Obituary Listing

Carmen Teofila Naranjo

Carmen Teofila Naranjo

Jan 22, 2023

While surrounded by her loving family, Carmen Naranjo, age 91, was called to enter the Kingdom of God on January 22, 2023. Originally from Abiquiu, NM, she resided and raised her children in Santa Cruz, NM and together with Pete Naranjo, owned and operated the Valley Superette grocery and liquor store. Carmen was a very beautiful and loving daughter, wife,...

Celedonia Maria Trujillo

Celedonia Maria Trujillo

Jan 19, 2023

Celedonia (Sally) Maria Trujillo age 96 a resident of Abiquiu, N.M. passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Celedonia was an excellent daughter, caring for her parents, a loving wife, an exceptional mother, grandma, sister and aunt. She enjoyed being with the community, family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Silviano and...

Robert Tempone

Robert Tempone

Jan 18, 2023

Robert Tempone a resident of Espanola passed away suddenly on January 18, 2023.  A memorial service will will celebrated at a later date.

The care of Robert Tempone has been entrusted to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. (505)747-7477 www.devargasfuneral.com

Thomas "Tommy" Lopez

Thomas "Tommy" Lopez

Jan 18, 2023

Thomas Lopez, AKA, "Tommy" passed away on January 18, 2023 of congestive heart failure. Tommy was a kind soul, who at times would argue, but within 15-minutes he would be smiling at you.  He leaves behind Julian Lopez (brother), Jimmy Lopez (brother), Roy Garcia (brother), Andrew Salazar (brother), Darlene Johnson (sister), and Yvonne Telles (sister). Tommy is now with all...

Louis Mathew Martinez

Louis Mathew Martinez

Jan 17, 2023

Louie Mathew Martinez, 23, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. Louie was born July 24th, 1999, in Espanola, to his mother Lucia Herrera and father Louie Martinez. He is survived by his two brothers, Joshua, and Owen, two sisters, Anika, and Mila, his mother, two nephews, Greyson and Haidyn, maternal grandmother Frieda, paternal grandmother Lena Martinez, and many aunts,...

William George Moya

William George Moya

Jan 17, 2023

William George Moya, 76 of Alcalde, NM passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2023. William was born on March 11, 1946.

He is predeceased by his father Luis Moya, his mother Erlinda G. Moya, Brothers, Luis “Moyita” Moya, Rosendo Moya, and Thomas C. Moya. Sisters, Dorothy A. Martinez, and Nancy Maratas. Son, Davy Lee Moya, Sr.

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Flora D. Martinez

Flora D. Martinez

Jan 17, 2023

Flora D. Martinez, age 64, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away of January 17, 2023, from a lengthy illness.

She is preceded in death by her son Carlos Martinez, parents Facundo and Emilia Martinez and sons-in-laws Leon Martinez and Richard Martinez.

Flora was a loving, caring, elegant woman who loved spending time with her companion of 28 years, her...

Ursusinia "Susie" Espinoza

Ursusinia "Susie" Espinoza

Jan 17, 2023

Ursusinia (Susie) Espinoza, age 85 of Espanola, passed away on January 17, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Susie was a wonderful mother, grandma, sister and aunt. She enjoyed being with family and friends. She was a very feisty woman and would tell you how it was and at the same time she was a very loving person.  We will always...

Carmen Quintana

Carmen Quintana

Jan 15, 2023

Carmen Espinoza Quintana

January 15, 2023

Carmen Espinoza Quintana, to know her was to love her!  A lifelong resident of Espanola left us on the evening of January 15, 2023.  Carmen was born in the Espanola Valley and made her way to heaven while in Albuquerque, after a brief illness. 

Carmen was preceded in death by her Father, Jose B....

Davi Hasslacher

Davi Hasslacher

Jan 14, 2023

Davi Hasslacher, 41, a resident of Nambé and Española, passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 14, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his father Brosl Hasslacher and his best friend Brett Flower, both of Nambé.

Davi loved to camp, fish, go for car rides, work out, watch sports, and spend time with his three daughters. He made sure to keep in contact...

Adam Valdez

Adam Valdez

Jan 14, 2023

On Saturday January 14, 2023, Adam A. Valdez, a loving father, son, grandfather and uncle passed away at the age of 46.

