Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2022

Miguel Romero-Lopez,86, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Mexico, passed away on August 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his son Michael Romero, father Bernardo Romero, Mother Alta Gracia, sisters Esperanza and Abelina Romero, and brothers Pedro and Juan Romero. Miguel was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and...

Aug 19, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Brian Wayne Emkeit of Los Alamos, New Mexico.  He fought a long hard battle with prostate and bone cancer. Brian died at the age of 80 on August 19, 2022, just 12 hours before his 81st birthday. Brian was born on August 20, 1941, in Oakland California. He grew up in...

Aug 18, 2022

John Andrew (Andy) Valdez, 66, lifelong resident of Velarde, NM.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Pampo, Great Grandfather, God Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend and Music/Mariachi Teacher, on August 18, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

Andy was born on May 17, 1956,...

Aug 18, 2022

Pete M. Lopez, 70, resident of Espanola, passed away on August 18th, 2022. Pete was born October 10, 1951 to Albinta Martinez and Pedro Lopez. He enjoyed attending sundevil basketball games, enjoyed his Denver Broncos, was a dog lover (hence his nickname, "Pete Perro"), he was very intelligent and had a passion for playing his guitar. Pete proudly served...

Aug 16, 2022

Cypress Garcia, 22, a resident of Espanola was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 16, 2022. Cypress was born on August 26, 1999, in Santa Fe, NM to Shada and Mark Garcia. He was a kind and loving person to everyone who crossed his path. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in...

Aug 16, 2022

Lawrence Carrillo of Chama, NM passed on August 16, 2022. The services are as follows:

Rosary on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chama. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chama. Burial to follow at Family Cemetery in...

Aug 15, 2022

Jeanette Quintana 58 is dancing with the angels in heaven. She left this earth on August 10, 2022. Jeanette was born October 26, 1963, to Silviano and Elsie Quintana. She was always happy and lively. Jeanette loved attention and hugs.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Desiderio and Clorinda Quintana and Maternal grandparents Manuel and...

Aug 14, 2022

Maria Olivama Lucero, our beautiful mama Maria was born April 23, 1947, in Chama New Mexico.  To Jose and Antonia Gutierrez.  Maria is now dancing in heaven with the love of her life Cristoval Lucero, to whom she was married to for 50 years.

They were also blessed with 6 children: Cristina Lucero (Chama) Sandra Lucero (Farmington)...

Aug 14, 2022

Rosaline (Rosalie) Loyola Valdez, our mother succumbed to Cancer on Sunday, August 14, 2022, surrounded by family. Illness came upon her quickly and took her from us too soon. In her last days she told each of her children that she loved them and that having to leave them and knowing that we would miss her were the hardest...

Aug 11, 2022

Anita Gonzales, 48, A resident of Vadito, NM, gained her wings on Wednesday August 3, 2022. She was a caring Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend.

Preceded in death by her Beloved Mother Julie Valdez, Husband Ernest Gonzales.

Anita is survived by her children Angel Gonzales (Michael Serrano) Ernesto Gonzales (Kasandra Velarde) Father Steve...

Aug 11, 2022

Nicholas Travis Joseph blazed through life like a shooting star - catapulting himself from one passion to the next, eager to soak up every piece of knowledge and excitement the world had to offer. Born January 29, 2000, he loved deeply and encouraged those around him to be adventurous. Everyone remembers his warmth and kindness. Nicholas was born and...

Aug 10, 2022

Anselmo A. Trujillo, (Mr. Trujillo), age 89, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather educator, avid angular, and a longtime Espanola resident, after a short illness has returned to his favorite fishing hole. When he passed, he was surrounded by family and enjoying a favorite pastime, a movie, at home on August 10, 2022.  Anselmo has always been ambitious and...

Aug 10, 2022

Margaret Campos, 69, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, peacefully at her home in Espanola.

She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Delfido Gallegos; parents Augustine Campos in 1991 and Eloisa Campos in 2001.; sister, Epimenia Aragon in 1986; nephew Rupert Aragon in 1990.

She is survived by her 3 sisters; Susie and...

Aug 10, 2022

Valentin J. Jacquez, beloved son and brother age 38, and a resident of Santa Cruz, New Mexico, passed away on Friday August 5, 2022, unexpectedly. He is preceded in death by his mother Isabel Jacquez, uncles Daniel and Bert Jacquez, Peter DeAguero, Johnny Quintana, Richard Espinoza, Paul Salazar and Aunt Donna Quintana. Grandfather David Quintana, great grandparents Julian and...

Aug 10, 2022

Jason C. Simmons, 42, of Alcalde passed away July 21, 2022. Born in Albuquerque March 28, 1980, he attended Espanola Valley High School and Northern New Mexico College.

Jason is preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandmother Nancy Springfield, his cousin Greg Bogdan, Jr. and his cousin Kristopher Kirkland.

Jason is survived by his mother,...

Aug 9, 2022

Tony Jose Valdez, 82 of Nambe, NM was called home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Tony is proceeded in death by his parents Valentin & Eva Valdez; in-laws Genaro & Antonia Terrazas; beloved son Valentin; siblings Maria Espinosa (Luben), Benito (Grace), and Michael. Brother in-laws Andy Sanchez, Lucas Duran, Jose...

Aug 9, 2022

Frank Tony Lucero, 74, a resident of El Guache went to be with his Heavenly Father after a short illness on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Frank was born on June 1, 1948 to Tony and Bertha Lucero,  also preceding Frank in death.

Frank retired after 20 years of service with the City of Espanola as streets maintenance...

Aug 8, 2022

Ruben M. Madrid, 67 of El Guache, formerly of Albuquerque and El Rito died August 8, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 1, 1954, to Isabel and Ponciano Madrid Sr. He was preceded in death by his parent's, his brother Teofilo Madrid, brother-in-law Sofio Ortiz and nephew Bryan Lucero. He is survived by his only sister Theresa Ortiz of El Rito, brother Ponciano Madrid Jr. & wife Bennie of El Rito, sister-in-law Anna Madrid of El Rito and his last living aunt Gabina Madrid of Albuquerque. He...

Aug 8, 2022

Michelle Charlene Silva, age 57, a resident of Santo Nino passed away, after a short illness and went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2022.  Born and raised in Espanola, NM, Michelle loved the simple life: camping, fishing, watching movies and spending time with her cat “Daisy” and dog “Pony Boy”.  She was an employee...

Aug 8, 2022

Norman  Gurule - 54 of Espanola died July 28,2022 in Albuquerque NM of a massive stroke with his family by his side.

Proceeded in death by his beloved grandma Maria Inez, son Leo and Brothers John and Joseph  Gurule.

Norman was a jack of all trades and there was not anything he couldn't do, make...