Obituary Listing

Geraldine (Geri) Miera

Sep 6, 2021

Geraldine (Geri) Miera (74) was born July 22, 1947. She was a resident of San Pedro. Geri went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday September 6, 2021. Geri was the most beautiful mother, grandmother, relative, and friend. She lived a long and beautiful life and made every moment worth living. She was a sweet selfless soul...

Monica Alejo (Gomez)

Sep 5, 2021

Monica Alejo (Gomez), 49, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Monica was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Gomez, maternal grandparents Vicente and Rose Sandoval, and paternal grandparents Manuel and Rosina Gomez. Monica is survived by her husband Pedro Alejo, daughter Devona Alejo Cárdenas (Carlos), grandchildren Ethan and...

Jose Sanchez

Sep 5, 2021

Our beloved Jose Luis Sanchez (JL) went to be with our Heavenly Father, on September 5th, 2021.

He is the son of the late Antonio and Sadie Sanchez.

JL is survived by his wife Lena; his three sons: Francisco (Georgia) David, Louie (CariAnn), and ; grandchildren Soraida, Chenoa, Noelle, Garrett, Keanu, and Nazareen; great-grandchildren: Sean, Joell,...

John & Bryana (Trejo) Griego

Sep 5, 2021

John Derek Griego (39) and wife Bryana Trejo-Griego (28) were abruptly taken from this earth on Sunday, September 5, 2021, one day before their one-year wedding anniversary.   After a fairytale wedding in Ancones, NM on September 6, 2020, John and Bryana were inseparable and their love, commitment, and dedication to each other serving as a model for...

Emily Maestas

Sep 3, 2021

Emily E. Maestas, 81, was called to be with the Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side.  Emily was born on December 28, 1939 in Espanola, New Mexico to Eddie and Jessie Martinez. She was proceeded in death by both her parents, her husband Arthur Maestas, her brother Robert...

Erminia Valdez

Sep 2, 2021

Erminia Michelle Valdez, age 40, was born June 4th, 1981 in Espanola, NM. She was called to be with our Lord on Sept. 2nd, 2021. Erminia was raised in Dixon, NM by her parents, John and Lydia Valdez along with her siblings, Maria Schwinkendorf and Robert “Bobby” Bustos. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers: Pete L. Garcia and...

Alfredo Romero Jr.

Sep 2, 2021

Alfredo O. Romero Jr. ,98, a long time resident of Cordova was called home to be with our heavenly father on September 2nd, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Alfredo was preceded in death by his wife, Floraida Romero, Father, Alfredo Romero Sr., Mother, Beneranda Romero, (step-mom, Maggie Romero), 2 sons, Uvaldo and Donaciano Romero,...

Cidelia Miera

Sep 1, 2021

Cidelia Miera, a resident of Espanola born September 25, 1927 passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Cidelia was preceded in death by her husband Ruben Miera, son Orlando Miera, daughter in law Charlotte Miera, her grandchildren; Socorro and Jesus Villagomez, Vicente and Edwin Arrietta and many brothers and sisters. Cidelia is...

Frutoso Chavez

Aug 30, 2021

Frutoso N. Chavez, age 85, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Grace Chavez; son, Chester Chavez; daughters, Cheryl Chavez, Carla Acosta (Anthony), and Cindy Carrillo (Mark); grandchildren, Jasmine Aragon (Joseph), Julie Ortiz (Gabe), Demetrius Carrillo, Carlos Acosta, and Stephanie Chavez; great-grandchildren, Alicia, Andres, Lyla, and Sophia Aragon, and his sister,...

Charlotte Roybal

Aug 29, 2021

Charlotte L. Roybal, 102 passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021.

She was the loving widow of Felipe Roybal. They both shared 25 wonderful years of marriage together. She was born in Chamisal, NM on May 18th 1919. She was the daughter of Jose and Beatrice Lopez. She attended missionary school in Dixon, NM and...

Jennifer Sanchez

Aug 27, 2021

Jennifer Sanchez 48 a longtime resident of El Duende NM Died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday August 27,2021. Jennifer was born in Detroit Michigan January 12th, 1973 and then later moved to Hernandez NM, where Jennifer then met her husband Ray and they married a few years later and had three beautiful children. Jennifer and Ray were married...

Helen Quintana

Aug 27, 2021

Helen Quintana, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 27, 2021.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Joe (Paul), son Jerry, parents Miguel and Fermina Salazar to include a number of her siblings. She is survived by her children; Loretta Quintana, Kenneth Quintana, Dina Quintana (Dick Beaudoin), her...

William Myers

Aug 27, 2021

Bill Myers was born December 23, 1925, in Mills, Harding County, New Mexico. He began his life on a farm and enjoyed the friends and life of a small community during the depression years.  He was always busy, mainly trying to make things work, whether it was a bicycle, or something he built. He attended elementary school in...

Abel Duran

Aug 25, 2021

On Wednesday August 25, 2021 God called of his Angel Abel Duran to sit beside him in his Kingdom of Heaven to join his father and mother Melisendro H. and Eugenia and other siblings: Joseph F. Trujillo, Melisendro Jr., Gene and Paul Duran.  Paternal Grandparents; Todocio and Lucia Duran, and Maternal Grandparents; Pedro and Maria Frutiosa Sanchez, Brother-in laws;...

Carmelita Jacquez

Aug 25, 2021

Carmelita Jacquez, age 99, was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Carmelita was born June 14, 1922, in Gallina, NM to Ambrosio and Leocadia Gonzales. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband Ricardo Jacquez, son Solomon Martinez,...

Leonard Coriz

Aug 25, 2021

Leonard A. Coriz, 60 resident of Chimayo NM, died on Wednesday August 25,2021 Leonardo is preceded in death by Father Conrad J. Coriz, Brother Larry Coriz and Paul Ruiz, Uncle Tony Ruiz and Ray C. Martinez. Leonardo was Chimayo finest auto mechanic and welder. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, hauling wood and planting his garden of chili. Leonardo passion also...

Louella Gutierrez

Aug 24, 2021

"As long as we remember a person, they're not really gone. Their thoughts, their feelings, their memories- they become part of us." - Justin Cronin, The Twelve

Louella M. Gutierrez, 62 , originally of Petaca, NM and resided in Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She...

Romolo Griego

Aug 22, 2021

Romolo Griego , of Dixon, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Services are pending and will be privately held. The family of Romolo Griego has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com

Gregoria Vigil

Aug 22, 2021

GREGORIA B. VIGIL,  a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. She entered eternal life on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She is preceded in death by  her parents, Jose Delfino and Theodita Chacon; first husband, Silviano Baca, second husband Arturo T. Vigil; son, Ray Baca, daughter, Gladys Baca; granddaughter, Crystal Baca; nephews, Delbert Herrera, Roul Chacon; siblings,...

Luis Montoya

Aug 21, 2021

Luis E. Montoya, 77, a resident of Coyote passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, August 21st 2021.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Adela Montoya, siblings Agapito Montoya, Donaldo Montoya, Lucella Brommer, Frank Montoya. His in-laws Sabiniano and Angelina Lovato. His brother in-laws Jose Leon Ullibarri, Clarence Romero, Jose Chacon,...