Obituary Listing

Jul 18, 2022

George A. Valdez (80) was born on July 31, 1941, to Higinia (Cordova) Valdez and Alfonso Valdez in Ensenada, NM.  He passed away peacefully on July 18, 2022 surround by his wife and two children.

George was preceded in death by his parents Higinia & Alfonso Valdez, son Ronald (Tuddy) Valdez, grandson George Alex Valdez III and...

Jul 16, 2022

Sylmajor Castillo (Known As Major)

April 11,1982 – July 16,2022 (Age 40)

Sylmajor Castillo, (known As Major) Age 40 was Born on April 11,1982, in Cuba, New Mexico was welcomed into Heaven on July 16, 2022. Slymajor passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Sylmajor is...

Jul 16, 2022

Lorida R. Valdez 81, a resident of Espanola formally of Albuquerque and Canones, New Mexico, passed away on July 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Lorida was preceded in death by her grandfather, Belarmino Valdez, mother, Elena Valdez, brother A. B. (Belarmino) Valdez, nephews; Chris, Michael Jr., Michael (El Ferro Negro), Antonio and Adrian Valdez.  aunts;...

Jul 13, 2022

Joseph Casey Montoya (best known as Casey) went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2022.  Casey was born on August 2, 1948.  He married the love of his life Esmeralda (Essie) Montoya on July 2, 1978.

Casey was a quick-witted, fun loving man. He fiercely loved his family and his dog ‘Diamond’. In his...

Jul 12, 2022

Lucia R. Salazar, 94, a resident of Hernandez, NM passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side.

Lucia was preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Antonio Salazar Jr. and Walter Leonard Salazar; Daughter Priscilla Martinez; Grandson Steve Lucero Jr., Husband Antonio Salazar; Sons-in-Law; Julian Trujillo Sr., Steve Lucero Sr....

Jul 11, 2022

Yosina Archuleta, a lifelong resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 at the age of 99 after a brief illness.  She was a loving mother and homemaker.  She was a happy-go-lucky lady with a very optimistic outlook on life. She loved gardening, dancing, visiting with her grand-kids, and was a wonderful caregiver for her son...

Jul 10, 2022

Mary Lou Lujan, 74, a resident of Jaconita, NM, was welcomed into Heaven on July 10, 2022.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by many family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reynaldo and Nora Roybal; brothers, Horacio, Eddie, David, Dan, Philly Joe, Gerard, and Peter Roybal; sister, Diane Ortiz; father and mother-in-law, Luis...

Jul 5, 2022

Leslie Lockhart McNiff, 62, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

A loving sister and aunt, Leslie is survived by her brother Kevin Lockhart McNiff of Denver, Colorado, and her sisters Sydney McNiff Johnson of Ketchum, Idaho, and Anne Lockhart McNiff Gwathmey of Okatie,...

Jul 4, 2022

John Joseph Guenette was born in Medford, MA, on December 3, 1929, and died in Los Alamos, NM, on July 4th, 2022, at the age of 92.  He was a gentle and loving man with great integrity, and will be missed by all.  John was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret (Toth) Guenette; his parents,...

Jul 3, 2022

Juan (Manuel) Marquez, age 50 and a resident of Medanales, NM, was welcomed into Heaven on July 3, 2022. Manuel passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on his way home.

Manuel was raised in Benito Juarez Chih, MX, where he met the love of his life Teresa Marquez and had his 3 Children Jorge, Marisol and...

Jul 3, 2022

Matilda Guillen, 96, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday July 3, 2022.

Matilda is proceeded in death by the love of her life Phillip Guillen of 65 years, son Bobby Guillen, parents Celedon and Nestora Lujan, siblings Ramos, Oliva, Gustavo, Josie, Nestor, Feliciano, and NM House Speaker Ben Lujan, Son in Law Chris Delgado, Great Grandson Nicholas Paul Apodaca, and Great...

Jul 2, 2022

Elida Ortiz, 66, was called home on July 2, 2022. Elida was born on January 3, 1956, to Patrocinio (Pat) & Clarabelle Ortiz of Cuyamunge, NM.  She is preceded in death by her father, maternal grandparents, and paternal grandparents.  She is survived by her mother, Clarabelle, and brothers, Patrick (Lynette), and Henry.  Nieces; Erin Gomez, Stephanie Ortiz, Amanda Martinez (Pete),...

Jul 2, 2022

Lori Pacheco 41, a resident of Hernandez NM passed away on July 2, 2022, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Antonio Martinez, sister Emily J. Baca and brother Paco Martinez. Lori was a loving mother of 3 children and grandmother of 3 beautiful granddaughters. She is survived by the father of her children, Aldo Pacheco, her...

Jul 1, 2022

Dinah A. Ortiz , 32 went to be with our Lord on July 1, 2022, she was born on January 16, 1990. She was raised in Dixon and lived in Alcalde. She is proceeded in death by her daughter Angel Martinez and parents Maria L. Salazar and Wilfred Ortiz.

Dinah is survived by her 3 beloved children...

Jun 28, 2022

Olivia Ortiz, daughter of Patricia Trujillo-Vigil & Juan Vigil and adopted by Maclovio and Filomena Trujillo at 18 months of age after her biological mothers passing.  Olivia saw Maclovio and Filomena Trujillo as her parents and referred to Juan Vigil as her uncle growing up.  Born in Cundiyo but raised in Cordova, Olivia attended elementary and junior high in...

Jun 27, 2022

Rita L. Martinez, 66 a resident of Espanola passed away on June 21, 2022, surrounded by close relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Candido Gallegos, and Ernestina Martinez. Grandparents Bernardita and Simon Martinez. Aunts' and Uncles, Arsenio, and Ruby Martinez, Federico Martinez, Ignacia Martinez, Ignacio Maestas, Estella Martinez, and Nephew Lorenzo Graham. Rita was a kind...

Jun 24, 2022

Dolores Baca, age 86 a resident of Canjilon, New Mexico was welcomed into Heaven on June 24, 2022. Dolores passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family at her side. Dolores is preceded in death by her husband Aquilino Baca, son Aquilino Terisito Baca, granddaughter Angel Redwine and daughter in law Doreen Baca. Dolores is survived...

Jun 22, 2022

Obituary for Horace Bustos

Horace J. Bustos, 83 of La Mesilla, originally of El Llano, died Wednesday June 22, 2022 following a short illness.  Horace was a carpenter by trade.  In his early twenties Horace was in an automobile accident where wife, Amelia, cared for him for many years.

Horace was preceded in death by...

Jun 20, 2022

A loving and dedicated husband, father, brother grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great- grandfather and friend. Joe Martinez Sr. was born to Florencio Martinez and Edonila Martinez on November 5, 1934 in Penasco, NM.   He was one of 9 children; Mary, Bertha, Angie, Agnes, Rosie, Connie, Nancy, David and Tina.  He married his high school sweetheart, Alicia Martinez in December 1955.  Joined...

Jun 20, 2022

Lorraine J. Seay-Smith, 87, a resident of Espanola, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday June 20, 2022. Her spirit and soul rejoiced as she entered a new life in the presence of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Juan Delfin (J.D. Sr.) and Rosalia Martinez, brother Wilbert Andres Martinez, sister Sophie Hayes, father of...