Obituary Listing

Dec 8, 2020

CHARLIE CHACON, 100, a resident of Española and his ancestral home of Cebolla, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricio and Maximiana Chacon; grandfather, Epimenio Chacon; infant brothers, Clovis and Primo Carnera; infant sister, Emma and grandson, Matthew D. Reitzel. Charlie served in the Navy in WWII, the...

Dec 5, 2020

PERFY MAESTAS, 84, a resident of Espanola, was called up to Heaven to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1936 to Tomas and Francesquita Maestas.  She was a sibling of six sisters and three brothers.  Perfy was preceded in death by her parents Tomas and Francesquita Maestas.  Brothers; Manuel Maestas, Adan...

Dec 4, 2020

The families of Raymond Lujan and Maria “Sophie” Manzanares cordially announce the following: A rosary will be recited on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz with a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial immediately to follow at the Santa Cruz Cemetery in El Llano.

Dec 4, 2020

Maria “Sophie” Manzanares (85), of Hernandez went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio and Delfinia Lujan of Santo Nino, husband Frank Manzanares, sons David and Leonard Floyd Manzanares, her siblings Juan Lujan, Frank Lujan, and Helen Montoya, son-in-laws Edward Martinez and Jerry Foropoulos, grandchildren Edward Martinez...

Dec 3, 2020

Ross Ortega, age 89, a resident of Hernandez NM, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  Ross was preceded in death by his parents Federico and Adelida Ortega. Brother Fred (Lico) Ortega, Sisters, Annie Garcia, Margie Graham and Cordelia Trujillo. Ross is survived by his brother, Orlando Ortega (Ernestina), and sister Julia Garcia.  Also, a...

Dec 3, 2020

Asusena “Susie” Corrales a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend went to be with our Lord on December 3, 2020.  Susie was a devout Catholic who was raised with strong Christian values, which she shared with her family.  She enjoyed her day by spending time with family and in prayer.  Susie was preceded in death by her parents...

Dec 3, 2020

Abedon Trujillo, 83, left to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 3, 2020. He passed peacefully at home with his loved ones at his side. Abedon was born to Federico and Clarita Trujillo on March 21, 1937. As a young man, he took great pride in caring for his parents, as his older brothers were in the military and unable...

Dec 1, 2020

On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Deana Gilberta Ortiz, life-time resident of Nambé, New Mexico, passed away at the age of 51.

Deana was born on April 2, 1969 in Santa Fe, NM to Gilbert R. Ortiz and Emilie Barrone Ortiz. She graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe where she maintained cherished relationships with so...

Nov 29, 2020

Juanita A. Casados of El Guique left this earth on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at age 90 after having lived a long and good life (DOB 2/8/1930).  Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Emilia and Atanacio Archuleta of Chamita, husband Pedro A. Casados of El Guique and all her siblings, i.e. sisters Margaret Salazar, Polly Barnhart, Lugarda Maestas...

Nov 28, 2020

Joseph Gene Lopez, 82, a resident of Lyden, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born to Ercilia and Amador Lopez on August 30, 1938. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, beloved daughter Theresa Anne Lopez, beloved son-in-law Eddie Gallegos, brothers George Lopez, Chuck Mollohan, nephew Georgie Lopez,...

Nov 28, 2020

Orlando Johnnie Torres, 46,  a resident of Cordova went with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Orlando loved helping everyone and always made people feel welcome. He always had a smile on his face, he always made you laugh with his great personality, and he was a great person to be around. He was preceded in death by...

Nov 28, 2020

Tracy Lynn Loretto, a resident of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the age of 39. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Paulita and Margarito Sandoval, grandmother Ada Maribel, grandfather Johnny Loretto, uncle Jeff Loretto, aunt and uncle Eloisa and Jimmy Romero. Tracy was born in Santa Fe, NM on March 2, 1981 to Cindy and Leigh Loretto. She was raised in Pojoaque,...

Nov 28, 2020

Ben F. Fresquez – Age 88, a resident of San Pedro, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, preceded in death by his father Melecio B. Fresquez and mother Braulia Ortiz Fresquez, and daughter Yvette Marie Archuleta, surviving grandson Christopher J. Archuleta, sisters Lugarda Lujan, Gilda Quintana, Amanda Rolfes, and brother Tony Fresquez. Ben is survived by his wife Eremita...

Nov 27, 2020

Candelaria (Candie) Montoya, 93, of Cordova, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her Albuquerque residence with her children and grandchildren at her bedside.  Candie was born in Truchas, New Mexico on October 04, 1927 to Victor and Agueda Martinez.  She was a retired social worker in northern New Mexico.  Candie was an active member of...

Nov 26, 2020

Thomas “Derick” Velarde, a life-long resident of Velarde, New Mexico went to be with our lord and returned to his heavenly home on November 26, 2020 at the age of 58.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Velarde whom he loved and cherished; his grandparents Josie and Joe Martinez; Lorencita and Manual Velarde.

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Nov 25, 2020

AGUSTIN GARCIA, 88, a resident of Española, originally from Canjilon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife Julia Maria Garcia, daughter Marilyn (Marlene) Duran, granddaughter Kimberly Cordova, parents Benjamin and Placida Garcia and sister Sara Leyba. Agustin was born and raised in Canjilon. Agustin served in Army of the US from...

Nov 25, 2020

JAMES RAY ARTHUR GARCIA, 29, a resident of Española, our beloved son, brother and friend passed away suddenly on November 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Rodriguez, Jr.; his Popo, Arthur Ortiz; grandmothers, Teresita Hayes and Delfinia V. Garcia; aunt, Gloria Soya Ortiz. James grew up in Española where he devoted his time and energy...

Nov 24, 2020

Amada Villareal, 95, a resident of Fairview passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020. She was born in Cuarteles, NM on September 4, 1925. Amada graduated from Santa Cruz High School and worked as a technician for the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for 15 years prior to starting her family. She then became a homemaker and dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She was a sweet, kind and gentle...

Nov 23, 2020

DAVID MAESTAS, 64, a resident of Ranchitos, born on January 18, 1956 and passed away on Monday, November 24, 2020 at the family home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mercedes Maestas; father, Tito Maestas, Sr.; brother, Leroy Alire; sister-in-law, Martha Maestas; cousin and best friend, Mark Sanchez and numerous aunts and uncles. David grew...

Nov 23, 2020

Felix Leroy Duran , a resident of Peñasco passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his father, Margarito Duran; his stepfather, Abran Gonzales; his mother, Cordelia Gonzales; his brother, Raymond Duran and his son-in-law, Chris Gonzalez.

Felix was born in Santa Barbara, NM on April 2, 1934 to Cordelia Rodarte and Margarito Duran.  He was raised in Placitas (Vadito), by his...