Obituary Listing

Ramon Adolfo Martinez

Ramon Adolfo Martinez

Jan 29, 2023

Ramon A. Martinez, 80, a resident of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, passed away on January 29, 2023.

Ramon is preceded in death by his son Roland Martinez, daughter Renee Martinez, parents Adolfo and Marcella Martinez, sister Mary Lou Blea and brother-in-law Arthur Blea.

He will always be remembered for his love of classic cars. He loved to go for a...

Sotero A Valdez

Sotero A Valdez

Jan 25, 2023

Sotero A. Valdez (aka “Salty Dog”), age 59, a resident of El Llano, NM, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Sotero is preceded in death by his daughter, Erika Valdez, his father Felipe Valdez, mother Bernie Valdez and brother Gabriel Valdez

Sotero is survived by his son, Antonio Valdez and stepdaughter Julie Holt, godson Marcos Vigil Sr. and godfather Roman...

Wilbert William Salazar

Wilbert William Salazar

Jan 25, 2023

Wilbert William Salazar, 53, born July 14, 1969 of Santa Clara Pueblo and El Llano, NM was joined with his loved ones in paradise on January 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Salazar, uncle and Godfather Carlos Serrano, mother-in-law Marie Lyon and brother-in-law David Lyon. 

Affectionately known to many as “Willa” led a life full...

Jose Alfredo Talamante

Jose Alfredo Talamante

Jan 25, 2023

Jose Talamante, was born on July 18, 1928 to Jose Fermin Talamante and Alejandrina Garcia Talamante in Edith, Colorado. 

Jose is preceded in death by his parents Jose Fermin and Alejandrina Talamante, sisters Ferminia Talamante and Maria Hermanita Martinez, brothers Jose Isidoro Talamante, Cristobal Talamante, grandson Leopuldo Talamante, granddaughters Susanna Talamante, Lahoma Talamante, Kyleighla Vigil and great grandson Josiah Martinez. 

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Daniel Pedro

Daniel Pedro

Jan 23, 2023

Daniel James Pedro, passed away on January 23, 2023, unexpectedly at the young age of 51. Daniel had a heart larger than life. He was a true friend to many, a father, who adored his children, a loving grandpa, and a loving husband to his soulmate. He looked forward to spending his days spoiling his grandchildren, Riley and Hannah. His...

Martha Archuleta

Martha Archuleta

Jan 23, 2023

Martha J. Archuleta, a life-long resident of the Espanola Valley died peacefully on January 23, 2023. She was 87. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Donaldo, her parents Jose V. and Amabel M. Archuleta, her brothers, Johnny and “Butch’, and her sister Belle Becker. Martha is survived by her sister, Norma Evans (Robert), brother-in-law Leo...

Rudy Archuleta

Rudy Archuleta

Jan 23, 2023

 

Rudolfo Cristobal Archuleta (Rudy) (aka - El Viejo) age 74, a resident of El Rito, NM, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on January 23, 2023.

Rudolfo was a kind and loving man who loved all his family enormously. He was a meat cutter by trade for nearly 30 years, and after retirement...

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...