Obituary Listing

Apr 5, 2021

LUCY HERRERA , 90, a resident of Pojoaque passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margarito and Paublita Sandoval; sister, Eloisa Romero; brother, Raymond Sandoval and granddaughter, Tracy Loretto. Lucy loved to paint and make jewelry. She worked at Del Belima as a foreman. She enjoyed her friends and...

Apr 5, 2021

DAVID ALONSO HERNANDEZ , 24 a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on April 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Socorro Hernandez and Maria Nevarez. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He loved his family, and his children were his world. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and listening to...

Apr 4, 2021

GINA “ANNETTE” VIGIL , 57, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Antonio Anaya; sister, Julie Romero; step-father, Julian Ortiz; step-brother, Timmy Ortiz; uncle who was like a brother, Ronnie A. Vigil; maternal grandparents, Alfredo and Nellie Vigil and paternal grandparents, Antonio and Juanita...

Apr 4, 2021

LORENZO GUTIERREZ, age 60, a resident of Petaca, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Gutierrez; mother, Claudina Gutierrez; brother, Arkin Gutierrez; sister, Pauline Gutierrez, and other family members, may they all rest in peace. Lorenzo is survived by his sister, Patricia Lopez and husband Felix of El...

Apr 1, 2021

CHRISTOPHER MONDRAGÓN , 59, of Espanola, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Chris was born April 11, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA. Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Maclovio and Floripa  Mondragon and his brother, Nick Mondragon. He was the son of Nicolas “Tito” Mondragón of Perryville, AK and Carmene Martin of Cheyenne,...

Apr 1, 2021

Orlinda F. Martinez , 73, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Orlando Martinez; parents, Gregoria and Antonio Martinez; brothers, Louie, Gerson and Gilberto Martinez; sister, Lorraine Martinez; granddaughter, Angel Ramirez; grandsons, Evan and Jaron Martinez; sister in law and close friend, Olga Martinez;...

Apr 1, 2021

NEFFIE NED MONTOYA, 68, a resident of Chili, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Montoya; parents, Nestor and Veronica Montoya; sister, Syria Rivas and husband Tomas; brother, Nestor Montoya and wife Christina. Ned was a man of great faith and loved singing in the choir in San Juan. He...

Mar 31, 2021

Espanola resident Pilar V. Archuleta, 99, took her journey home to heaven on March 31, 2021 after being blessed by God with a beautiful & fulfilling life surrounded by her loved ones.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Adelia and Santiago Gallegos; husband Ramon Orlando Archuleta; children, Manuel Archuleta, Mary Agnes Maestas, Sarah Gutierrez, and a newborn son;...

Mar 30, 2021

Michael Barela , 59, a resident of La Petaca, was unexpectedly taken from this life on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Serafin Barela; mother, Lillian Barela; step-mother, whom raised him, Adelina Barela; brother, Yancy Barela and favorite uncle Larry Herrera.

Michael Barela enjoyed music, singing, fishing, and hunting,...

Mar 30, 2021

Mom, Grandma, ANITA MARIA SANCHEZ , passed away peacefully at the beautiful age of 98 on March 30, 2021.  Anita was a wonderful, strong, determined, caring, and independent woman. A woman with a strong faith in God, Anita is now in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and suffers no longer. We will miss...

Mar 29, 2021

LARRY “LA PAJARA” HERRERA, 74, a resident of La Petaca, suddenly taken form this life on Monday, March 29, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Herrera; parents, Alex and Edumenia Herrera; step-son, Antonio Lujan, sisters, Felonise Vigil, Lillian Barela, Lovieda Martinez, Adelma Esquibel; and brother, George Berry. Larry “La Pajara” was a huge hearted man, he...

Mar 27, 2021

Nye-Thi’ock Michael David Willow , 36, a resident of Santa Clara, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Nye-Thi’ock was born on July 22, 1984 to Thomas and Debra Willow. He is preceded in death by his grandpa, Aloysious Willow Sr.; uncles, Aloysious Willow Jr. and Alvin “Pops’ Duran; aunts, Donna Gutierrez, Sue Duran and Joyce Browning;...

Mar 27, 2021

Johnny A. Herrera, 69, originally from Truchas, NM was born on January 15, 1952 and went to his eternal rest on March 27, 2021. Johnny retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory with over 35 years of service, and worked in remote handling where he made many lasting friendships and significant contributions to LANL programs.  Throughout his life he...

Mar 26, 2021

Nelson C. Martinez , 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of March 26, 2021 at his home in Española. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he passed away peacefully in his sleep while in hospice after a period of declining health.

Nelson was born in Truchas on...

Mar 26, 2021

Cedric D. Clingmon , was born to us on November 11, 1976 and went to the Lord Jesus Christ on March 26, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. Cedric was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Renezmae Oana Faith Calzada; his mom, Nadine Gay Clingmon; his grandmother, Othie Lee Clingmon-Bolden and several other family members. Cedric is survived by his wife, Regina Baca-Clingmon; daughter, Victoria Maestas; grandson, Ignacio Archuleta; son, Jacob (Tiffany)...

Mar 26, 2021

VALQUIN “KINO” ARCHULETA , 72, a resident of Medanales, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Severito and Renee Archuleta of Medanales; two brothers, David Archuleta, and Kelly Archuleta; two sons, Orlando Salazar and Billy Joe Archuleta. Kino was a jack of all trades and was employed at the NMSU...

Mar 24, 2021

Antonio J. (Tone) Barela from Abiquiu, was born July 6, 1949 and earned his wings on March 24, 2021. Throughout his life he enjoyed carpentry, wood working, fishing, and boating. When he was of able body, he was always willing to lend a helping hand. Antonio was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and Godfather. He will...