Obituary Listing

Jimmy Martinez

Aug 17, 2021

Santiago "Jimmy" Martinez, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 17th, 2021. He was a life long resident of Cebolla, NM. He leaves behind his wife Cora who shared 71 years of marriage, two daughters; Isabelle Torrez, and Susie Dominguez (Cipriano); two granddaughters Tabitha Martinez (Serina), Frances Dunbar (David); two great-granddaughters Savannah and Sierra Dunbar.

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Marcella Medina

Aug 16, 2021

Our beloved Marcella G. Medina, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Marcella was born on March 29, 1937 to Frank and Calicia Medina, from Dixon, NM. Marcella is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Calicia Medina; her daughter Connie Reynolds and son-in-law, Chris Reynolds; brother, Clarence Medina; sister, Betty...

Florence Beach

Aug 16, 2021

Florence (Bridgie) C. Beach – Born December 20, 1924 To Carl E. & Jessie D. Clark in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Died August 16, 2021 in Los Alamos New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, 9 siblings, husband Donald S. Beach, daughter-in-law Barbara Beach, son Samuel R. Beach, great grandson Cody Beach & one still born son....

Manuel Ruiz Santoyo

Aug 14, 2021

Manuel Ruiz Santoyo, age 64, a resident of Santa Cruz, NM. Born in La Tinaja De Los Pastores GTO, MX. Passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021. Manuel is proceeded in death by his parents Manuel Ruiz Y Refugio Ruiz. Brother Elias Ruiz and Mother of his children, Sandra Ruiz Khan. Manuel is survived by his four children, Cristiana Ruiz De...

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...