Obituary Listing

Julian Lovato

Julian Lovato

Sep 29, 2021

Julian P. Lovato, 25, a resident of Petaca, NM, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Tony Amelio, and Sam Torrez; his aunt Dorrianna Lovato; uncles Patrick, Julian, Joe and Anthony.

He is survived by his son Iroh Lovato; mother of his son Deonika Paterson; mother Laura Amelio; father...

Orlando Salazar

Orlando Salazar

Sep 29, 2021

Orlando Salazar age 85, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his sons George and Timothy Salazar; parents Flavio & Reyesitas Salazar; in-laws George and Manuelita Chavez and brother Agustine Salazar.

Orlando proudly served in the United States Marines, later he worked for many...

Karen Lujan

Karen Lujan

Sep 29, 2021

Karen L. Lujan was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 83.

Karen was born on July 31, 1938 to Ray and Frances Nordstrom in Boone Iowa. Karen spent 62 years in Espanola before spending her final 2 years in Albuquerque.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband...

Anita Valdez

Anita Valdez

Sep 29, 2021

Anita Valdez (92) passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Bernardo Valdez Sr. and her daughter Darlene (Martin )Guillen, her parents Melaquias and Rosanna Esquibel, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, and other family members. She is survived by her sister Cordy Martinez, her brother (that...

Edumenia Martinez

Edumenia Martinez

Sep 28, 2021

Edumenia F. Martinez, 95, a lifelong resident of Peñasco, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  She was born August 5, 1926, in Peñasco.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jose I. Martinez; parents Policarpio and Juanita Fresquez; sisters Rose Trujillo, Mary Cruz, Aurora Esquibel; brothers Solomon Fresquez, Samuel Fresquez, Manuel Fresquez, and...

Flores Chavez

Flores Chavez

Sep 28, 2021

Flores Chavez, 82, of Alcalde, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2021 with her loving family by her side.  She was born on April 1, 1939.  Flores is preceded in death by her husband Frank Chavez; her son Donald Chavez; her parents Celedonio and Adela Martinez, Ruben Martinez; her sister Maria Guadalupe; her grandparents Epifania Martinez, Damacio and Nicolasa Espinoza;...

H. Jane Atkinson

H. Jane Atkinson

Sep 28, 2021

H. Jane Atkinson (née Romero), 78, was born on June 10th 1943 in Las Vegas, NM and was taken from us suddenly but peacefully September 28th, 2021 in Los Alamos, NM.

Jane was a devoted mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend. The time she took to watch and hang out with her grandchildren will live in...

Darrell Martinez

Darrell Martinez

Sep 27, 2021

Darrell G. Martinez, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, passed away at 31 years of age on September 27th 2021. He passed at home peacefully with his loved ones by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother Theresa L Martinez and brother Anthony J Martinez. He is survived by his father Victor J Martinez, life partner Alexandra D...

Clarence Martinez Sr

Clarence Martinez Sr

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...

Fedelina Florez

Fedelina Florez

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...

Jerry Gallegos

Jerry Gallegos

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...

Gabriel Aldaz

Gabriel Aldaz

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...

Corpentino Vigil

Corpentino Vigil

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...

Joann Atencio

Joann Atencio

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...

Horacio Garcia

Horacio Garcia

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,...

Bonifacio Lopez

Bonifacio Lopez

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...

Thelma Montoya

Thelma Montoya

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...

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

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....

Flora Montoya

Flora Montoya

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),...

Pauline Lopez

Pauline Lopez

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;...