Obituary Listing

Sep 16, 2021

Jose R. Martinez, Jr. passed away on September 16, 2021, after a courageous two-year fight against cancer at the age of 72.   Joe was born on April 12, 1949, to Jose R. Martinez Sr. and Rosa Inez Ortiz in Espanola, New Mexico.  Joe was a quiet man of few words, but with a kind heart full of love....

Sep 16, 2021

Flora Montoya, 103, a resident of San Pedro, passed away peacefully at her home on September 16, 2021. She was born on Sept. 5, 1918. She was preceded in death by her parents Flavio and Petronila Montoya; in-laws Juan and Amada Montoya; her loving husband Mike F. Montoya; her sisters; Elisa Rivera (Gavino), Ernestina Salazar (Adolfo), Bernie Truijillo (Onesimo),...

Sep 14, 2021

Pauline O. Lopez, age 84, resident of Santa Cruz, New Mexico went to be with our lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Pauline is proceeded in death by her Husband, Liborio Lopez Sr.; Daughters, Rachel Lopez and Elaine Franco; Son, Raymond Ortega Sr.; raised by her, Eliseo Ortega; Parents, Eliseo and Beroniz Ortega; Maternal Grandparents, Epimenio and Juana Antonia Coriz;...

Sep 13, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Gaines Birch, son of the late Bob and Margaret Birch, brother of the late Bill Birch and Jack Birch, died on September 13, 2021 in New Mexico.  Larry was born on November 13, 1942 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Larry was happily married to his loving wife, Faye Birch, who was his partner in life for over 55...

Sep 13, 2021

Domonic Tafoya, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 13, 2021.

Domonic is proceeded in death by his maternal grandfather, Remigio Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Tito and MaryAnn Tafoya; uncles, Mike and Floyd Sanchez and numerous cousins and relatives.

Domonic is survived by his father, Gus (Liz) Tafoya; mother, Beatrice (Gene) Griego; brother, Nathan (Virginia); sister,...

Sep 13, 2021

MINNIE D. ARCHULETA, 79, born on January 21, 1942 in San Pedro, NM. She went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on September 13, 2021.

Minnie was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Minnie was a people greeter at Walmart for 13 years. Where she enjoyed meeting and greeting people. Minnie has...

Sep 12, 2021

MELITA DURAN, 93 , born on May 25, 1928 in Dixon, NM passed away on on September 12, 2021.

Melita was a beautiful soul and a kind hearted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a wonderful cook, baker, and gardener. Melita has left behind many broken hearts that are filled with beautiful memories....

Sep 11, 2021

Anthony James Vigil passed away on September 11, 2021 at the age of 36. He was born on January 22, 1985 in Santa Fe, NM. Anthony was the greatest example of a husband, father, son and brother anyone could ever ask for. He was faithful in his walk with Jesus and he read the whole bible before he left...

Sep 11, 2021

Alex Chacon 50, passed away on September 11, 2021. He was a painter, a caretaker, a connoisseur of classic rock music and a trusted friend. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

He is survived by his parents Johnny and Theresa Chacon, his siblings Vanessa and Jeremiah Chacon, his aunts and uncles Erlinda Garcia, Joanne Chacon,...

Sep 10, 2021

Joshua Daniel Jordan, also known as Viktoria or “Vi”, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 21 on Friday, September 10th, 2021, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Vi was born September 29, 1999, to Vincent Thomas and Melinda Carol (Gray) Jordan in Longmont, Co. Vi attended Altona Middle School where they competed in track and field and...

Sep 9, 2021

Benny “Moe” L. Montoya, Jr., a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and formerly of La Mesilla, NM, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2021.  Benny was born in Española, NM on July 22, 1950.  He was proceeded in death by his beloved mother, Odilia Montoya, father Bennie Montoya Sr., mother of his children Carmen...

Sep 9, 2021

Rudy S. Herrera

Dec. 06, 1957 -Aug. 31, 2021

Age 63, Died Unexpectedly in the Arms of his Beloved Wife Yvonne, and Surrounded by his Loving Family on Tuesday August 31, 2021, at their home in El Rito, NM.  Rudy was born on December 6, 1957, in...

Sep 9, 2021

Rosina L. Medina, born on the first day of summer 1945, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in Los Luceros, NM at age 76 on September 9, 2021. Rosina was a beautiful soul and kind hearted wife, mother, grandmother, god-mother, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her father Pedro Lujan, mother Ricarda Gallegos,...

Sep 9, 2021

David Mallin Lee Jr, 53, of Placitas, NM died suddenly on January 23, 2021 while visiting his parents in Santa Fe, NM.  David was born the first child to his parents David M Lee and Judith S Lee in Charlottesville, VA. After moving to Los Alamos in 1971, he graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1985 and went...

Sep 8, 2021

GILBERT E. MARTINEZ, 60,  a resident of Medanales, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 of a lengthy illness. Gilbert was preceded in death by his father, Manuel H. Martinez, brothers, Michael and Tommy Martinez. Gilbert will always be remembered by being a hard worker. He loved being outdoors and he cherished his children and grandchildren. He will be...

Sep 8, 2021

Andrina Manzanares 43 , passed away to a better life in Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  Andrina was born to her loving parents Armando and Polita Pacheco on January 3, 1978.  Andrina was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Garcedon and Adonelia Pacheco.  Maternal grandparents Seiz and Ermelinda Trujillo.  Aunts and uncles Irene Medina, Mida Pacheco, Lorraine Barela,...

Sep 8, 2021

Jose Armando (Armando) Serrano 77, a resident of Coyote, NM went to be with our dear lord on September 8, 2021.  He was born on May 14, 1944.

Armando was preceded in death by his parents Diego and Elena Serrano, a brother Jose Arsenio Serrano and a nephew Juan Jose (JJ) Serrano. Armando is survived by two...

Sep 7, 2021

Leo R. Gurule a resident of Espanola, our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, born April 29, 1942 passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on September 7, 2021 after he fought a courageuos battle with cancer. Our father / grandfather was a hardworking man who had a deeply devoted love for his beautiful wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Sep 7, 2021

Henry T. Gallegos, 81, born January 31, 1940 to Enrique and Maria Antonia Gallegos of Los Brazos, New Mexico passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in his home in Chama, New Mexico with his family by his side.

Henry is proceeded in death by his parents; son, Robert; daughter, Kathryn Green; siblings, Jose Luis, Filimon, Leonila Royston...

Sep 7, 2021

Leonila “Yolly” Schwaegel, born August 20, 1951 in Tarlac, Philippines, was united with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Passing peacefully surrounded by family.

She spent her life caring for children as a school bus aid for LAPS, owner of Care Free Daycare, a teacher for Busy Bee and the Ark preschools. She was a proud...