Obituary Listing

Jan 21, 2022

James P. (Jim) Romero, 83 passed away on January 21, 2022, peacefully with family and dear friends at his side.  He was born in Dixon, New Mexico on December 7, 1938.  He resided in El Ancon on the mesa above the Rio Grande and loved the beauty and nature of the world around him.

He was a...

Jan 20, 2022

Jose Manuel Montoya JR.  Age 36 from Hernandez, NM. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents George and Olivia Martinez of Velarde, Manuel and Mary Montoya of Ohkay Owingeh, and Antonio and Epimenia Martinez of Ranchitos.  Nephew, Joey Mondragon, Niece, Ava Gonzales, Stepfather , Joe Howard...

Jan 20, 2022

Frank J. Dallas 74, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Sr. and Emma Dallas, infant son who passed at birth, brother, Wayne Dallas, and sister, Lucy Dallas, nephews Anthony Dallas, Marcus Dallas and other...

Jan 20, 2022

Linda M. Garcia, 72, of Hernandez went home to our dear Lord and to her son on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Linda was born on December 12, 1949, in El Guique NM to the late Jose Cecilio and Josina Herrera.

She was preceded in death by her concentido her son Steve “Hollywood” Garcia; parents Jose Cecilio and...

Jan 20, 2022

On January 20, 2022, we were left to cherish only the loving memories of Paul A. Trujillo, 47.  After a long and courageous battle Paul succumbed to his liver disease and Covid.  Paul was raised in the Pojoaque Valley where he attended Pojoaque Valley Schools and graduated with the class of 1992, he then attended UNM LA.  After a...

Jan 20, 2022

Pablo Roybal, 80, from Chimayo and formerly of El Rancho passed away into eternal rest on January 20, 2022.

Pablo is preceded in death by his parents Aaron and Veronica Roybal, special daughter-in-law Lisa Roybal,  Father-in-law Marcos Valenzuela Mata, Siblings Donelia, Eufemia, Lillian, Eloy, and Billy Roybal.  Several special nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife Albina Roybal, Son Matthew Roybal(Shaylee),  Mother of his Son Irene Roybal, Brother’s Luciano and (Bernie), Florencio and (Jeanie), Manuel...

Jan 19, 2022

Jan 18, 2022

Maria Elena Rodriguez (October 30, 1939), beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many passed away peacefully from an extended illness on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She is better known to her family and friends as Helen and Nena. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Felice Rodriguez, her brothers Joe (Tata) Rodriguez, and Tony (JP)...

Jan 18, 2022

Gilbert Medina, 92, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed into eternal rest on January 18,2022, surrounded by his loving family. His memory will forever be cherished and kept alive by those who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Naomi, son Gilbert Jr., parents, Antonio and Leonardita Medina, brothers, Jose, Eugenio, Juan, Frank,...

Jan 17, 2022

Olivia Martinez, a resident of Española, was called home peacefully with her family by her side on January 17, 2022, two days shy of her 76th birthday, after a very short battle with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Olivia was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Maximiño and Rosanna Manzanares; paternal grandparents, Maximiño and Rosita Vigil; and her parents,...

Jan 16, 2022

Placida Trujillo 94, of Espanola passed away on January 16, 2022, she is preceded in death by Husband Eddie Trujillo, son Dan Trujillo and Grandson Steven Griego. Parents Abelino and Soleme Maestas and numerous other relatives that preceded her.

Placida was a caretaker of her mother and a home maker she spent her time caring and loving...

Jan 15, 2022

Rosina T. Martinez, our beautiful and beloved mother and grandmother passed into eternal rest January 15, 2022 after a brief battle with COVID.

Rosina was born in Tierra Amarilla April 28, 1939 to Cruz and Delphina Serrano Trujillo. In 1958, Rosie married Reynaldo S. Medina and together they brought six children into the world: Joseph Medina, Dianne...

Jan 15, 2022

Benina Trujillo was born to eternal life on Saturday morning, January 15, 2022. Born on July 1, 1929, she was a mere 92 years old, and lived those 92 years to their fullest. She was born with a twin sister, who did not survive the early diseases of their times.

She was preceded in death by  her...

Jan 14, 2022

Eremita “Erma” Fresquez – Age 88, a resident of San Pedro passed away early Friday morning, January 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Erma was born on December 29, 1933, in El Rancho, NM and went on to meet the love of her life Ben at the age of 18.  From that day forward they were inseparable, and...

Jan 14, 2022

Marty Dean Valerio, age 43, unexpectedly passed away, January 14, 2022. Marty was born in Los Alamos, NM and grew up in Chimayo, NM where he met, Monica. It was love at first sight. They started their family soon after with five children in eight years, married for sixteen years. Marty was an exceptional father, always telling his children...

Jan 14, 2022

Estevan D. Gallegos of Las Trampas left to his eternal home on January 14, 2022 at the age of 31. Cremation has taken place as per his wishes.

Estevan was preceded by his maternal grandparents, Bonifacio and Carol Lopez.

Estevan grew up in Las Trampas and had many adventures with his brother Andre' and their cousins,...

Jan 13, 2022

Leonard Torrez Jr., 37, resident of Alcalde, went home to rest with our dear Lord on January 13, 2022. He was born April 5, 1984. Leonard was proceeded in death by his beloved father, Leonard Sr. just hours before his passing. He was also proceeded in death by his grandparents Juan and Anita Aldaz, and Max and Stella Torrez;...

Jan 12, 2022

Leonard Torrez, Sr. 58, resident of Alcalde, originally from Petaca, NM went home to rest with our Dear Lord, January 12, 2022. He was born August 29, 1963. Hours after his passing, he was joined by his beloved son, his best friend, Leonard Torrez Jr. Leonard Sr. is proceeded in death by his parents Maclovio and Estella Torrez, brother...

Jan 11, 2022

Rafaelita E. Martinez, age 96, a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Simon Martinez, Jr.; Sons: Father Vidal, Juan and Rafael Martinez; Daughters: Juanita Gallegos and Marcella Gonzales; Parents: Vicentita and Benjamin Archuleta; Sister: Elizaida Maestas and Brothers: Pacomio and Vicente Archuleta. Rafaelita is survived by her...

Jan 10, 2022

Bernie Lopez was peacefully called home on January 10, 2022, from a lengthy illness Progressive Supranuclear Palsy “PSP” at the age of 69. She was a woman of great strength and a devoted Catholic. No matter how much she suffered, she would say “God has a plan, and we are not to question his plan”. She was preceded...