Obituary Listing

Sulema Romero

Sulema Romero

May 11, 2021

Sulema Romero, 86, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was preceded in death her sister, Sabinita Duran and brothers, Orlando Rodriguez, Gilbert (Miles) Rodriguez, Isidoro Rodriguez, Jr Rodriguez, Vianes Rodriguez and Jesse Romero.

Sulema worked as a dietitian at the Espanola Hospital for 11 years. She was a Loving Wife,...

David Sanchez

David Sanchez

May 8, 2021

David Sanchez Sr.  passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Cuba, NM on May 08, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1930 to Ruben and Teodrita Sanchez.  David married Petrolina the love of his life of 61 years on October 05, 1957 in Ogden, Utah.

David was preceded in death by...

Cynthia Davis

Cynthia Davis

May 6, 2021

Cynthia Donna (Quintana) Davis, 56, of Alcalde passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, NM on May 6, 2021. Cynthia was in October of 1964 in Santa Fe, NM. She graduated from Espanola Valley high school in 1982. Immediately after she then joined the job corps, considered the Peace Corps, and eventually enlisted in the United States Army. She...

Ana Naranjo

Ana Naranjo

May 6, 2021

Ana M. Naranjo, a life resident of Santa Clara and Guachupange had her sunrise January 1, 1962 and her Sunset on May 2, 2021 peacefully in her home. Ana is the Mother of Alana and Luciano, Grandmother of Aaliyah and Luciana Naranjo of Santa Clara Pueblo, a life resident of Santa Clara and Guachupange. She is preceded in death...

Arlene Herrera

Arlene Herrera

May 5, 2021

Arlene J. Herrera, 59, a resident of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on May 5, 2021. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy Herrera and Dora Dirt; stepmother, Beatrice Gonzales; brothers, Sam Chacon, Fernando Herrera, and Robert Tyner; and nephew, Daniel Tyner Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Keauana Batson-Vasquez of Denver, CO; sister, Mary...

Eduardo (Lalo) Serrano

Eduardo (Lalo) Serrano

Apr 30, 2021

Eduardo (Lalo) Serrano, passed away peacefully on April 30 with his children by his side after a brief illness, he was 82. Lalo was preceded in death by his parents, Edwardo and Dulcinea, his son, Victor and infant son, Gregory, his brothers, Jake, and Ike, his sisters, Josie and Beatrice, his brother in laws, Jimmy, Leo, and Steve,...

Epifanio Salazar

Epifanio Salazar

Apr 29, 2021

Eppie F. Salazar, 79, a lifelong resident of El Guache passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 26, 2021 with his family by his side. Eppie is proceeded in death by he’s parents Epifanio and Rose Salazar, tias that raised him Juanita Babcock and Lorenzita Salazar, brother Agapito Salazar, and his paternal grandfather who also raised him, Lazaro Salazar. He...

Dennis O'Brien

Dennis O'Brien

Apr 28, 2021

Dennis O’Brien Sr., passed away on April 28th, 2021 in El Paso, Tx. Dennis was born on July 27, 1954 in Ensenada, NM. He spent the majority of  his life serving the community of Espanola and eventually moved to El Paso, Tx. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Maxine (Nannie) and Willie Sanchez; his sister, JoyLynn O’Brien; his...

Robert Williford III

Robert Williford III

Apr 27, 2021

Robert Williford III , age 66 passed away on April 27, 2021 after a very courageous battle from a lengthy illness. Even though a failing illness took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community as his loving caring soul is welcomed into the arms of his...

Estela Garcia

Estela Garcia

Apr 26, 2021

ESTELA GARCIA, 89, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Estela was preceded in death by her husband, Roque Garcia Jr.; sons baby Garcia,  Emory Garcia; parents, Antonio and Bernadita Garcia, Jeremias (Jerry) Garcia. She is survived by her children, Andy Garcia (Lilly), David Garcia (Maryann), Ray Garcia (Rita), Bernice Barela (Telesfor), Imogene Garcia (Joe), Marilee...

