Obituary Listing

Nov 1, 2021

GUILLERMO R. GARDUNO, 60, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Aurelia Garduno; brother Leonard Garduno, nephews Carlos Garduno Jr., Steven Garduno and many other relatives.

G-man was a simple man who did not have much but would share the little bit he did have.  He loved...

Oct 31, 2021

Floyd Bernabe Herrera, 79, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on October 31, 2021, of a short illness. He was born in Espanola, NM on May 27, 1942.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bernabe and Celina Herrera.

Floyd was a civil engineer for the government. He traveled extensively throughout the world. He loved...

Oct 30, 2021

Joseph Valdez, Sr.

Joseph Valdez, Sr. 66, of Espanola, New Mexico passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021. He was born on January 10, 1955 to Leo Valdez and Martha Chacon.

Joseph grew up in Penasco, NM and enjoyed working and playing in the outdoors. He plowed, planted, and cultivated the garden which helped sustain his family. He enjoyed working...

Oct 29, 2021

Nikki Lee Valdez, 33, a resident of Nambe, was unexpectedly called home to be with our Lord on Friday October 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Joe and Tive Valdez, great- grandfather Ben B. Valdez, and uncle Gino Valdez.

Nikki graduated from Pojoaque Valley High School in 2006 and continued his education in...

Oct 28, 2021

Brian P. Vigil (Cundi) of Cundiyo NM passed away at home at the age of 44 of a lengthy illness with his loving family by his side. Brian is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Emiterio and Amelia Vigil, Special Uncles Ernest and Gerard Vigil, and Tommy Montoya. Maternal Grandparents, Ramon and Estefanita Vigil, Aunt Matilda Vigil, Numerous Great Uncles...

Oct 28, 2021

Luciano (Lucky) (Caddy) Trujillo, 78, of Pojoaque, passed away on October 28, 2021 at his home in Nambe. Lucky was born in Pojoaque, New Mexico on August 12, 1943 to Luis Trujillo and Andalecia Archibeque. He was raised with his fourteen siblings in what was always an entertaining and loving environment. He was married to Dolores (Rodriguez) for twenty-six...

Oct 26, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...

Oct 26, 2021

William (Bill) A. Voight 83 , a life-long resident of El Llano passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Rio Rancho, with family at his side, on October 26, 2021. He was born on April 26, 1938 in Embudo, NM. Bill is preceded in death by his parents William A. and Teresina Voight; first wife and...

Oct 26, 2021

Santiago Lopez 83, a resident of Dixon passed away peacefully, on October 26, 2021.  Santiago is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Lopez, son’s Jimmy Lopez, and Paul Lopez.  Santiago is survived by his daughter’s, Lori Rivera, and husband Benjamin, and Carmela Lopez; granddaughters Monica Lopez and Jacqueline Munoz and husband Rolando, Mariana Lopez; grandsons Paul Jr Romero,...

Oct 25, 2021

Lionel I. Garcia, 50, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021 at his home in Espanola, New Mexico. Lionel was born in Espanola on June 14th, 1971.

Lionel attended EVHS and completed a machinist apprenticeship after high school.

Lionel worked in a variety of trades such as carpentry, welding, and worked as a machinist at...

Oct 24, 2021

Bernie G. Sanchez, age 73, resident of Rio Chama, NM went to her eternal home with our Heavenly Father, in the evening of October 24th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at the Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM.

Bernie was proceeded in death by her husband Joe R. Sanchez of 52 years, her parents Leonardo...

Oct 24, 2021

Cleotilde Torres, age 95, a resident of Cordova passed away on October 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Luciano and Sophia Vigil; husband Leopoldo Torres; and sons Tony and Verjilio Torres and son-in-law Luis “Lito” Montoya.

She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, and going shopping. She was...

Oct 24, 2021

Charles Matthew Root, age 57, of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Charles was born June 16, 1964 in Los Angeles, California.

Charles graduated from Fallbrook High School, Fallbrook, CA in 1982. Good Time Charlie aka "Chuck" was a successful entrepreneur and restaurant owner with a passion and lasor-like focus on wine-making...

Oct 24, 2021

Burt Isaiah Garrett, 33, a resident of Servilleta, passes away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

He was preceded in death by his parents; William and Susan Garrett.

He is survived by his foster father Arthur Archuleta of Servilleta. Two brothers; Travis Garrett of Espanola, and Tyrell Garrett of...

Oct 23, 2021

Richard (Dick) Maestas 92, A resident of Chili, N.M. was born October 15, 1929, went to be with the Lord October 23, 2021.  Richard was Preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Florence Eva Maestas; Parents Pablo and Antonia Maestas; siblings Andres, Antonio, Gilbert, Simon, Gasper, Inez, Armando. Richard loved his family, fishing and visiting with...

Oct 23, 2021

Fidel Alberico Jr (84) of La Mesilla, NM passed away on October 23, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Fidel Alberico Sr. and Olivama Alberico, brother Ralph Alberico, sister Bertha Petry and son Danny Alberico.

Fidel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friends to many. In 1958, he married Gloria...

Oct 21, 2021

Evelyn Marie Rael, 76 years old and longtime resident of Vallecitos, New Mexico departed this Earth on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in the presence of her daughters.  She is preceded in death by Gilbert Rael her devoted husband of 47 years; loving parents Victoriano and Florinda Torrez; birthmother Cecilia Cisneros; sisters Consuelo Valdez and Bertha Esquibel; Tios Tina and Orlando...

Oct 21, 2021

Teresa (Terry) Lucero, 69, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents; Elfego and Dolores Telles. Siblings; Ernesto, Nestor and Elfego (Sonny) Telles, and Barbara Telles. Brother-in-law; Santiago (Jimmy) Jaramillo. Terry is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Nabor (Larry) Lucero. Son; Lawrence Lucero and Judy Garcia of La Mesilla. Daughter; Laura...

Oct 20, 2021

Frank Romero, Jr. (Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend), age 70, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away at home on October 20, 2021, with his children, grandchildren, and beloved brother in law, by his side, after enduring a lengthy battle with cancer. Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Clara V. Romero, parents, Frank and Jane...

Oct 19, 2021

Dr. John Paul LeDoux, age 51 a resident of Nambé and formerly of Dixon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 19, 2021 after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

John attended Dixon Elementary School, Pojoaque Middle School and graduated from Pojoaque High School in 1988 where he...