Obituary Listing

Richard - Age 81 - Pojoaque Tapia -

Richard - Age 81 - Pojoaque Tapia -

Jan 15, 2014

RICHARD TAPIA, 81, following a lengthy illness, he was called home by his Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was a resident of Pojoaque and was a member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque. During his younger life he was an avid farmer and also worked for the Railroad out of Dumas and Amarillo, Texas. He was a Veteran of...

Nadine E. - Age 33 - Velarde Lopez

Nadine E. - Age 33 - Velarde Lopez

Jan 12, 2014

Nadine E. Lopez, 33, a resident of Velarde, passed away of a short illness on Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Garcia; maternal grandparents, Manuel and Emma Lopez, maternal great-grandparents, Silviano and Eloisa Romero; and aunt, Priscilla Diaz. Nadine was an only child and the apple of her parent’s eyes. Her relationship with...

Leonard - age 45 - Cordova Trujillo

Leonard - age 45 - Cordova Trujillo

Jan 11, 2014

\r\n \r\nLeonard James Trujillo, 45, a resident of Cordova, passed away unexpectedly from a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandma, Barbara Trujillo, paternal grandparents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo, beloved sister, Karen Trujillo, beloved brother, Gary Trujillo; uncles, Joe, Meliton, and Ricky Trujillo, aunt, Sylvia Cordova. Leonard was a graduate from Española...

Toshiko N. - age 90 - Los Alamos Bradley

Toshiko N. - age 90 - Los Alamos Bradley

Jan 11, 2014

Toshiko Nogami Bradley, Born August 23, 1923, passed from this earth on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Los Alamos. “To” was a long time resident of Los Alamos, having moved with her family to the Hill in 1967. She was born in Los Angeles, California when the area where her family settled was dominated by small farms growing fresh produce...

Ofilia - age 90 - San Pedro Quintana

Ofilia - age 90 - San Pedro Quintana

Jan 10, 2014

Ofilia M. Quintana, 90, a resident of San Pedro, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amadeo Quintana; brother, Eliseo Valdez Jr, sisters, Olivama Lopez, and Herminia Abeyta. Ofilia was born on February 18, 1923, she was a very loving and caring mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, and baking for...

Frank - Age 93 - Española Padilla

Frank - Age 93 - Española Padilla

Jan 10, 2014

Frank Padilla, 93, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Padilla and Isabella War-Padilla; his in-laws, Juan Salazar and Raquel Martinez-Salazar, 3 infant grandchildren; brothers, Manuel and spouse Juanita, Jose and spouse Lusita, Avaristo, Luis and spouse Senova, Jose Orlando Avaristo, Ramon Anselmo, Juan Isidoro and Gary;...

Zacarias Sr. - Age 57 - La Puebla Martinez

Zacarias Sr. - Age 57 - La Puebla Martinez

Jan 9, 2014

Zacarias Martinez, Sr., 57, a resident of La Puebla, went home to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife and sons, Beverly “Bambi”, Hector “Lokito” and Zacarias, Jr. Martinez; parents, Cordelia and Arlo Martinez; brothers and sister, Arlo, Jr., Gilbert and Edna Martinez. Zacarias was a hard working...

Pita - Age 75 - Pojoaque - Courtesy Announcem Sanchez

Pita - Age 75 - Pojoaque - Courtesy Announcem Sanchez

Jan 8, 2014

Pita Sanchez, 75, a resident of Pojoaque passed away on January 8, 2014 after a long illness surrounded by her loving family.\r\nBorn in Pojoaque, NM, on October 6, 1938 and raised in the Pojoaque Valley, Pita was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.\r\nPita was a graduate of Pojoaque High School and retiree from the State of New...

Matthew Dean - age 49 - El Rancho Rivera

Matthew Dean - age 49 - El Rancho Rivera

Jan 8, 2014

Matthew Dean Rivera, 49, a resident of El Rancho passed away peacefully at home from a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ramon and Bernardita Gomez, paternal grandparents, Sostenes and Bernie Rivera; father-in-law, Gene Sandoval. He was a graduate of Pojoaque High School and New...

Michael - Age 60 - Chimayo Trujillo

Michael - Age 60 - Chimayo Trujillo

Jan 7, 2014

Michael Trujillo, 60, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Adelia V. Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Jose Domingo Vigil and wife Rita, brother, Gaylord Trujillo; close uncles, Juan D. Vigil, and close nephew, Leon Gonzales. Michael was devoted to his Lord and Angels. He loved...

