John Lovato
May 31, 2015
JOHN JOSEPH LOVATO (AKA J.J.), 25, a resident of Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2015. J.J. was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lorenzo Humphrey Aragon; paternal grandparents, Joe and Beatrice Lovato; uncle, Frankie Aragon and cousin, Benny Lovato. J.J. is survived by a son, Jonathon Tafoya; parents, Joseph Lovato and Elizabeth Aragon of Hernandez; grandmother,...
George Martinez
May 31, 2015
GEORGE MARTINEZ, 90, a resident of Velarde, went home to the Lord Sunday, May 31, 2015 following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abelino and Amalia Martinez; brothers, Emilio, Victor and Ricardo Martinez; mother of his daughters, Olivia Martin; great-grandson, Joey Mondragon; niece, Maria Martinez; son-in-law, Howard Martinez and aunt,...
Olevio Trujillo
May 30, 2015
OLEVIO TRUJILLO, 68, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo; daughter, Karen Trujillo; sons, Gary and Leonard Trujillo and mother in law, Barbra Trujillo. He worked in Los Alamos as a custodian/laborer for over 20 years. He drove the bus...
Arnold Lucero
May 30, 2015
Arnold Maximilano Lucero, 97, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Lucero; granddaughter, Isabela Lucero; parents, Ciprano and Guadalpita Lucero; brothers, Ciprano, Joe, Abad and Osmundo; sisters, Flora Lucy and Aurola. Arnold was employed with the Española School district for over 30 years...
Eric Martinez
May 29, 2015
Eric “Stix” Martinez, 44, a resident of Chimayo passed away suddenly on Friday, May 29, 2015. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Lynn Martinez; maternal grandfather, Homer Glass; paternal grandfather, Fernando Martinez; uncles, Donald Martinez, Kenny Martinez, Jerry Glass, Eluid Martinez; cousin, Sharon Moya and Chris Glass. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Caroline Martinez...
Julian Montoya
May 29, 2015
JULIAN J. “SHORTY” MONTOYA, 30, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Vigil; maternal grandparents, Pablo and Rosario Vigil; paternal grandparents, Julian and Josie Montoya and close cousin, Linda DeAguero. Julian lived his life with lots of love and happiness. He loved his family dearly and...
Barbrella Wells
May 28, 2015
BARBRELLA WELLS, 46, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was born on November 6, 1968 in Albuquerque. Barbrella graduated from Olympus High School in Salt Lake City UT in 1986. She went on to study nursing at the University of Utah. She worked for many years at America On-Line in Albuquerque. Barbrella is survived...
Patricio Espinoza
May 26, 2015
“TOOTIE” PATRICIO ESPINOZA, 59, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 following a lengthy illness. Public visitation will begin on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Zion Church in Pojoaque with a memorial service to follow at 6:00 p.m. The family of “Tootie” Patricio Espinoza has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral...
Mary Maez
May 26, 2015
MARY FRANCES (CAROL) MAEZ, 78, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 41 years to the day of her father’s passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Atilano and Rosana Garcia; brothers, Carlos, Richard, Eppie and Leroy Garcia; parents-in-law, Desiderio and Margaret Maez and brothers-in-law, Floyd, Steven and David Maez. Mary was a...
Kenney Martinez
May 26, 2015
It is with a heavy heart to say that our precious son, brother, uncle, and friend, Kenney (Kennito) Joseph Martinez, 34, was called by our Lord to be his angel on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Kenney touched many hearts with his consideration and desire to help others. Born and raised in Santa Fe, he was currently living in Chimayo. Kenney...
Sotero Naranjo
May 25, 2015
SOTERO J. NARANJO, 87, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Eliza Naranjo; brothers, Ramon, Manuel, Reyes and Pete Naranjo; sisters, Danielita Quintana and Feliciana Gonzales; mother-in-law, Antonia Sandoval-Salazar; father-in-law, Maguin Sandoval and brother-in-law, Michael A. Sandoval. Mr....
Jimmy Bailon
May 25, 2015
JIMMY BAILON, 71, a resident of Taos, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernabe and Bertha Bailon; in-laws, Amarante and Jessie Cortez; brothers, Leebert, Joe and Roy Bailon; sisters, Sadie Chavez and Mae Bailon; sister-in-law, Betty Herrera and Cipriano; brother-in-law, Orlando Cortez, Bernabe Martinez, Amando Rivera and...
Orlando Ortiz
May 25, 2015
ORLANDO ORTIZ, 85, a resident of Nambe, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born July 24, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Paublita Ortiz; in-laws, Marcos and Eremita Vigil; son, Michael Ortiz; brother, Armando Ortiz; sisters, Martina Vigil, Vicenta Lujan, Elsie Sandoval, sons-in-law, Robert Stevens and...
Gene Collatz
May 25, 2015
Gene Paul Collatz - R.I.P May 4, 1932 - May 24, 2015 After 27 years of knowing Gene Paul Collatz, we say goodbye. When Dan and I met Gene he was in a deplorable condition, living like a hermit. He would say he didn't exist. After spending some time with Gene I was able to understand what he meant. For...
Maria Cordova
May 24, 2015
MARIA SYLVIANITA CORDOVA, 95, a resident of La Jara, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. Reflecting on her long and fruitful life, her family shared laughter and tears. Sylvianita was born on November 29, 1919 to Jose Merced and Ramoncita Gutierrez in La Jara where she would remain a lifelong...
Adela Romero
May 19, 2015
Adela Romero, 96, A lifelong resident of Fairview, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Salustiano and Cleofas Maestas; husband Placido Jose Romero; children, Jose Placido Jr., Roberta Lillian, Cleo Mary; grandchildren Sandra Salazar, John Salazar and son-in-law Johnny Salazar. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was an inspiration to...
Howard Fahrion
May 19, 2015
Howard Franklin Fahrion, a long-time resident of Chama, NM passed away on May 19, 2015. He was born in Bayfield, CO on April 9, 1931 the son of Clifford and Georgia Fahrion whose families were pioneers in the ranching communities of southwestern Colorado. His fraternal grandfather came to Colorado as a young boy on a cattle drive and later became the Silverton...
Harold Romero III
May 19, 2015
HAROLD I. ROMERO III, 27, a resident of Velarde, departed to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty L. Gonzales; grandfather, Harold I. Romero, Sr.; grandmother, Eudelia “Lala” Gonzales; great-grandparents, Joe F. and Magdalena Montoya and Filadelfio and Filomena Romero; aunts and uncles, Karen, Lillian, Phillip, Gene, Donald...
A. Gilbert Catanach
May 18, 2015
A. GILBERT CATANACH, 82, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son: Walter Scott Catanach; parents: Frank and Angelita Catanach; baby sister: Priscilla Catanach; brother: Frank B. Catanach; sister: Charlotte Cunningham; brother-in-law: Ted Legits and in-laws: Max and Georgia...
James Smith
May 18, 2015
James “JW” Smith, 88, a resident of White Rock, left this world to soar with the angels on Monday, May 18th, 2015. As he states himself, "I knew when my youth was spent when my get-up-and-go has got up and went." He maintained a happy point of view however with "in spite of it all, I am able to grin...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