Andy Gutierrez

Andy Gutierrez

Apr 25, 2021

Andy David Gutierrez, 47, of Chimayo, NM passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021.  He was born on June 25, 1973 to his loving parents Patrick and Della Gutierrez of Santa Fe, NM.  Andy was preceded in death by his grandparents Patrick and Frances Gutierrez and Louis Sandoval; Father in Law-Joe Griego, Brother in law-Gerald Vargas. Andy is survived by his Grandma-Marylou...

Solomon Jaramillo

Solomon Jaramillo

Apr 25, 2021

Solomon Jaramillo, 91, born June 7, 1929. A lifelong resident of San Pedro in Espanola, NM, made his journey to heaven on April 25,2021 following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Jesus Maria and Marina Jaramillo of Abiquiu, NM, and his siblings Geronimo (Cedelia) Jaramillo, Sesaria (Joe) Trujillo, Arsenio Jaramillo, and Margaret Valdez, his son...

Lucy Serna

Lucy Serna

Apr 24, 2021

Lucy G. Serna began her journey to eternal life at the age of 79 on April 24, 2021 after a nine-month battle with cancer. She was born to Alfredo M. Salazar, Sr. and Antonia M. Salazar on October 15, 1941 in Chamita, New Mexico.

She was the ninth of 11 children. She was preceded in death by...

Alonso Chacon

Alonso Chacon

Apr 23, 2021

Alonso Alan Chacon (LoneStar) , 42, a resident of Alcalde, was called away unexpectedly Friday April 23, 2021. Alonso was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Andres and Bertha Esquibel, cousins Billy Torrez and Randy Torrez, and Jessica Martinez (mother of his beautiful daughter). He was survived by his mother Leoma Esquibel of Alcalde, daughter Alana...

Nobert Martinez

Nobert Martinez

Apr 22, 2021

Nobert Martinez, 67, joined his heavenly father on April 22, 2021.  He was born on April 1, 1954 in Canjilon, NM to Eraldo and Adela Martinez.  He was the 2nd of 11 children.  He spent his career in the electrical field as a supply house salesman and a journeyman electrician.  He worked 15 years as an electrician for Farmington...

Arthur Blea

Arthur Blea

Apr 22, 2021

Arthur “Art” Blea, 73, adoring husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, dedicated educator and avid golfer, passed away suddenly after a brief battle with cancer on April 22, 2021.

Arthur was born on May 26,1947 in La Junta, Colorado. When he was a young boy, his family relocated to the small rural village of Rainesville, New Mexico...

Alfred Padilla

Alfred Padilla

Apr 21, 2021

Alfred Padilla 79, of Espanola, NM passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021.  He was born on May 17, 1941 to Juan B. Padilla and Margartia Torres of Truchas.  Alfred was preceded in death by his parents Juan B. Padilla and Margarita Torrez, son Alfred Padilla Jr, brother Preciliano Padilla, sister Angie Duran, Adelina Barela, Esneda Trujillo, niece Connie Padilla, nephews Phil Dominguez, Elijio...

Melicia Gonzales

Melicia Gonzales

Apr 20, 2021

Melicia A Gonzales 91, of Llano De San Juan passed away on April 20,2021 surrounded by loved ones, She was born May 14,1929 to Alejandro & Soraida Gonsalez, She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Benjamin Lujan, Cilo Gonzales, Eli Gonzales, and Abran Gonzalez. She survived by her niece Faby(leo) Mondragon who was also know as...

Richard Van Swearingen

Richard Van Swearingen

Apr 19, 2021

It is with immense sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Richie” Van Swearingen of Chimayo, NM on the early evening of April 19, 2021. Richie passed away after lengthy illnesses while being attended by Cardiac ICU staff members at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM with his mother at his side. He had just celebrated...

Valente Terrazas Sandoval

Valente Terrazas Sandoval

Apr 18, 2021

Valente Terrazas Sandoval, Ojo Caliente passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Valente is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Ramon Terrazas, brothers, Ramon Terrazas Jr., Oscar Terrazas; sister, and Conception Jaquez.Valente came into the US in the mid 60’s.  Becoming a rancher all his life.  Always surrounded by his wife and 9 children.  Passing on his mechanical...