Obituary Listing

Josephine - Age 68 - Española - Villella

Josephine - Age 68 - Española - Villella

Apr 5, 2013

In Loving Memory of JOSEPHINE V. VILLELLA, 68, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Jessie Mae Villella and sister, Jackie Villella. Mrs. Villella is survived by her husband of 32 years, Michael Lewis; son, Harold Zoll and wife Michallia; daughter, Kimico Zoll; grandchildren, Jacob and...

Mark L. Age - 59 - Alcalde Sanchez

Mark L. Age - 59 - Alcalde Sanchez

Apr 4, 2013

Mark L. Sanchez, 59, a resident of Alcalde passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Esteban and Bertha Sanchez; God-parents, Mercedes and Tito Maestas. Mark loved playing various sports, animals, hunting, fishing, martial arts and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Mark is survived by his wife, Noel; daughter, Lesley and...

Harold Lee Age - 74 - Ohkay Owingeh Johnson

Harold Lee Age - 74 - Ohkay Owingeh Johnson

Apr 3, 2013

HAROLD LEE JOHNSON, 74, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 following a sudden illness. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Elidia Johnson; his beloved dog, Bonnie; sister-in-law, Pauline Antoine; sisters: Dorothy Mae Howard of Spartanburg, SC, Mary Elizabeth Suttles of Arcadia, SC; brother, Charles Johnson of Taylors, SC; children, Kenneth Johnson and wife...

Mary Louise Age - 89 - Ohkay Owingeh/Californ Blancaflor

Mary Louise Age - 89 - Ohkay Owingeh/Californ Blancaflor

Apr 3, 2013

Mary Louise Archuleta Blancaflor, 89, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh and Upland, California went to her eternal home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 where she was reunited in heaven with her children: Wallace Ohlerking and Ylane Anifantis; other loving relatives. She worked as “Rosie the Riveter” at Lockheed, Burbank California during World War II as...

Phil R. Age - 84 - Española Lucero

Phil R. Age - 84 - Española Lucero

Apr 3, 2013

Phil R. Lucero, 84, a resident of Española passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Filiberto and Syria Lucero; brother, Robert A. Lucero. Mr. Lucero earned a B.A. & Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from the University of Notre Dame, served his country in the Korean War Veteran...

Carla Loretta - Age 59 - Española - DeVargas

Carla Loretta - Age 59 - Española - DeVargas

Apr 2, 2013

CARLA LORETTA DEVARGAS, 59, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. She was born December 8, 1953. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lonnie DeVargas; parents, Joe Lovato and Bernie Romero; brothers, Dennis and Benny Lopez; grandson, Timothy Rivera; maternal grandparents, Juan and Raquel Salazar; father-in-law,...

Augustine - Age 85 - Los Angeles Montano

Augustine - Age 85 - Los Angeles Montano

Apr 2, 2013

Augustine Montaño 85, passed away in Los Angeles, California of natural causes on April 2, 2013 while hospitalized in Sylmar, California. Augustine was born on May 2, 1926 in Leadville, CO. He was preceded in death by his father Antonio Montano, mother Eufemia Baca Velarde of El Llano, New Mexico, brother Robert Luis Montaño from Edgewood, and sister Celina Montaño...

Wallace Homor - Age 98 - Santa Fe Borkenhagen

Wallace Homor - Age 98 - Santa Fe Borkenhagen

Apr 2, 2013

WALLACE HOMER BORKENHAGEN, 98, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 peacefully at home in Santa Fe from natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ward Borkenhagen; brothers, Leonard and Curt Borkenhagen and sister, Evelyn Borkenhagen. Wally was born near Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Everett Borkenhagen and Clara Erickson. After graduating from High School he worked for...

Cheri - Los Alamos Chance

Cheri - Los Alamos Chance

Apr 1, 2013

Cheri Chance, currently of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed on into the energy of the universe and heaven on Monday, April 1, 2013. Cheri was the matriarch, anchor, and rock for her family and friends that extend across this country. Cheri was the daughter of Carolyn Chance and Alvin Chance (deceased). Cheri, the eldest, is survived by her sister Laura...

Rudy (Rodolfo) - Age 61 - Rio Chama - Mondragon

Rudy (Rodolfo) - Age 61 - Rio Chama - Mondragon

Mar 31, 2013

RUDY (RUDOLFO) MONDRAGON, 61, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maclovio and Floripa Mondragon; brothers, Gilbert, Larry and Alex Mondragon; sister, Gloria Mondragon and sister-in-law, Rosie Mondragon. Mr. Mondragon is survived by his wife, Margie Gonzales of Española; son, Jerry Mondragon and...

