Obituary Listing

Mar 20, 2021

Lori Heimdahl Gibson has begun satisfying her curiosity about the spiritual universe beyond this world.  While here, she was a “full spectrum human being.”  Her Viking heritage was evident in her sense of adventure, her strength, and her courage.  She was also known as “Walks with Open Heart.”  She loved everyone, especially young people.

Born into a...

Mar 20, 2021

LOUIE ELOY ROYBAL , 47, better known to his friends as “Crackers”, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born on March 13, 1974 to Louie “Fisher” Roybal and Ruth Larkin. Eloy liked to work on cars and could fix almost anything he put his mind to; he was a jack of all trades. Mr....

Mar 20, 2021

Marie Danielle Velarde , a lifelong resident of Velarde, was called to be home on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend.  Danielle was a very caring young lady who enjoyed life to the fullest and the most important thing in her life was her family.  Her happiest moments were...

Mar 18, 2021

Victor Salazar of Nambe was called home by our beloved Lord on March 18th, 2021. Victor was born February 27, 1956 to Gilbert and Lucy Salazar. Victor was loved by so many and left a legacy of a soul that was kind and giving to so many. He was a true man of his word and if every anyone...

Mar 18, 2021

Carlos A. Gallegos was born on November 7, 1946 in Del Norte, Colorado to Modesto and Adela Gallegos. He passed away on March 18, 2021 in his lifelong home in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.

Carlos was inquisitive from an early age: be it building black powder rockets from scratch, sneaking out in the middle of the night...

Mar 18, 2021

We are saddened to announce the passing of my beloved son, dad, grandpa, our brother, uncle, and friend, Robert L. “Puya” Moya , 47, of Chimayó who resided in Hernandez, and left us peacefully to be with our Lord on March 18, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Robert F. Moya and Fedelina D....

Mar 17, 2021

JOSE A. (JOE) VALDEZ, 88,  a lifelong resident of Espanola (Riverside) passed away with his wife Candie and son Raymond by his side on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Bernabe and Olivama Valdez and brother Ben Valdez and four sisters, Mela Montoya, Timia Archuleta, Marie Lujan, and Angie Corlis. He truly lived his...

Mar 17, 2021

Mary J. Sisneros 83, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away peacefully on Wednesday  March 17, 2021. Mary served her community as a bus driver for Santa Clara Pueblo for twenty plus years. She was loved by all her students. She will always be remembered as having a big heart and smile. She always had her doors open to anyone...

Mar 16, 2021

Jesse Gomez, age 58, beloved son, brother, uncle gained his wings and entered the gates of heaven on March 16, 2021.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents William Levi Gomez and Anna Gomez; grandparents, Marcos and Fortunata Gomez and Albert and Fedelina Gomez; nephew, Andrew Gomez.

He is survived by his brothers Andy(Martha)...

Mar 16, 2021

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

JOHN DICKSON (JED) , 43 a resident of Truchas passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2021 due to an automobile accident.

Jed was a loving...

Mar 15, 2021

Leroy J. Jaramillo, 45, a resident of Espanola originally of Youngsville, was called home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Leroy will always be remembered by his genuine outgoing personality and his loving spirit.  He enjoyed cruising his lowrider, going to car shows, he enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and being with his friends...

Mar 14, 2021

Carl Manzanares was born on March 17th, 1985. Carl proudly served as an inspector for the New Mexico Livestock board for seven years. He was what many considered, “One hell of a Cowboy”. He possessed many skills ranging from welding to heavy equipment operation, but he was most at home on horseback chasing anything that was wild. Carl utilized his...

Mar 14, 2021

Robert H. Martinez, 86, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother and Friend passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Born on April 13, 1934 in Espanola, New Mexico Robert began life’s journey as the eldest of eight siblings. Graduation from the Espanola High School was followed by three years of service to his country in the US Army, most of...

Mar 13, 2021

Tina Elaine Salazar; artist and weaver and resident of Canones passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday March 13, 2021. Tina is preceded in death by Abran Serrano, Luis Lucero and Adelaida Lucero. She is survived by daughter Judith Strait, son in law Jonathan Strait and their children Jonathan, Joshua and Jacob. Son Freddy Salazar, daughter in-law Robyn Montoya and...

Mar 12, 2021

FRANCES E. MONTANO , 84, a lifelong resident of Pojoaque, ascended on her journey home March 12, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.

Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fabian E. Montano; parents, Trinidad and Reyes Romero; mother-in-law, Basilisa Sanchez; brother, Juan G. Romero; son, Anthony F. Montano; grandsons, Thomas L. Pino,...

Mar 12, 2021

James W. Martsh (Jimmy) 72, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend passed away on March 12th, 2021. James was preceded in death by his parents John Martsh and Maria Elvira Martinez. He is survived by his loving Wife and best friend, Rosella of 48 years, Son Matthew Martsh and wife Barbara, Daughter Leslie Martsh, Grandchildren James Matthew...

Mar 12, 2021

PEDRO M. PACHECO, “PETE” with his family at his bedside passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 and is now joined in eternal love with his loving wife of sixty-four years, Alicia.

Pete was born on September 5, 1929 to Juan B. Pacheco and Soriada Pacheco (Arellano) in Chamisal, NM. He was one of six...

Mar 11, 2021

Krysti Michelle Hernandez , a resident of White Rock, passed away at home on March 11, 2021 after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 8, 1971.

Krysti enjoyed the outdoors including water skiing, jet skiing, downhill snow skiing, horseback riding, camping, and fishing. She was a lover of all animals, especially her beloved cat...

Mar 11, 2021

Nita Faye Velarde, age 88 was taken back to heaven by a choir of angels on March 11, 2021.  She entered this world on January 22, 1933 to Lowell Kirkpatrick and Clara Miller in Witchita, Kansas.

Nita met her husband Ambrose Velarde in California.  They made their home in Velarde, NM on a beautiful farm on the...

Mar 10, 2021

Andrea Fresquez-Baros , 42, a lifelong resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from a sudden and unexpected illness. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ben Fresquez.  Andrea attended the Española Valley High School, class of 1997. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved artwork...