Obituary Listing

Sharon Atencio

Sharon Atencio

Nov 27, 2023

 

Sharon Atencio,34 a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. Sharon is preceded in death by her father and mother Margarito and Ellen (Ellie) Atencio, Sister Ana Lovato, Brothers Valdy, Wilfred and Patrick Atencio, niece Yvonne Chavez and Nephew Danny Ortiz.

Sharon is survived by her brothers and sister James Shay, Jacob Atencio, Cecilia Vega...

Jan Talamante

Jan Talamante

Nov 27, 2023

Jan Talamante, 36, a lifelong resident of Chili, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2023. Born on January 12, 1987.

Jan is preceded in death by her sister, Donna Mae Talamante of Albuquerque, NM; partner, Robert “Bobo” Vigil of Hernandez, NM; maternal grandparents, Saiz and Emerlinda Trujillo of Cordova, NM; and paternal grandparents, Silviano and...

Larry Jose Gallegos

Larry Jose Gallegos

Nov 26, 2023

Larry Jose Gallegos, born June 2, 1957, a resident of Fairview, NM, was called home by our Lord on November 26, 2023.  

Larry loved going fishing with his brother, son, and grandchildren. He loved being outdoors, and often spoke of his childhood growing up on "Grampos" ranch in Camanche Canyon. He had one of the biggest hearts of any...

Fernando Valdez

Fernando Valdez

Nov 26, 2023

Fernando Valdez, 82 years old, passed away on November 26, 2023, at his home in Nambe, NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents Seferino and Elvira Valdez; brothers Anselmo and Isidoro of Nambe; sisters Maria A. Martinez of La Mesilla and Bernardita Guinn of Espanola; nephew Carlos Valdez of Nambe and Daniel Valdez of Espanola; and niece Theresa...

Frank Anthony Serrano III

Frank Anthony Serrano III

Nov 26, 2023

Frank Anthony Serrano, III

Date of Birth: February 10, 1943 Date of Death: November 26, 2023

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. Serrano, Jr. and Adonelia Sanchez Serrano, by father-in-law Willie Salazar and Mother-in-law Lucy War Salazar, sisters Faye Davis and Emma Baird, brothers-in-law Joe Romero, Len Baird, Joseph E. Martinez, sisters-in-law Irene Salazar, nephew Andrew Casados and...

Charles Dennis Casias

Charles Dennis Casias

Nov 24, 2023

Charles Dennis Casias, 80, a resident of Los Alamos New Mexico, passed away on November 24, 2023, of Pulmonary Fibrosis. 

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Patsy Gloria Casias. his mother Ramona Burmeister, stepfather, Slim Burmeister, sister, Bessie Romero, brothers Billy Burmeister, and Ronnie Burmeister; brothers in law Albert Gonzales, and Steve Romero along with several nephews. 

Dennis was born on June 3, 1943, in Raton, New Mexico, he graduated from Cimarron High School in 1962. He married Patsy Gloria Trujillo on July 6, 1963. While...

Salomon War

Salomon War

Nov 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Salomon War.  He was born in Espanola, NM, on June 2, 1933, to Margarito and Sirila War.

Salomon is preceded in death by his first wife Bennie, brothers Armando and Alex War, sisters Nora Maestas and Andreita Espinoza.

Salomon is survived by his loving wife Maria Elena;...

Bengie Madrid

Bengie Madrid

Nov 24, 2023

Bengie R. Madrid, age 61, a resident of Medanales, NM, was born on October 11, 1962, passed away on November 24, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

Bengie is preceded in death by his mother Antonia Madrid, grandfather Severo Archuleta, brothers Donald Archuleta, Jose Toby Gonzales, Lee Madrid and other nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Bengie is survived by his brother...

Deborah Ann Cook Cantrup

Deborah Ann Cook Cantrup

Nov 23, 2023

Deborah Ann Cantrup, a lifelong resident of Espanola, peacefully passed away at her home on November 23, 2023. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she was the daughter of Richard Cook and Shirley Gordon. Debbie graduated from McCurdy High School and pursued her college education at the University of Northern Colorado.

Known for her deep love of animals, Debbie had...

Julia Garcia

Julia Garcia

Nov 23, 2023

Julia Garcia, age 94, a resident of Hernandez NM, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023. 

Julia is preceded in death by her parents Federico and Adelida Ortega; siblings: Annie Garcia, Cordelia Trujillo, Fred (Lico) Ortega, Ross Ortega, Orlando Ortega, and Margie Graham; granddaughter, Angel Duran; great-granddaughter, Angel Domenique; Guadalupe Garcia.

