alamos passed away at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO on Sunday, September 27, 2015 following a brief illness. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Fay Pompeo; brother, Harry Pompeo, Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Lena Mae Barkley. Don will be remembered as a happy...

Gina Montoya-Martinez

Gina Montoya-Martinez

Sep 25, 2015

GINA MONTOYA-MARTINEZ, 36, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a short illness on Friday, September 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Vigil; brother, Julian Montoya; maternal grandmother, Rosario Vigil; cousin, Linda DeAguero; paternal grandmother, Josie Montoya. Gina loved animals especially her dogs, Hershey and Tootsie. She was a great cook. Gina was a very...

Lucas Martinez

Lucas Martinez

Sep 25, 2015

Lucas D. Martinez, age 21, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Efren and Corrina Martinez of La Puebla; paternal grandparents, Juan Pedro and Refugio Martinez of Ojo Sarco. Lucas had a passion for the great outdoors, ranching, fishing, hunting, camping and he loved driving “little...

Cleo Trujillo-Martinez

Cleo Trujillo-Martinez

Sep 24, 2015

CLEO TRUJILLO MARTINEZ, a former resident of El Rito, Los Alamos and Santa Fe, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 24, 2015 at La Vida Hermosa in Santa Fe. Cleo was born in Tierra Amarilla on June 4, 1919 to Encarnacion V. and Clemente Abel Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Abel Trujillo Jr.; sister-in-law, Cloide;...

Audra Espinoza

Audra Espinoza

Sep 23, 2015

Audra Espinoza, 46, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Manuel J. Archuleta and mother, Mabel V. Espinoza. Ms. Espinoza is survived by her children, Aaron Archuleta and wife, Angel Garcia, LeAnn Romero, and Anthony Romero; stepdaughters, Valerie and Vanessa Romero; father, Reyes Espinoza; fiancée, Ronald Sanchez;...

Ernesto Sandoval

Ernesto Sandoval

Sep 22, 2015

Ernesto T. Sandoval, 88, formerly of Cordova and Chimayo, surrounded by his family, went to be with our Lord after struggling with injuries sustained in an automobile accident on March 26, 1958.  Mr. Sandoval was born in Cordova, New Mexico, on February 16, 1927, to Santiago and Delfinia Sandoval.  He was preceded in death by his parents Santiago and Delfinia Sandoval, sisters...

Stephanie Archuleta

Stephanie Archuleta

Sep 21, 2015

STEPHANIE DANIELLE ARCHULETA, 32, a resident of Española, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, September 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Nickie Garcia; uncles, Ruben Garcia, and paternal uncle, Jerome Archuleta; paternal great-grandparents, Lila Ortiz and Juan Ignacio and Rosabelle Archuleta; cousin, Alfonso Archuleta; paternal great-uncle, Jimmy Ortiz and paternal...

Arthur Jaramillo

Arthur Jaramillo

Sep 20, 2015

ARTHUR JOSEPH JARAMILLO, 72, a longtime resident of Pojoaque Valley passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 20, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Drucilla Jaramillo; brother, Joseph Jaramillo Jr., sister, Drucilla Sandoval. Arthur was born on March 19, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Joseph and Drucilla Jaramillo. When he was four years...