Obituary Listing

Dec 30, 2020

Edith Corinne G. Herrera a resident of Espanola, New Mexico formerly of La Madera. She was born on August 8, 1934, she gained her wings on December 30, 2020. Edith was survived by the love of her life Deacon Diego A, Herrera. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Rose Gallegos Her sons Harry J. Herrera and...

Dec 29, 2020

Loring. Cox, Jr. Apr. 24, 1919 - Dec. 29, 2020

Loring Cox, Jr. was born on April 24, 1919 to Thomas Loring Cox and Araminta (Ninnie) Cox in Birch River, West Virginia.  He grew up on a farm in rural West Virginia, back when rural meant very basic, as one of ten children. After finishing...

Dec 28, 2020

Frank “Ernie” Chávez (Poppy), of Albuquerque and Los Alamos, passed away on December 28, 2020 at home, with his wife of sixty years by his side. He was born on February 13, 1935 to Gertrude Zimmerly Archuletta in Socorro, NM. Frank married Ruth Alarid on July 30, 1960 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM.  They had three...

Dec 28, 2020

YSRAEL MONTOYA,69,  a resident of Espanola  passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Montoya, mother, Maria Montoya; brothers, Jose, Rudy, and Tommy Montoya; 2 great uncles, Nargico Trujillo Guadalupe Trujillo; grandson, Ysrael Estevan Montoya; step-daughter he thought of as his own, Vicky Montoya; and nephew Rudy Montoya Jr. Ysrael loved to...

Dec 27, 2020

JEROME GEORGE KENYON , “Jerry,” was born on May 16, 1940 to Lucille Perry Kenyon and Earle Charles Kenyon in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up in Jacksonville where he made lifelong friends who referred to themselves as “The Tubbies” and who met annually as adults to fish and catch up on life.  Jerry attended Robert E. Lee...

Dec 27, 2020

Vickie Sue Eagan,79, a resident of Los Alamos  was born December 13, 1941 to Roscoe and Georgia Horner in Alva Oklahoma.  She lived She lived in Alva with her parents and sisters, Sondra and Jacqueline until she wed Gerald Eagan.  She lived in Las Alamos until her death December 27, 2020. Gerald and Vickie moved to Las Alamos New Mexico...

Dec 26, 2020

MYRA P. BRANCH, after a courageous, graceful and inspiring seven-year battle with Cerebellar Ataxia, Myra passed away on December 26, 2020.  In spite of her challenges, Myra lived joyfully, motivating others to do the same. She was born on February 4, 1962 in Espanola, to Soraida and Henry Pacheco of El Guique.

Surviving Myra are...

Dec 25, 2020

Beloved Delfinia Archuleta, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico on December 25, 2020 in the loving arms of her children. She was born to Daniel Velarde & Felicita Leyba in Las Trampas, New Mexico on December 24th. She was a strong and independent woman who dedicated her life...

Dec 24, 2020

TERESITA C. MARTINEZ , a lifelong resident of Medanales, went to be with our Lord on Christmas Eve at the age of 72 years old after a long-term illness. She was born on June 21, 1948 to Max and Ramona Martinez of Medanales. She was a devoted Catholic.  She loved her family dearly.  Her favorite pastime was...

Dec 24, 2020

Kathryn Green (Gallegos) 59, a lifelong resident of Chama, NM passed away unexpectedly December 24th, 2020. She is preceded in death by per paternal grandparents Enrique and Antonia Gallegos, maternal grandparents Tony and Rose Martinez, her brother Robert Gallegos who died at birth and several uncles and aunts. She is survived by her three sons Phillip, Gregory (Lorina), David, and...

Dec 23, 2020

Alfredo “Arturo” Miranda Jr, age 85 died in his home in Chama, NM on December 23, 2020. He served in the US Army in 1952. He worked as a bus operator in Los Angeles, CA for 38 years before retiring. He is survived by his wife Maria of Chama, NM and his daughters Lorraine, Theresa and Elizabeth Miranda of California....

Dec 22, 2020

November 19, 1921 -- Molly Nancy Murphy Holm -- November 22, 2020.  Two bookends for a beautiful life.

The only daughter of Henry Murphy and Mary Sophie Douglas, Molly was born and grew up in Portland, Oregon.   As a child, Molly liked to garden.  In 1933 her rose garden won Second Grand Prize for the Royal Rosarian...

Dec 21, 2020

Josefita “Josie” Baca Romero, age 91, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home in El Valle del Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family.  Josie was born in the village of Villanueva, New Mexico to her parents, Fidencio Galiz Baca and Juanita Gonzales Baca.  She attended elementary school in Villanueva, NM and later continued her education attending the...

Dec 21, 2020

Juan de Dios Cordova left this earth on December 21, 2020 losing his battle to Covid19. He was proceeded in death by his parents Eloy and Lugardita Cordova, brothers Alfonzo, Harry, Walter and Donald Lee Cordova. Juan was a heavy equipment operator in Los Alamos, and for OR communications. He was a very talented worker. He was a father to...

Dec 21, 2020

Jamein (Jay) Gallegos-  Jamein Diego Gallegos (Jay), a lifelong resident of Chama, NM went to be with our Lord on December 21, 2020 at the age of 42 after battling a lengthy illness. Jamein was born on May 3, 1978 to Vicente and Rose Gallegos of Chama, NM. He had many passions in life and loved his family dearly. He...

Dec 20, 2020

Mary Ann Santana Martinez Chacon, age 74 from CA formally from Hernandez, NM, passed away on December 20, 2020 after a short illness. Mary Ann was born February 16, 1946 in Saguache, CO to Donaciano Suazo and Suzie M Abeyta. She is proceeded in death by her first husband Amadeo Martinez, son Pacomio Martinez, grandson Jacob Martinez and parents Donaciano...

Dec 20, 2020

JOSE ANTONIO GALLEGOS (TONY), a resident of Espanola, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Jose was preceded in death by his father, Nick Gallegos; mother, Josephine Trujillo; grandparents, Frank and Matilda Garcia; his Nino Manuel Gallegos and his grandpa, Fidel Martinez. Jose liked hanging around and cruising with his mom.  He is survived by his mom, JoAnn Gallegos; stepfather,...

Dec 18, 2020

Nora Maes, age 79 passed away on December 18, 2020 at her home in Espanola, NM.

She is survived by her son, Michael Anthony Maes of Alcalde. Sonia Romero from Velarde. Matthew Romero of Rio Rancho. Santana Maes, Mikey Maes, Jr. and Edward Romero.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s...

Dec 18, 2020

Joseph A Paña Sr. , 71, a lifelong resident of Alcalde, was a deeply faithful man who was called home by our heavenly father on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zacarias Paña Sr. and Sofia Paña; mother-in-law, Josephine Martinez and father-in-law, Aduro Salazar; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Paña and Sarah Martinez; special...

Dec 18, 2020

A long-time resident of San Pedro in Espanola, New Mexico, Billy Jack Caperton passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92 on December 18, 2020. Bill touched many lives as an educator for over 31 years, a decorated Army Veteran, a leader in his parish, and an active horseman. He served as a national advocate for children’s issues...