Obituary Listing

Jay Juan Martinez

Jay Juan Martinez

Sep 6, 2015

Jay Juan A. Martinez, 76, a resident of La Villita, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Tonita  Martinez; brother, Deloy, Aniver and Eliu P Martinez, sister, Lucy Manzanares;  Jay is survived by his brothers, Eliu Martinez of La Villita, Margarito Martinez and wife Loretta of Espanola, Frank Martinez and wife Barbro...

Jerry Martinez Jr.

Jerry Martinez Jr.

Sep 6, 2015

Jerry L. Martinez Jr., 48, a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 due to an unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Rosemary Martinez. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Adriana Martinez; siblings, Eileen Martinez and companion Joseph Springfield, Mark Martinez, John Martinez and companion Roberta; nieces and nephews, Jeralee Gorden...

Timothy Lehman

Timothy Lehman

Sep 6, 2015

TIMOTHY (TIM) WAYNE LEHMAN, 52, born January 4, 1963 passed away September 6, 2015 after a long struggle with illness. He was preceded in death by his father Nathan Lehman. Tim was a skilled craftsman, artistic builder, handyman, and an avid outdoorsman. Tim is survived by his mother, Eufemia Lehman (Sisneros); his children, Francesca Appleton and Teofilo Lehman; grandchildren, Jhonathan,...

Elsie Miranda

Elsie Miranda

Sep 5, 2015

Elsie Ortega Miranda, age 94, died peacefully at her home in Fairview, New Mexico on September 5, 2015.  She was born June 12, 1921 in Chimayo to Apolonia Martinez and Juan Melquiades Ortega. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents and by sisters Adonaisa, Benigna (Nina), Esther, Eustolia (Eustie), Lourdes, and Lucille (infant), and by brothers Ambrosio (died at age...

Adonaiso Martinez Jr.

Adonaiso Martinez Jr.

Sep 4, 2015

Adonaiso Martinez Jr. “Juni”, 56, a resident of Cordova, went home to rest on Friday, September 4, 2015. Juni was preceded in death by his father Adonaiso Martinez Sr., mother, Clorinda Martinez; brothers, Lito, Lenny, Roy and Andrew; brother-in-law, Filiberto Dominguez. Juni was an easy going guy who always had a smile and could make you laugh no matter the...

Calvin Tafoya

Calvin Tafoya

Sep 4, 2015

Calvin D. Tafoya 67, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Friday Sept. 4, 2015 of a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother; Victoria Dasheno, Father; Teofilo Dasheno, grandfather; Domacio Tafoya and grandmother; Patricia Tafoya. Mr. Tafoya was a veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from the school of banking at the...

Annabell Gonzales

Annabell Gonzales

Sep 3, 2015

Annabell F. Gonzales, 56, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 from a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adelia Trujillo; son, Leon Gonzales; brothers, Michael Trujillo and Gaylord Trujillo; nephews, Michael Trujillo Jr. and Kenny Martinez; ex-mother-in-law who was like a 2nd mom to her, Eudalia “Lala” Gonzales.  Annabell “Bell” Gonzales was...

Leroy Dominguez

Leroy Dominguez

Sep 2, 2015

LEROY “TIGER” DOMINGUEZ, 63, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Dominguez; mother, Celina Dominguez; father-in-law, Willie Cordova;  brothers, Levi Trujillo, Floyd Dominguez, David Dominguez, and Randy Dominguez.  Leroy was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend.  He will be truly missed by all those that had the privilege of having...

Maria-Mary Trujillo

Maria-Mary Trujillo

Sep 1, 2015

MARIA-MARY P. TRUJILLO, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Maria was born in Ojo Sarco on February 19, 1949 to her adopted parents, Julian and Genara Sanchez. She was preceded in death by husband, Eliseo; daughter, Yvonne. Mary loved life, she loved fishing, going to the Casino, and her pets. She had her degree in...

