Tamsye O'Dell
Dec 27, 2015
TAMSYE M. O’DELL, 78, a resident of Nambe Pueblo, passed away peacefully following a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Cantrell; grandson, Roland Kaskalla. Tamsye is survived by her children, Lela Kaskalla and husband Roderick, Mary “Roni” Romero, Diana Martinez and husband Andrew, Eddie “Edo” Romero, Steven Romero...
Vivian Vigil
Dec 24, 2015
VIVIAN M. VIGIL, 96, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Vivian was preceded in death by her son, Leo Vigil, daughter, Sheila Hernandez; parents, Nicholas and Ruth Montano. Vivian was born in Conejos, Colorado. She was a 1942 graduate of Loretto Academy in Santa Fe. She managed a Day-Care Center for 25 years. She enjoyed...
William George
Dec 23, 2015
WILLIAM GEORGE, 56, a resident of Española, was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Louise; daughters, Joann (Daniel), Laura (Stephen), son, Joey (Brenda); grandchildren, Josette, Tyler, Summer, Kiara, Nicolette, Stephen, and Sophia; his in-laws, Anita and Silas and many brothers and sisters both by blood and in Christ, as well as...
Joe Roybal
Dec 22, 2015
JOE R. ROYBAL, 78, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andronico and Leonarda Roybal; in-laws, Willie and Eufelia Rodriguez; sisters, Eileen Esquibel and Rose Medina; brother, Albert Roybal; brother-in-law, Willie Rodriguez; niece, Andronica Gonzales and nephew, Rick Dominguez. Joe is survived by his wife, Lydia Roybal; daughter...
Jose Vigil
Dec 21, 2015
Jose Guadalupe “Lupe” Vigil 70, a lifelong resident of Española, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Augustin and Bernadita Vigil, infant daughter Rosanne Vigil, son Brian Vigil, infant granddaughter Alyssia Martinez, brothers Eddie, Willie and Alex Vigil and sister Elvira Karcher. Lupe is survived by his wife of 50 years...
Joseph Lopez
Dec 19, 2015
Joseph Lopez, age 43, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Flora Lopez; great grandparents, Rosarito and Vidal Trujillo; cousins, Donny and Amanda Romero. Joseph loved his children, being a father gave him the most joy. He loved watching football, and his team the Dallas Cowboys. Joseph will...
Patrocinio Ortiz
Dec 19, 2015
Patrocinio “Pat” Ortiz, age 86 a lifelong resident of Cuyamungue, NM., was born on February 26, 1929 and passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Pat was preceded in death by his parents Tiofilo and Cleotilde Ortiz, his brothers, Antonio Jesus Ortiz, Joe Ortiz, Eddie Ortiz, Elias Ortiz, Robert Ortiz, Antonio “Tony” Ortiz, Richard “Dickie” Ortiz, and...
Thomas Maestas
Dec 18, 2015
Thomas Orlando Maestas, age 53, a resident of Espanola, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Orlando V. Maestas; son, Nicolas Maestas; mother of his son, Karen K. Chavez; beloved nephew, Kevin D. Martinez; paternal grandparents, Vianes and Olivama Maestas; maternal grandparents, Concepcion and Esther Martinez; as well as many uncles...
Michael Lucero
Dec 17, 2015
MICHAEL RAMON LUCERO, 56, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Eduardo Elemin Lucero, mother, Adelina Romero Lucero; brothers, Alex Lucero, Eduardo Lucero, Leonard Lucero and two twin sisters. Michael worked for the J&H supply, CO. Michael is survived by his sons, Michael Archuleta, David Lucero both of...
Harold Romero
Dec 16, 2015
HAROLD J. ROMERO, 62, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2015. He was born July 30, 1953 in Española to Augustina and Candelario Romero. He was preceded in death by his father, Candelario Romero. Harold worked hard all his life and was proud of his drywall work and texturing. He always helped family and...
Raymond Sandoval
Dec 16, 2015
Raymond V. Sandoval, 70, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on December 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Vidal Sandoval; mother, Margarita Thomas Regalado; adoptive parents, Margarito Sandoval (Pablita). Raymond is survived by his daughters, RaeLynn Martinez (Salvador), Valerie Wiseman (Rick), and Sonya Valdez (Anthony); step-daughter, Michelle Martinez; sisters, Lucy Herrera, Estefanita Stacey (Howard), and Linda...
Epimenio Rendon
Dec 15, 2015
EPIMENIO PEDRO RENDON, 83, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Epimenio was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Sofia Rendon; brother, Eugene Rendon, sisters, Anita, Melba and Frances; and grandson, Matthew Rendon. Epimenio was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He lived and raised his family in Leadville CO. After retirement he went...
Aurelia Johnson
Dec 14, 2015
AURELIA IDA JOHNSON, 89, a resident of Chimayo, passed away following a short illness on Monday, December 14, 2015. Aurelia was preceded in death by her parents, Enemecio and Celsa Martinez; brothers, Benjamin Martinez, sister, Maria Johnson, Andrea Martinez; son, Brian Johnson, and daughter, Deborah Johnson. Aurelia loved gardening, bowling, going to the casino and crocheting. She was a member...
Frank Trujillo
Dec 13, 2015
FRANK “QUICO” TRUJILLO, 60, a resident of La Puente, passed away after a lengthy battle of cancer on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Sabinita Trujillo; in-laws, Nicolas and Anamaria Lopez; brothers-in-law, Nobert Lopez and Pat Lopez. Frank loved working with computers. He retired from Rio Arriba County Detention with 20 years...
Richard Gonzales
Dec 13, 2015
RICHARD (IVAN) GONZALES, 29, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his brother, David “Lalo” Gonzales. Ivan will be missed dearly as his smile, kindness and love for life and adventure touched the hearts of many. He was continually working on being the best father, son, brother and...
Antonio Sandoval
Dec 13, 2015
ANTONIO "TONY" SANDOVAL, 97, a resident of Espanola, and formerly a resident of Abiquiu and Santa Fe passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 13, 2105 with his family present. Tony was born on April 14, 1918 to Francisco and Ramoncita Trujillo-Sandoval in Ojo de la Vaca. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Elizaria...
Elizario Martinez
Dec 13, 2015
Elizario M. Martinez, 76, lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM was born June 28, 1939. Departed us on Sunday, December 13, 2015 to honor his call from he who is, “I AM'' to come home. Our Father was a righteous man and was preceded in death by his parents, Father Lucas E. Martinez, Mother Adelita M. Martinez, of Chimayo, sister, Matilda...
Juanita Martinez
Dec 13, 2015
JUANITA (ANGELA) MARTINEZ, 32, a resident of El Rito, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael L. Martinez; maternal grandfather, Esmeraldo Martinez; paternal grandparents, Juan de la Cruz and Fernanda Martinez. Angela was born in Los Alamos on August 19, 1983 to Danny and Loyda Martinez. She...
Josina Jiron
Dec 12, 2015
Josina M. Jiron, 79, resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Josina was born in Espanola, NM on August 19, 1936 to Manuel and Ramoncita Montoya. She was preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of 53 years, H.A. “Al” Jiron. Josina is survived by her children, Inez Leibman and husband...
Ernest Apodaca
Dec 10, 2015
ERNEST J.P. APODACA, 82, a resident of Fairview, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Rosa Apodaca; daughter, Gloria Stuart; brother, Juan Luis and sister, Juanita Apodaca. Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War and served his country with honors....
