Obituary Listing

Jerry Cross

Aug 14, 2021

Jerry Anthony Cross 1973 - 2021

Jerry (“Jer-Jer”) Cross passed-away unexpectedly at age 47 on August 14, 2021, in Espanola, NM. He was born on October 27, 1973, in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his son, Joey Cross (20); his daughter, Gabriela Cross (8); his parents, Jerry and Patsy Cross; his sister and her...

Alfonso Martinez Sr.

Aug 14, 2021

Alfonso C. Martinez, Sr., born March 4, 1952, in Sabinoso, NM, and a resident of Espanola, was called home, on August 14, 2021, after a short illness.  Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents Navor and Ramoncita Martinez; siblings Navor Jr., Susana, Bingo, Frances, Cruz, George and Jose; In-Laws Leo and Stella Arguello. Al is survived by his...

Clara Schwartz Riebe Peterson

Aug 14, 2021

In the early hours of August 14, 2021 a piece of the Riebe family's heart was broken. Clara Schwartz Riebe Peterson passed away at the age of 97. She was caring, devoted & generous to a fault. Clara is survived by her children: Jae Riebe (Dave Modl) Rio Rancho, Shelly Riebe Los Alamos, Lorraine Kennedy (Brian) Austin Tx, Joe Riebe...

Mark Fresquez

Aug 13, 2021

Mark Andrew Fresquez, age 57, of Roosevelt, Utah, formerly from Velarde, New Mexico passed away August 13, 2021.  Mark was born January 29, 1964, in Espanola, New Mexico to Bernardino “Nino” Fresquez and Josephine Martinez Stone.

Mark was an electrician by trade and an automotive mechanic.  He was extremely artistic; he was especially skilled at drawing.

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Gloria "Lala" Quintana

Aug 13, 2021

GLORIA “LALA” E. QUINTANA, 83, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Dora Bustos; sons, Chris Bustos and Delaino Quintana Sr.; granddaughter, Crystal Bustos. Gloria was a member of the Choir of the Santa Cruz de la Canada Church for many years. She was a...

Gabriel Romero

Aug 10, 2021

Gabriel M. Romero, a resident of San Ildefonso, passed away August 10, 2021 after a short illness. Gabriel was a wonderful son, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, great uncle and friend. He was kindhearted, generous, loving, had a heart of gold and will be missed dearly. Gabriel was preceded in death by his father; Amado “Sonny” Romero Jr. Paternal grandparents; Amado...

Karen Garcia

Aug 10, 2021

GARCIA KAREN RENEE – Resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the age of 43 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest and treasuring their time with family.  Karen’s pride was her family, which was evident by the...

Nancy Armijo

Aug 9, 2021

Nancy B. Armijo  56 , a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son Matthew Armijo, her father, Joe A. Armijo; sister; Patti Armijo. Grandparents; Bianes and Emilia Martinez of Hernandez and Orlando and Lorencita Armijo of Santa Fe. Nancy was a very loving and outgoing...

Eddie Jackson

Aug 8, 2021

Eddie Lee Jackson, 75, of Española, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2021 after a long battle with kidney disease.

Eddie was born in Forrest, Mississippi, on January 18, 1946 to Joyce Anderson. He grew up in Mississippi with his grandparents, Caroline and Thomas Cook.  He worked in cotton fields with his family and after finishing the 8th Grade,...

Amy Vigil

Aug 6, 2021

Amy Vigil, 53, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Friday, August 6, 2021. Amy was preceded in death by her Son, Matt Sisneros Jr., Father Jose B. Montoya, Brother Valentine Montoya, paternal grandparents, Enrique & Sara Montoya, and maternal grandparents, Elias & Aurelia Martinez. She is survived by her...

Lubele Bustos

Aug 4, 2021

Lubele Isabel Bustos, Born July 16, 1933 went home to be with her lord and savior on August 4, 2021 Lubele was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Elsie Cordova; brothers Sammy, Leo, and Ivan Cordova, Sons Gabriel Jr., Rodney, and Sam Husband Gabriel Bustos Sr, Grandson Christopher M. Molina and Great Grandson Christian P. Molina. Lubele is...

Geraldine Garcia

Aug 4, 2021

Geraldine Maestas Garcia , cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and  friend, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Geri was born on November 11th, 1949 in Embudo, NM. She was employed by Jemez Electric Coop for 37 years and retired in 2007. In 1969, she was...

Tonie Cordova

Aug 3, 2021

Tonie (Vigil) Cordova, 90, a resident of Valley Estates/Fairview passed away on August 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was born in Guachupangue, NM on July 13, 1931, to Jose Desiderio and Faustinita Garcia Vigil. Tonie was a smart, independent and beautiful woman, a very loving and generous mother to her beloved daughters Carolyn and Francie,...

Sergen Martinez

Aug 3, 2021

Sergen S. Martinez, 91, A resident of Sombrillo, NM and the original owner of the Espanola Stop and Eat Drive-In Restaurant, passed away on August 3, 2021.  Sergen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was born June 17, 1930, in Coyote, NM, to Merejildo Valdez and Emelia Velasquez-Valdez. She had four brothers and two sisters...

Cora Martinez

Aug 2, 2021

Cora S. Martinez, of Espanola, NM formerly of La Villita, NM passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 2, 2021.  Cora was born April 25, 1947 in Las Tablas, NM to Bernardo and Victoria Sisneros, the 6th of 8 children. Cora fell in love and married Richard Martinez in 1972. Cora and Richard had shared 37 years of marriage until he...

Eugenio Lujan

Aug 2, 2021

Eugenio G. Lujan, 73 , born September 21, 1947 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, August 2, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Eugenio is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Lujan, sons; Gene (Valerie) Lujan, Roger (Joan) Lujan, daughter, Louise Campos (Tito), daughter Theresa Lopez (her children and grandchildren). He...

Susie Vigil

Aug 1, 2021

Susie R Vigil

May 9,1937 - August 1, 2021

A resident of Mora, NM, Susie R Vigil passed away peacefully at her home.  Susie was born to Belamino and Rebecca Romero, and grew up in Chacon, NM with her 6 sisters and 3 brothers.

In 1956, she married Evaristo "Tito" Vigil and they...

Bernie Jacquez

Jul 31, 2021

Bernie L. Jacquez , Age 88, Born on May 24, 1933, in Cleveland, NM and lifelong resident of Espanola (La Mesilla) passed away on July 31, 2021.

He was a devoted father and husband who enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, sports (Avid 49er, Yankees and Celtics fan), talking with friends, had a great sense of humor...

Kimberly Seciwa

Jul 31, 2021

Kimberly June (Martinez) Seciwa, passed away at Phelps Hospital in Rolla, MO, on July 31, 2021 from Covid at the age of 34.  Kimberly was born on May 8, 1987 in Santa Fe, NM. She graduated from Española Valley High School in 2005 and went to earn an Associates of Science in General Studies and Water Treatment at Santa Fe...

David Aveado

Jul 31, 2021

David Hilani “Boo” Aveado, age 54, of the Santa Clara Pueblo formerly of Maui, Hawaii, passed away on July 31st, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father Balbino Aveado Jr., Mother Evelyn Chockee Chun Aveado, sister Elizabeth (Betty) Cargo; Patricia (Malie) Tapanq, brother Balbino (Kimo) Aveado the third, and sisters Ke’ala Kukoni, and Barbra (Hokalani) Aveado.

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