Richard Keller

Richard Keller

Sep 1, 2015

Richard A. “Dick” Keller, a Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory, died on September 1, 2015 in Los Alamos, NM. He was 80 years old. His death was related to his long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Dick lived with his family in Los Alamos since 1976 where he distinguished himself in the field of analytical chemistry,...

Percy Trujillo

Percy Trujillo

Sep 1, 2015

PERCY L. TRUJILLO, 64, a resident of Rio Chiquito, born May 4, 1951 passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 of a lengthy illness of Cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Pablo C. Trujillo, mother, Lucy M. Trujillo of Rio Chiquito; Walter Trujillo; grandmother, Fedelina Valdez, grandfather, Joe Valdez both of Chimayo; step-daughters, Melanie DeAguero. Percy was...

Jimmy Vigil

Jimmy Vigil

Aug 27, 2015

Jimmy “David” Vigil, 66, a resident of Española passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother who raised him, Mabel Gallegos and his beloved dogs, Casper, Patches and Freckles. David was known in our community of Española as a Jewelry Artist and craftsman. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, going fishing and of...

Samuel Griego

Samuel Griego

Aug 27, 2015

Samuel Christobal “Sam Goodies” Griego, 89, a resident of Velarde, Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Thursday, August 27, 2015, one day shy of his 90th Birthday, he was born on August 28, 1925. Samuel was preceded in death by his daughter, Geraldine Griego; parents, Bernabe and Elena Griego; brothers and sisters, Juan Andres Griego and wife...

Emmanuel Martinez

Emmanuel Martinez

Aug 26, 2015

Emmanuel Gerard Martinez, 50, passed away at his home in Velarde, New Mexico, on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.  Emmanuel was born to Corrine Bustos Martinez and Ricardo Samuel Martinez on April 12, 1965.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Corrine and Ricardo; his wife, Yvette Martinez, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws.  He is survived by his siblings, Gloria Valdez...

Guillermo Diaz

Guillermo Diaz

Aug 25, 2015

GUILLERMO DIAZ, 26, a resident of Chama, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. A rosary will be recited on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Chama. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the El Rito Presbyterian Church in Chacon, New Mexico, with a burial...

Erlinda Trujillo

Erlinda Trujillo

Aug 25, 2015

ERLINDA L. TRUJILLO, 84, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Feloquio and Eloisa Lopez; in-laws, Julian and Natividad Trujillo; son-in-law, Mike R. Martinez; brother-in-law, Max and Carolina Trujillo. Erlinda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked in Los Alamos for...

Thomas Messick

Thomas Messick

Aug 24, 2015

THOMAS MITCHEL MESSICK, 47, a lifelong resident of Tres Piedras, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Teofilo “Toy” Padilla. Thomas was the most amazing father anyone could ask for. He was very talented, having many interests and loving unconditionally, not only family but to strangers as well....

Koie Jorgensen/McCauley

Koie Jorgensen/McCauley

Aug 23, 2015

KOIE JORGENSEN/MCCAULEY (MAMA J), Koie was born on April 3, 1931 and passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos with her family by her side. She moved to the Española Valley at age 2, where she spent her childhood. She then married Howie Hughes and they had a daughter named Arita Dean Hughes....

Cathy Nogar

Cathy Nogar

Aug 21, 2015

CATHY LORRAINE NOGAR, 91, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. A lifelong dog aficionada, Cathy helped found the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club and was well known in the dog breeding world, as much for her Hopi Kachina Dalmatians as for her work as a respected dog show judge. Cathy loved to be active,...

Roberto Rios

Roberto Rios

Aug 20, 2015

ROBERTO F. RIOS, 79, a resident of Pojoaque, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Roberto was preceded in death by his mother, Romona, father, Jesus; brother, Polo; sisters, Eva and Sophie; and his son Danny; grandchildren, Jesus, Jazelle, and Alisha. Roberto was born August 28, 1935. He loved his family and he enjoyed golfing, boxing,...