Louis A. (Roofer) - Age 61 - Taos Chacon

Louis A. (Roofer) - Age 61 - Taos Chacon

Jan 6, 2014

\r\nLOUIS A. CHACON (ROOFER), 61, a resident of Taos, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonardo and Louisa Chacon. Mr. Chacon is survived by his children, Jane Helen and husband Florencio Perez, Mary Ann Cortinas and husband Carlos, Louie Chacon and wife Julie, Louisa Montoya, and Levi...

Jose Lauriano (AKA) age - 80 - Medanales Vigil

Jose Lauriano (AKA) age - 80 - Medanales Vigil

Jan 6, 2014

\r\nJose Lauriano Vigil (AKA Nano), 80, a resident of Medanales, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6 2014. \r\n \r\n2 Timothy 4:7\r\n“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”\r\n \r\nNano was born on December 21, 1933 to the late Romelo and Viviana C. Vigil. He was the oldest of 8 children with six sisters...

Ernie - Age 68 - Arroyo Seco - Judd

Ernie - Age 68 - Arroyo Seco - Judd

Jan 5, 2014

Ernie Judd, 68, a resident of Arroyo Seco, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 5, 2014, after a long battle with COPD.\r\nHe was born in Kalkaska, MI to the late Joseph and Isabelle Judd on April 20, 1945. When he was a child he moved to the Los Angeles, CA area with his mother and brother.\r\nIn 1966 he...

Gloria L. - age 77 - Jemez Springs Clark

Gloria L. - age 77 - Jemez Springs Clark

Jan 5, 2014

Gloria L. Clark, 76, a resident of Jemez Springs passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family from a lengthy illness. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Clark; son, John Martinez; parents, Jose Enrique and Louisa Martinez; brothers, Fermin and Gerald Martinez; and sister, Eva Cata. Mrs. Clark was previously...

Natividad "Betty" - Age 81 - Españ Romero

Natividad "Betty" - Age 81 - Españ Romero

Jan 4, 2014

NATIVIDAD "BETTY" ROMERO, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was born in 1932 in Los Brazos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florindo "Willie" Romero; children, Walter J. Romero, Eddie F. Romero and Lydia Jean Romero; father, Juan Isidro Maestas; mother, Maria Elvira Maestas; brother, Jose Maria Maestas; sister, Adelina Martinez;...

Loyola - Age 81 - Chama - Vigil

Loyola - Age 81 - Chama - Vigil

Jan 4, 2014

LOYOLA (LOLLIE) VIGIL, a lifelong resident of Chama, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Saturday, January 4, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Abelito and Ramoncita Gallegos and nephew, Richard F. Gallegos, Jr. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joe C. Vigil, Sr. of Chama;...

Ava - Infant - Gonzales

Ava - Infant - Gonzales

Jan 3, 2014

Ava Angel Gonzales, newborn, she was preceded in death by her; paternal grandmother, Dolores Gonzales and cousin, Joey Mondragon. Ava is survived by her parents Willie Gonzales and Angel Montoya of Española; sisters, Amorina, and Athena Montoya; brother, Isaiah Gonzales; maternal grandfather, Jose Montoya; maternal grandmother, Edna Montoya and companion Aldo Marquez and paternal grandfather, Willie Gonzales Sr. all of...

Federico L. "Freddie" - age 51 - Na Lujan

Federico L. "Freddie" - age 51 - Na Lujan

Jan 3, 2014

Federico L “Freddie” Lujan, 51, a resident of Nambe, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2014. Federico is preceded in death by his parents, Eloy and Vicenta Lujan; brother, Eloy Lujan Jr., sister, Darlene Lujan. Freddie enjoyed being around his family and friends, and lived one day at a time and lived a very simple life. He is survived...

Jim P. - Age 31 - San Pedro Quintana -

Jim P. - Age 31 - San Pedro Quintana -

Jan 2, 2014

JIM P. QUINTANA, 31, a resident of San Pedro, was called to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elias and Sennie Garcia, his paternal grandparents, Adam and Josie Quintana, his uncles, Elias Garcia, Jr., Johnny Quintana, Arthur Quintana, and Ernie Quintana. Mr. Quintana is survived by his parents,...

Evangeline "Vangie" - age 76 - Los Martinez

Evangeline "Vangie" - age 76 - Los Martinez

Jan 1, 2014

Evangeline “Vangie” Martinez, 76, a resident of Los Luceros, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso Romero and Donila Gallegos; daughter, Pamela Maestas; grandson, Max Martinez; nephew, Louis Sattler. Evangeline is survived by her husband of 58 years, Max Martinez of Los Luceros; children, Max Martinez and wife Rebecca of...