Levi - Age 80 - La Mesa de Poleo - Herrera

Levi - Age 80 - La Mesa de Poleo - Herrera

Mar 29, 2013

LEVI HERRERA, 80, a resident of La Mesa de Poleo, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Simona Herrera; brothers, Orlando and Marcelino Herrera; parents-in-law, Donaciano and Santana Salazar. Levi was a well known, respected and liked man; who was hard working until the end. All who knew him knew...

Adonilia - Age 81 - Española - Romero

Adonilia - Age 81 - Española - Romero

Mar 28, 2013

ADONILIA ROMERO, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013, surrounded by her loving family y su angel de guardia, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolfo and Margarita Ortega; brothers and sisters and other relatives and friends where she will join them in paradise. Adonilia was a well known...

Frank A. "Chipper" Age - 56 - Santa Gutierrez

Frank A. "Chipper" Age - 56 - Santa Gutierrez

Mar 27, 2013

Frank A. “Chipper” Gutierrez, 56, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away from a short illness on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Gutierrez; uncle, Denny Gutierrez; aunt, Madge Gutierrez; nephew, Jeremy Naranjo. During the last 31 years Frank’s passion of operating the Sonic Drive Ins in Española was his...

Paul - Age 60 - Chimayo - Medina

Paul - Age 60 - Chimayo - Medina

Mar 26, 2013

PAUL HAROLD MEDINA, 60, a resident of Chimayo, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandson, David Trujillo, Jr.; brothers, Tommy and Pancho Medina; father and mother-in-law, Willie and Susana Duran and his maternal and paternal grandparents. \He was a loving husband,...

Carolina - 72 - Chimayo Ortiz

Carolina - 72 - Chimayo Ortiz

Mar 26, 2013

Carolina Lujan Ortiz, 72, better known as “Carol” a resident of Chimayo passed away on March 26, 2013 of a long illness. She was born in 1940. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert, her sons, Dickie and Sammy Ortiz. Her parents, Antonio and Delfina Lujan, four brothers and one sister. Her in-Laws, Esquipula and Anita Ortiz. Mrs....

Jose Onivas Age - 64 - Cordova Sandoval

Jose Onivas Age - 64 - Cordova Sandoval

Mar 26, 2013

Jose Onivas Sandoval, 64, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, due to a short and sudden illness. He was born February 26, 1949. Jose was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Rubella E. Lopez; parents, Jose Israel and Maria Cordilia Sandoval; maternal grandparents, Severiano and Margarita Romero; paternal grandparents, Francisco...

Martha - Age 91 - Santa Cruz - Denault

Martha - Age 91 - Santa Cruz - Denault

Mar 26, 2013

MARTHA DENAULT, 91, a resident of Santa Cruz, peacefully went home to be with our Lord and reunited with her daughter, (Bony) Yvonne and husband Harvey Denault. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Melia Quintana and Susan Borrego; brother, Santana Borrego and parents, Cesario and Genoveva Borrego. Martha was a woman of strong faith, who devoted her last...

Scott - Age 43 - Los Alamos - Irving

Scott - Age 43 - Los Alamos - Irving

Mar 23, 2013

SCOTT ALAN IRVING “DREDLOCK”, 43, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 due to complication of Asthma. Information regarding family members and services will be announced as soon as it becomes available. The family of Scott Alan Irving “Dredlock” has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

Mary - 83 - Cuarteles - Martinez

Mary - 83 - Cuarteles - Martinez

Mar 23, 2013

MARY V. MARTINEZ, 83, a resident of Cuarteles, went home peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 23, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Gallina on March 9, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwardo and Arsenia Valdez; husband, Arsenio Martinez; sons, Edwardo (Lalo), Johnny, Arsenio Jr., Gerald and Benny Martinez; brother,...

Patricia - Age 73 - Santa Clara Pueblo - Padilla

Patricia - Age 73 - Santa Clara Pueblo - Padilla

Mar 23, 2013

Patricia Padilla, 73, a lifelong resident born and raised of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013, one day after her birthday. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Epimenio Sisneros; mother, Olaria Sisneros; brother, Raymond Sisneros; sister-in-law, Louise Sisneros. Patricia earned an associate’s degree from Brigham Young University and a Bachelors Degree in Nursing...