Obituary Listing

Nov 6, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mamasita, sister, and grandma, Estella McCoy (Stella). Stella was born on April 23, 1938 in Cuba, New Mexico and resided in Española, New Mexico. Stella was 83 years old, she enjoyed crocheting, listening to music, taking rides to see the scenery and visits from her family. She...

Nov 5, 2021

Nancy Ann Register Perry was born on February 11, 1943 at City Hospital in Columbus, Georgia to James Willard Register and Levada Louise Riley Register. Nancy died on November 5, 2021, at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Nancy had been living with type 1 diabetes and Alzheimer’s for the last five years and died peacefully in...

Nov 5, 2021

Marco Ronald "Mark" Talamante, also known as "Manky", age 54, a resident of Medanales, passed away peacefully after a long term illness on Friday, November 5, 2021, he was surrounded by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Alfredo Talamante Sr. and Maria Angelita Talamante; maternal grandparents Alcario and Emma Trujillo, father...

Nov 5, 2021

VIRGINIA R. GONZALES, 93, of Sombrillo, NM passed away on November 5, 2021. Virginia was born and raised in the Espanola Valley, attended The Lady of Loretto Academy, and worked three careers including the Federal Selective Service (draft board) covering Rio Arriba County, and she served many years at Holy Cross Parish. Retirement was not in her vocabulary. Virginia...

Nov 4, 2021

Eufelio Edward Medina, 88 a resident of Española, passed away on November 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife Elda Susie Medina of 58 years, Father Eufelio Eddie Medina & stepmother Josie Baca, grandsons James Medina & William Childers, brother Ervin Roy Medina, stepbrother Claudio Pena, sisters Ruth Final &...

Nov 4, 2021

Ramon J. Sisneros 88 , a resident of Medanales, passed away on November 04, 2021 of a lengthy illness.  Ramon is preceded in death by his parents Teofilo and Aurora Sisneros; brother Jose Maria Sisneros, Sisters, Georgia Vigil, Carmen Dixon, and many nieces, nephews, and relatives. Ramon will always be remembered by his sense of humor, laughter, love...

Nov 3, 2021

Sam J. Trujillo, 65 of Penasco, NM passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.   He was born at the Red River Hatchery where his devoted father was employed.   Sam is preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Candida Trujillo of Taos. Sam was a graduate of Taos High School in 1974.   He...

Nov 2, 2021

DANIEL J. MAESTAS, 32, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eduvigen Serrano; grandmother, Mercedes Maestas; uncles, Joe and Chris Serrano; nina, Velma Abeyta; aunt, Tita Estrada (Estevan), and his brother, Antonio Herrera. Daniel was born on February 1, 1989 in Española. In...

Nov 1, 2021

JIMMY GABRIEL QUINTANA JR. 60, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother Roland Quintana; paternal grandparents, Antonio C. and Eduvigen Quintana, maternal grandparents, Feliciano and Adelina Garcia. He is survived by his parents Jimmy and Viola Quintana, sisters, Pam and Jimmy Montoya, Carmella Quintana; nieces, Reyna Montoya,...

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...