He was proceeded in death by his beloved brother Jose “Joser” Valdez, maternal grandparents Jose and Lugardita Carrillo, grandfather Sisto Garcia, paternal Grandparents Aquilino and Matilde Valdez, paternal great-grandparents Amarante and Ignacita Valdez, great-grandmother Anita Trujillo, special...

Ronald Charles Hyer

Ronald Charles Hyer

Jan 13, 2023

Ronald C. Hyer, 25 May 1936 – 13 Jan 2023:

Ron Hyer, 86, longtime resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away at his home in Pajarito Acres on 13 Jan 2023.

Ron was born in Los Angeles, CA, and lived in many US states throughout his childhood. He went to Marquette University and received his graduate degree in physics from...

Corine Trujillo

Corine Trujillo

Jan 10, 2023

Corine Trujillo, 66, resident of Espanola, formally of Truchas, NM, joined our Lord and Savior on January 10, 2023, after battling a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Andreita Panas, father Jose Melecio Panas, brother Eugene Panas, god-son Ignacio Sanchez, god-mother Proni Padilla Coral, and in-laws Gilbert and James Trujillo, Gloria Martinez, Patrick Chavez...

Jose "Joe" Marquez

Jose "Joe" Marquez

Jan 10, 2023

Jose “Joe” B. Marquez, 67, a resident of Ranchitos went peacefully on Tuesday January 10, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his son Joseph Marquez of Espanola, mother Anita Marquez and father Delfin Marquez of Ranchitos, paternal grandparents Enrique and Eliza Marquez, maternal grandparents Juan and Leonor Viarreal, and daughter-in- law Maria Elena Marquez.

Jose was a graduate from the Espanola Hornets in...

Jeannette Hoover

Jeannette Hoover

Jan 9, 2023

Jeanette Francine Hoover, 52, a resident of Espanola Valley passed away on January 9, 2023. She attended Espanola Valley High School, and then later furthered her education by attending Northern New Mexico College where she achieved an AA in Business. She loved to cook meals for her family, and was well-known for her homemade tamales.

She was preceded in death...

Feliberto "Phil" Sanchez

Feliberto "Phil" Sanchez

Jan 9, 2023

Feliberto (Phil) Sanchez, 94, A lifelong resident of Hernandez, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 13, 1928 to Nicholas and Adelides Garcia Sanchez.

Phil is preceded in death by his parents Nicholas and Adelides Garcia Sanchez, brother Fidel, sister-in-law Gloria Sanchez, Cecilia Sanchez, sisters Margaret, Luella,...

Jordan Robert Michael Valdez

Jordan Robert Michael Valdez

Jan 8, 2023

Jordan Robert Valdez, age 20, a resident of El Guache and tribal member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2023. Jordan was a very charismatic young man who never met a stranger.  If you met Jordan in any of the car club events, you were instantly his friend. Jordan’s love of cars and anything with an engine was what kept the...

Gabriel Anthony Madrid

Gabriel Anthony Madrid

Jan 6, 2023

Gabriel Anthony Madrid was born on May 3rd, 1968. He was a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico and passed away after a long fight with illness on January 6th, 2023.  

 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bonifacio Herrera and Evangelina Lopez (maternal), and Tony and Mela Madrid (paternal).

 

He is survived by his daughter Misty,...

Mary Agnes Olguin

Mary Agnes Olguin

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Agnes Olguin, 94, decided that it was time to join her loved ones in heaven on January 6, 2023.

Mary (known to her family and closest friends as Inez) was born on the family dairy farm between La Veta and Walsenburg, Colorado by the beautiful Spanish Peaks on May 15, 1928.

Mary and Al moved to White Rock,...

Rosalie Maria Baca

Rosalie Maria Baca

Jan 6, 2023

Rosalie Maria Baca, age 73, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Anjelika Maria Baca; mother, Celina Mascarenas; father, Marcelo Romero; brother Johnny Mascarenas & Rubel Romero; In-laws Claudio and Leonardita Baca; grandparents, Louis and Profidia Zamora; aunt and uncle, Carmen and Max Gallegos; as well as...