Obituary Listing

Jan 10, 2022

Tomas Apodaca, 83, known by many as Tom or Tommy, left this earth to be with our Lord on Monday January 10th, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born in Santa Fe on April 5th, 1938, to Jose Apodaca and Rosita Herrera- Apodaca. He grew up in and was fond of his home community of Chamita....

Jan 9, 2022

 

Jeannette Francine Hoover, 52 a resident of Espanola Valley passed away on January 9, 2023. She attended Espanola Valley High School, and then later furthered her education by attending Northern New Mexico College where she achieved an AA in Business. She loved to cook meals for her family, and was well-known for her homemade tamales.

She was preceded in...

Jan 9, 2022

Donald J. Archuleta, 58 from Chamita, NM, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, from short illness. He is survived by his high school sweetheart Christine (Tina) Archuleta and Daughter Nichole (Andrew Garcia). His mother Julia Archuleta, his brothers Chris (Cynthia), Leonard (Mary) Archuleta. Sisters Henrietta Naranjo and Bernadette (Tim) Monaco. His Father-in-law Clyde (Clara) Vigil, Mother-in-law Virginia Vigil, brother-in-law Virgil...

Jan 8, 2022

DAVID R. ROYBAL, 76, of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home the morning of January 8, 2022, after a six-month battle with cancer. God called him home to end his suffering, and the angels came to guide him. All of us who loved him are heartbroken to lose this wonderful man. David is survived by his loving wife of...

Jan 8, 2022

Ruben Ernesto Lopez, age 72, a longtime resident of Espanola, formerly of Chamisal and born August 25, 1949 in Pueblo, Colorado went to his eternal rest January 8, 2022.

Ruben was a kind and gentle soul. He had a great sense of humor and never passed up an opportunity to tell a joke. And he loved cheeseburgers...

Jan 7, 2022

Gloria E. Garcia, 94 was born on May 26, 1927, born in Polvadera New Mexico. A resident of Coyote, NM. She was blessed to be the only girl in a family of 6 brothers. Gloria made her journey to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 7, 2022.

Gloria was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Jan 6, 2022

Stephen V. Quintana 86, a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz, NM. Went to his Heavenly home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife Rosie Quintana, Daughter Judy, and Steven the 3rd also his parents Desiderio Rafael Quintana and Clorinda. Siblings: Beatrice Martinez and husband Henry. Brother: Eloy,...

Jan 5, 2022

Adolfo R. Gasca, Jr. “Fito” 78, a resident of Velarde, NM passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Fito is preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Ermelinda Gasca; stepmothers, Mary Gasca and Alvinita Gasca; brothers, Ernie, Eddie, Jesse, David, and Horace Gasca; Paternal grandparents, Pablino and Perfecta Gasca; Maternal grandparents, Damian...

Jan 5, 2022

Jesus “Leo” Lucero, age 70, of Cuyamunge, New Mexico, passed away on January 5, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ansehmo and Maria Lucero, brothers’ Ansehmo Lucero Jr., and Leroy Lucero, sisters, JoAnn Montoya, and many other loving family and friends.

He was an avid car lover, especially when it came to...

Jan 5, 2022

Fabian R. Pacheco Sr. age 64, a resident of Chimayo (formerly of Ojo Caliente), went to be with our Lord on January 5th, 2022.  Fabian was preceded in death by his Parents Frank and Ernestina Pacheco, brother Ralph, son Frankie and granddaughter Gabriella

Fabian Sr. is survived by his sons Fabian Jr. (Sonya) and David, his daughters...

Jan 4, 2022

Ernest Salazar age 86 went to be with our lord on January 04, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ernest was a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico

Ernest Salazar was born to Manuel Salazar and Felicita Martinez in Chimayo, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Maria F Salazar and his mother Felicita...

Dec 31, 2021

Elipio “Coach” Garcia Jr., 52, a resident of Espanola was called home on Friday, December 31,2021. Elipio was preceded in death by his parents, Elipio Sr. and Antonia Garcia; infant sister, Judith Garcia; grandparents, Emiliano and Angelica Aragon, Isabel and Genoveva Garcia; father-in-law, Clyde Herrera; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Elipio grew up in Canones, New Mexico with his...

Dec 31, 2021

Jason (39) was a fun and loving husband, father, brother and son. He made the best of any situation whether it was good or bad. He loved being a coach for little league, coaching sons-Jesus, Joshua and daughter, Maria, nieces-Desi and Larissa, he loved to fish or host a Matanza or brunch/dinner with his family and siblings. Jason learned...

Dec 30, 2021

Ruben (Kino) Chavez, 87 a longlife residence of La Puebla and raised in Leyba. NM (near Villanueva) was called Home to the Lord on December 30, 2021.

Ruben (Kino) is survived by his wife, Edna Dorothy Chavez, daughters Ramona Gurule (Gilbert), Anna Marie Reza (Miguel),  Lorraine Alderate (Frank), Evelyn Tennant (Todd) and Angela Romero, grandchildren Chela, Manda,...

Dec 29, 2021

Marie Aiken, 91, a long-time resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully December 29, 2021. Marie was proceeded in death by her parents Amarante & Teresina Villareal, her only child, Wayne Edward Aiken, and numerous family members and friends.

Born Maria Carlota "Lottie" Mercedes Villareal, Marie grew up in Alcalde, NM with her loving parents, 5 brothers and...

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Valencia, 91 of Arroyo Seco, NM passed away at his home on December 28,2021 He was preceded in death by his parents Isauro and Aurelia Valencia, brothers Joe and Eli Valencia Infant sister Myrna Valencia, infant son Darrold Valencia, daughter Rhoda Bailon, granddaughter Racquel Marquez and nephew Michael Valencia

He is survived by his wife of...

Dec 28, 2021

Jose Roberto Garcia, 81, born and raised in Abiquiu passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 after a short illness.

Roberto is preceded in death by his parents Casimiro and Manuelita Garcia of Abiquiu and baby sister Zoraida Garcia, father-in-law Carlos Naranjo, mother-in-law Carmelita Naranjo and brother-in-law Don Carlos Naranjo.

Roberto is survived by...

Dec 28, 2021

Our family and community lost an inspiring and loving man on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, when Gary A. Gonzales, a resident of Espanola, NM passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51.  Gary was born in Las Vegas, NV in October 1970 to Horacio and Lydia Gonzales.  His family resided in El Rito, NM until the age of 8...

Dec 27, 2021

Deacon Andy “Andrew” Lopez age 56, died peacefully on December 27, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Andy Lee Lopez was born on May 29, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Andres Lopez and Emma Lopez-Sandoval. Andy is preceded in death by his parents, brother (Manuelito).

Andy is survived by wife Rose, of 25 years, beloved...

Dec 27, 2021

Eremita Chavez, born May 23, 1935. A resident of Cuba, NM passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born in San Pablo, NM.

Eremita is proceeded in death by her Parents, Antonio and Franciskita Maestas; Husband, Juan Chavez; Son, Jerome Chavez.

Eremita was survived by her two siblings, Tony Maestas and Rose Martinez; Husband,...