She is survived...

Carla Martinez

Carla Martinez

Nov 22, 2023

Carla M. Martinez, 56, Española, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Carla was born Sept. 3, 1967.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Crusita Martinez, paternal grandparents Lucas and Margarita Martinez, and maternal grandparents Jesus Maria and Matilda Valdez, along with many uncles and aunts.

Carla is survived by her children Amanda Valdez and...

Melissa Duran

Melissa Duran

Nov 22, 2023

Melissa A. Duran, 53, a resident of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away on November 22, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her father Leroy Garcia.

She is survived by her mother Rose Garcia, siblings Leroy Garcia Jr. and Yolanda Lucero, children Diamond Rapatz and Adrian Maes, and grandchild Ace Herera.

Melissa was a free spirit that loved to dance...

Frutoso Trujillo

Frutoso Trujillo

Nov 21, 2023

Frutoso Trujillo, 66, a resident of Cordova, NM, passed away on November 21, 2023, from a lengthy Illness.

He is preceded in death by his wife Charlene Trujillo, sons Joey and Alfred Trujillo, father Levi Trujillo, brothers James Trujillo, Nelson Montoya, and Andrew Trujillo, nephews Antonio Trujillo, Jamie Trujillo and Tommy Serrano, In-laws Alfred and Annie Montoya, sisters-in-law Tammy Trujillo,...

Susie Barela

Susie Barela

Nov 17, 2023

Susie Barela, (92), a lifelong resident of Truchas, NM.  Born on November 9, 1931, and passed away on November 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents Isidoro and Leonardita Barela; siblings Fedencia Cordova, Gilbert (Julia) Barela, and Hope (Donald) Lopez.  Close nieces and nephews Sarah,...

Donaldo Martinez

Donaldo Martinez

Nov 17, 2023

Donaldo Martinez, 66, a resident from Youngsville, NM, passed away on November 17, 2023.

He is preceded in death by parents Nazario and Flora Martinez, grandparents Ambrosio and Bernie Martinez, and brothers Joe, Glen, and Kenny Martinez.

He lived in Youngsville, New Mexico most of his life, where he loved being. He enjoyed any sport that involved cruising the mountain...

Patricia Charlene Bybee Valdez

Patricia Charlene Bybee Valdez

Nov 16, 2023

Patricia Charlene (Bybee) Valdez, 59, passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, November 16, 2023. 

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Ruth Salinas, her in-laws Bernardino and Castelita Valdez, brothers-in-law Benny and Mario Valdez and her niece Jessica Valdez.

Patricia is survived by the love of her life Gilbert (Berto) Valdez; her children Tammy Salinas,...

Higinia (Jean) Martinez

Higinia (Jean) Martinez

Nov 16, 2023

Higinia (Jean) Martinez, 80, passed away on November 16, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Jean is preceded in death by her parents Felix and Magdalena Griego, brothers Tony, Ben, Octaviano, Herminio, and Felix, as well as sisters, Amelia, Dora, and Carmen.

She is survived by her husband Sy, her sons Alan (wife Allison) and Michael, and her daughter Michelle (husband Felix),...

Timothy Origer

Timothy Origer

Nov 16, 2023

Timothy Earl Origer 

Birth 04/14/48    Death 09/24/23

It is with great sadness that the family of Timothy Origer announces his passing on September 24, 2023.

He is predeceased by his parents, William and Marquetta Origer, as well as by in-laws, Joe & Rosina Jaramillo, Salomon Jaramillo Jr., Rebecca & Gilbert Borrego and Perfecto Maestas. Tim’s sister-in-law, Celene J Maestas, followed...

Mary Jean (Jeanie) Valdez Foote

Mary Jean (Jeanie) Valdez Foote

Nov 15, 2023

MARY JEAN (JEANIE) VALDEZ FOOTE was born on October 7, 1935. She passed away November 15, 2023. Jeanie was a lover of people, life, and the Lord. She died peacefully in her home with family and loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Gene and son Greg.

She is survived by her sons Geno, John,...

Sandra Jean Kedge

Sandra Jean Kedge

Nov 14, 2023

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT

SANDRA JEAN KEDGE

Sandra Jean Kedge, age 84, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 14, 2023. Sandy was born in Evanston, Illinois but had many childhood experiences in Los Alamos and the Jemez Mountains that ultimately led to the Kedge family’s move to northern New Mexico in 1972. Sandy retired...