Obituary Listing

Mar 5, 2022

Rosina L Quintana of Pojoaque passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 2022 She was born December 24, 1922, to Miguel and Frances Lovato and lived in Santa Fe through 1955. She married Max, her husband, August 1952. They were married for 57 years and shared many happy years living in Pojoaque. They enjoyed going fishing, camping, dancing...

Mar 4, 2022

Mateo Valdez, September 19, 1945-March 4, 2022

Mateo Valdez, from Espanola, passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 76 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Emma Valdez, and brothers Prajedes, Helario, Joe, and Sofonias Valdez.

He is survived by his only son, Roger Valdez, from Seattle...

Mar 1, 2022

Linda Kaye Jaramillo, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 1st at Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola, with loving family by her side.

Linda was born on July 26, 1942 in Appleton, Missouri, to Lewis and Marjorie Teetor. Linda loved spending time with her family, keeping up with the NBA (especially the Spurs), and of course talking to her...

Mar 1, 2022

Cassandra D. Quintana, 30, a resident of Chimayo, NM was called home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Cassandra was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend who was loved by many.

Cassandra was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Ernie Quintana, gramita Josephine Quintana, maternal grandparents Ruben...

Feb 25, 2022

Theodore Christopher Lobato, aka Lolo (east side of cattle guard) and Ted (west side of cattle guard), has passed away peacefully at his home in Canjilon, on February 25, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1969 to Atocha Vigil and Jack Lobato.

Ted/Lolo is known for his love of his Momma, Dallas Cowboys and “Gods Country,...

Feb 24, 2022

Maria Eva Angelina (Vangie) Maestas

Evangeline left this world on February 24, 2022 she was born on January 17, 1937 in Pecos, NM. She married and moved to Holman, NM where she lived the rest of her life serving as a Postmaster first in Holman, and then in Mora, NM until retirement. Vangie was a faithful member...

Feb 23, 2022

Dean Melvin Martinez (Larry Dean), age 65, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was born in Fairview, New Mexico on February 15, 1957. He was one of eight children born into a large family and lived in the beautiful valley of Velarde, NM.

At the young age of 17...

Feb 23, 2022

Mark Anthony Vigil, age 51 A lifelong Resident of Guachupangue, was called home on February 23, 2022. He was a loving Son, Brother, Father and Grandfather.  Mark enjoyed life to the fullest and always had smile on his face.  He had a sense of humor.  He enjoyed the outdoor life; He was an avid Hunter and Fisherman. Through out his...

Feb 22, 2022

Sarah Sadie Aguilar, age 75, a resident of Las Trampas passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Aguilar, parents Enrique and Sofia Lopez, brother Raymond Lopez, sister Roselia Vigil, brother-in-law Ben Vigil who were like second parents to her and father-in-law Anselmo Aguilar.

Feb 22, 2022

Nelson J. Sanchez, age 50, a lifelong resident of Lyden, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 22, 2022. Nelson loved spending his time with his sons, friends and family. Nelson loved the outdoors, namely the summertime where he loved tending to his gardens and his beloved acequia. Nelson sure did enjoy the “Sierra” come...

Feb 20, 2022

Dora Soliz was born Sept.10, 1962 in Cordova, NM. She passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 following a brief illness. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Saiz & Ermelinda Trujillo; her brother, Oliveo Trujillo; & her sister, Beverly Montoya. In her younger days, Dora and her family spent many weekends in Albuquerque with her longtime friends Amparo...

Feb 19, 2022

Richard Marquez, a resident of Velarde, went to be with our lord on February 19, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He passed at his home surrounded by family.

Richard was preceded in death by his loving mother Luz Silva Marquez, sisters Mary (Nena) Marquez and Suzie Hinojosa, a very special grandson, Jose Lino Atencio III,...

Feb 19, 2022

Brittany Arzola, 26 was called home on February 19, 2022 joining her beloved father where he greeted his princess as she entered into the gates of heaven.

Brittany was preceded in death by her Father Rudy Arzola, Godfather Joseph Rendon, Godbrother Nico Fresquez, Aunts April Miera, Joyce Fresquez and Brenda Lopez.  Uncles Antonio, Alonzo, Seferino, Martin, Leo...

Feb 19, 2022

Diana Jane Sena, 64, of Pojoaque, passed away at home on Saturday February 19, 2022. Diana was born on June 4, 1957, in Los Angeles, CA to Thomas and Barbara Seitz. The family moved to Los Alamos in 1959 when Tom took a job with the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Diana attended LAHS and graduated in 1975. She was a...

Feb 18, 2022

Johnny Quintana Velarde, age 32, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born January 28, 1990, in Santa Fe, NM and was a lifelong resident of Cuarteles, NM.

He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Velarde, who adored Johnny; paternal grandfather Epifanio Velarde; maternal grandparents Juan...

Feb 18, 2022

Leonard, 59,  born January 7th, 1963, a lifelong resident of El Rito, left this world peacefully on February 18th, 2022.

He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend. He is survived by his beautiful daughter Mallory Manzanares (& her mother Robin), his twin brother Herman (& wife Rita) Manzanares, sister Vicki (& late husband Silviano) Martinez...

Feb 17, 2022

Leroy Antonio (Chino) Garcia (81), a lifelong resident of Espanola passed into eternal rest on February 17, 2022, after a well-fought battle with cancer. His memories will forever be cherished by those who love him.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents Antonia and Jose De La Cruz Maestas, mother-in-law Fidelina Duran, sister-in-law Cornelia Romero, and...

Feb 17, 2022

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we the family of Dedra Andrea Sanchez announce her unexpected passing on Feb 17, 2022.  Our beloved daughter, sister and mother left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father.

Dedra was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Manuel and Lucy Ortega , Aunt Joann Vigil,...

Feb 16, 2022

Leon D. Martinez 44, a resident of Chimayo passed away on February 16, 2022, with his wife and mother by his side.  Leon was preceded in death by his father Harold Martinez, paternal grandparents Horacio and Dora Martinez and maternal grandparents Audelio and Aggie Trujillo; uncles, Harry Martinez, and Halbert Martinez; aunt, Evangeline “Vangie” Madrid; step grandfather Gilberto Barela...

Feb 15, 2022

Tony L. Martinez 35 of El Duende passed away peacefully on February 15,2022 surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents Tony C. Martinez and Connie C. Vigil both of El Duende and uncle Benerito Vigil of Chimayo.

Tony is survived by his high school sweetheart/loving wife Brittany Martinez, daughter Amber Martinez and...