Obituary Listing

Dec 9, 2021

We are greatly saddened by the loss of our beloved daughter, sister, mother, Nana, Auntie, cousin, and friend Rachel (Giggles) Garcia.

Rachel, 42, of Espanola, and formerly of Chamita, had a big heart and an amazingly beautiful smile and a laugh to go with it!

Rachel was born April 17, 1979.  Rachel was called home to...

Dec 8, 2021

Patsy A. Martinez was born on May 6, 1961 in Clovis, NM and passed away on December 8, 2021 in Espanola, NM with her family around her. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Nana, Grand Nana, Sister, Auntie, Cousin, and Friend.

She is preceded in death by her parents Nick and Mela Baca, In-laws Joe and MaryAnn...

Dec 8, 2021

Erlinda M. Herrera 75 , a resident of Fairview passed away on December 8, 2021 of a lengthy illness.  She is preceded in death by her Parents Pablo and Flora Salazar, brother David and Andrew Salazar. Erlinda was loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She loved to play Bingo, fishing and camping with her family, as well as gardening. ...

Dec 7, 2021

Jose (Bozo) Maria Claudio Martinez Sr, 73 a lifelong resident of Velarde, NM passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 7, 2021 from a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born in Embudo, NM on January 30, 1948 to Ramon and Elvira Martinez. He was the youngest of 8 children.

He graduated from...

Dec 5, 2021

Cleo Avila 93, a resident of Chimayo went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2021.

Cleo is preceded in death by her husband Joe Avila of 63 years, daughter Annette Avila and Parents Ramon and Pablita Jaramillo

Cleo Retired from the Espanola Public Schools as a head cook from the Chimayo Elementary.  She...

Dec 4, 2021

Yvonne Serrano, 61 a resident of Chimayo, was born November 6, 1960. Went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2021. She is proceeded in death by her parents Seferino and Marcelina Serrano, Husband Sammy Lion Martinez, Son, Benito Serrano, Nephew Nick Martinez Jr, Siblings, Evangeline Archuleta and Seferino Serrano Jr, and sister-in-Law Thelma Montoya. Yvonne was a loving,...

Dec 4, 2021

Aaleah Carbajal, 10 a resident from Chimayo died unexpectedly on December 4, 2021. Aaleah was born on March 25, 2011 to Kristy Martinez in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Aaleah was a 5th grader at Tony E. Quintana Elementary School where she was loved by students and her teachers and who she loved. One of her teachers has said that...

Dec 4, 2021

Elliana Martinez, age 12 , from Chimayo passed away on early Saturday morning, December 4, 2021. Elliana was born on February 20, 2009. She is the daughter of Jacob Martinez (Kristy) and Nicole Chavez (Chris), granddaughter of Eleanor Martinez who raised Elliana as a daughter, grandfather, Joe Michael Martinez, maternal grandmother, Karen Vickery. She is sister to Jacob...

Dec 4, 2021

Manuel Simon Gomez, 94 from Dulce, NM passed peacefully on Saturday December 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his home.  Manuel was born in Santa Fe, NM on July 9, 1927 to Jose Eugenio Gomez and Adelina Duran Gomez. He was the eldest of eight children and remained dedicated to his parents in running and maintaining the family ranch in Dulce....

Dec 4, 2021

Orlando J Martinez 72, a resident of Vallecitos passed away Saturday December 4, 2021 peacefully at home. He is processed in death his parents Pablo and Charlotta Martinez, brothers Vidal, Gavino Martinez, and sister Mary Salazar. Orlando is survived by his wife Marcella Martinez. Children James Martinez and companion Gaylene of Aztec, Pauline Romero and companion Albert of Espanola, Eugene...

Dec 4, 2021

Priscilla R. Herrera, 88, a resident of Cuyamungue, was born on April 4, 1933 and was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on December 4, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked for the First National Bank of Santa Fe for 16 years and also worked for the Pueblo of Pojoaque for...

Dec 4, 2021

Ralph “Kiner” Roybal, age 86, a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his loving children. He was born on December 30, 1934 to the late David and Carlota Roybal in Espanola.

Ralph retired from Los Alamos Public Schools as a warehouse clerk. Above all, he enjoyed watching...

Dec 2, 2021

Donaciano “Chano” Cordova, age 87, a lifelong resident of Gallina, NM, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born in Gallina, NM, on March 25, 1934, to Antonio and Tomasita Cordova. He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Tomasita Cordova, sister Celia Anderson, brother Louis Cordova, sister Elia Ogden; father-in-law...

Nov 30, 2021

Samuel “Sammy” Salgado Sr., 69, joined our lord on November 30, 2021, with his family by his side in Espanola, NM. Mr. Salgado was born May 1, 1952, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Juan and Adelina (Martinez) Salgado. He grew up in Mora, NM until the family moved to Greeley, CO in 1967. Sam would go on to join the...

Nov 30, 2021

Oliver “Oli” Jaramillo age 61 resident of Abiquiu passed away on November 30,2021 Oli was a very loved person that was always willing to lend a helping hand in anyway he could. He loved his friends and family dearly and they loved him in return. Oli was an auto mechanic and knew how to fix almost anything wrong with...

Nov 29, 2021

Jose Isaudro Salazar “Fish”

February 10, 1928 – November 29, 2021

Jose Isaudro Salazar (nicknamed “Fish” at the age of five) went to be with the Lord his maker on Monday, November 29, 2021. Fish was born in Pojoaque, New Mexico where he shared his love for family, ranching and hard...

Nov 29, 2021

Frances Valerio 85, a resident of El Duende passed away on November 29, 2021, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Pat Valerio, son Frank Valerio, and granddaughter Venessa Valerio. Parents Santiago and Antonia Fresquez. Her brother Ramon Fresquez, Joe Fresquez, Samuel Fresquez, sisters Maria Martinez and Teresita Moya.

She was...

Nov 29, 2021

Gerald Roland Valdez 70, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on November 29, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1951. Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Lila Valdez; paternal grandparents Benseslaus and Maria Tonita Valdez; maternal grandparents Efren and Matilda Garcia.

Roland was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin...

Nov 29, 2021

Michael Lujan “Snafu”, 70, a resident of Espanola, passed away on November 29, 2021. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Josefina Lujan; brothers, Delfino and Eugenio Lujan; sisters, Amelia Bustos and Mabel Lujan; sister-in-law, Ruth Lujan; brother-in-law, Jimmy Lujan; father-in-law, Leo Barrera and mother-in-law, Josie King.

Michael was a loving and...

Nov 29, 2021

Ruth Chávez, of Albuquerque and Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021, at home.

She was born on February 2, 1937 to Jesús Maria and Aurelia Alarid in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ruth married Frank Ernest Chávez on July 30, 1960 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM. They had three children, Michael, Craig,and Janice....