Obituary Listing

Sep 23, 2021

Clarence H. Martinez Sr, (89) former resident of Arroyo de Agua and current resident of Espanola joined our Lord on September 23, 2021.

Clarence was born at the family ranch in Agua Sarca on May 29, 1932, to Jose Eugenio and Rosa Martinez.

He worked for the Espanola Police Department in the 1960s and was...

Sep 23, 2021

Beloved mother and grandmother, Fedelina Flores, age 77, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Fedelina was born on June 27, 1944, in Ensenada to Auldoro and Adelina Chavez. Fedelina was a kindhearted and bright spirited person. She will forever remain in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. Fedelina...

Sep 23, 2021

Jerry John Gallegos, age 70, passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 23, 2021. Jerry was born December 4, 1950 in La Madera, New Mexico. He graduated from Ojo Caliente High School and went on to graduate from Trinidad State College with a degree in electronics. After graduation, moved to Colorado Springs after accepting a position...

Sep 22, 2021

Gabriel J. Aldaz, 70 , a resident of Cañon Plaza, went to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 30, 1951, to Anita and Juan Aldaz. Gabriel was a man's man, he enjoyed helping his community of Cañon Plaza. Over the course of his life, he has...

Sep 21, 2021

Corpentino Vigil, Jr. aka Corpy Vigil age 56 of Chimayo was born on February 7th, 1965 and went to be with the Lord on September 21st, 2021 after a lengthily illness surrounded by his loving family.  Corpy is preceded in death by his parents Copertino and Guadalupe Vigil, and Floraida Vigil who raised him since he was a very young...

Sep 21, 2021

Joann Martinez Atencio, 80, of Dixon, NM passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021 with her loving daughters at her side.  Joann had just celebrated her 80th birthday, she was born on September 5, 1941.  Joann is preceded in death by her parents, Remigio and Sofia Martinez, her siblings, Manuel Martinez, Antonio Martinez, and Patricio Martinez. Joann is survived...

Sep 19, 2021

Horacio N. Garcia 55 years of age from Chimayo, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday September 19th, 2021. Horacio entered this world on August 17th, 1966, born to Gilbert and Grace Garcia.  Horacio was the fourth sibling out of seven of the Garcia family.  He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Garcia; brothers, Calvin “Polo”, Gilbert Jr., Ernie,...

Sep 18, 2021

Bonifacio E. Lopez of Las Trampas was born on July 16, 1940 to Tranquilino and Filia Lopez from Las Trampas and he went with the Lord to his final home on September 18, 2021 at the age of 81.  Bonifacio, better known as Boné is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lopez, his parents, Tranquilino and Filia...

Sep 18, 2021

Thelma Jean Montoya, 70, born on April 19, 1951, a resident of Ranchitos who was born and raised in Dixon, NM, passed away on September 18, 2021.

Thelma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She had a huge heart and would help anyone when she could. She helped raise her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to the...

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...