Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2020

NADINE BERNADETTE MARTINEZ , 58, a resident of Española, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loved ones after fighting her illness on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Nadine was born and raised in Espanola and got her G.E.D at Job Corp. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Enrique and Louisa Martinez;...

Nov 14, 2020

MARIA SUSANA “SUSIE” GRIJALVA , our beloved Susie, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020 due to a short illness. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Josephine Grijalva; her parents, George and Atocha Gonzales; brothers, Dennis, Elizario, and James Gonzales; brothers-in-law, Andres and Hector Grijalva; and sister in-law, Etelvina Chavez. She was a...

Nov 13, 2020

Francisco Alberto Villalobos, a resident of Alcalde passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 13th, 2020.  Francisco was born October 4, 1950 in Delicias, Chihuahua to Hortencia Zamaron and Refugio Villalobos. He had one brother and 4 sisters. 

Throughout his life Francisco was a faithful husband who cherished his years of marriage to Lillian Serrano who he wed on October...

Nov 13, 2020

Dr. Gilbert Michael Martinez, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and Radiologist passed away following a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer on November 13th, 2020. Dr. Martinez, 61, was born in Fairview and was a resident of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by father Epimenio Martinez, mother Mela Martinez, and wife Teresa Martinez. He is survived by daughter Marlena Chavez...

Nov 12, 2020

Dennis Salazar, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Dennis was born in El Guache, New Mexico May 12, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ross and Josephine Salazar; brothers Ross Salazar Jr., and Regino Salazar; sister, Eva S. Ahlborn; stepmother, Carmen Salazar; Spouses Ymelda DeVargas, Rena Oyenque...

Nov 12, 2020

Efren Sanchez—beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother—passed away November 12, 2020, surrounded by family in his Lyden home, a stone’s throw away from where he was born, 85 years ago. He is preceeded in death by his father Juan Antonio Sanchez, and mother Josefita (nee Pacheco), siblings Viola Martinez, Consuelo Martinez, Joe L. Sanchez, and Paul Sanchez.  He is survived by his sister Isabel Salazar, his wife, Kay Sanchez, his son Andrew and daughter Beth Ann; two grandsons, Justin...

Nov 11, 2020

Lerrina Reene DeHerrera, 35, a resident of Vallecitos was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Lerrina was born October 13, 1985 in Denver, Colorado to Jose and Denise Gallegos. She moved to Vallecitos in 1986. Lerrina was preceded in death by her great grandparents Zachary and Eva Martinez of Ojo Caliente, great grandpa Alonzo Barela and Bridget Torrez...

Nov 11, 2020

Rose R. Martinez, Maria Estela Rosina Romero, was born on November 2nd, 1935 in Nambe, New Mexico. She was raised to be a strong woman, with a good work ethic. While working at Dorothy’s Café in Pojoaque she met the man who would become her husband, Vicente Martinez Jr., and they raised a family together in Chimayo. Over the years...

Nov 11, 2020

SYLVIA MAESTAS, loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home in Española at the age of 90. Sylvia was born on November 6, 1930 to Mary Gonzales in Trinidad, Colorado and raised by her beloved grandmother Josephita Gonzales. After graduating from Trinity High School, she moved to Denver,...

Nov 10, 2020

PRECIOUS ERLINE PEREZ, 51, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by Jose Willie Sandoval, Anthony Sandoval, Rudy T. Sandoval; paternal grandfather, Remijo and Juanita Sandoval, maternal grandparents, Jose Benito and Vickie Madrid. Precious had many friends in Espanola and she loved her dog Twitty dearly. She will be missed by...

Nov 9, 2020

LUCY COLLEEN REARDON LAPORTE , a resident of El Rancho, NM, went with our Lord to her final resting place on Monday, November 9, 2020. Colleen was born in Helena, Montana on February 17, 1928 to Mary Ann Grady of Helena, MT and Francis Cyril Reardon of Hailey, Idaho. Colleen lost her father to tic fever when she...

Nov 8, 2020

JASON TRUJILLO was born on April 30, 1982 and went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gabriella Baca; mother, Annette Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Celina and Delio Gallegos; brother, Max Trujillo, and sister-in-law, Brenda Gallegos. Jason enjoyed the carria amongst the people around him. He loved being outdoors, camping,...

Nov 8, 2020

After a brief illness Rosina Pacheco, 85,   returned to Heaven and is re-united with her husband SGM(retired US Army) Daniel A. Pacheco (Born in Chimayo, NM 1931-2010). Rosina was also born in Chimayo, NM. In 1935, Daughter of Manuel and Victoria Chavez (who are both buried in the courtyard of the “El Santuario” church). She was afflicted by spinal meningitis at the age of 11...

Nov 8, 2020

Ruby V. Roybal passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at her home in Pojoaque, New Mexico. Ruby was born and raised in Nambe, New Mexico to parents, Jose Remejio and Juanita Branch Valdez. Ruby was the oldest daughter of 7 children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Reymondo ”Ray” Roybal (married 62...

Nov 8, 2020

RUDY TRUJILLO, 79, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Rudy was a husband to Theresa Trujillo for 54 years. A father to 5 sons; Arnold, Stanley, Reies, Richard, and Robert Trujillo. Grandfather and great-grandfather to many grandchildren. Rudy loved spending time with his grandchildren and his family. Rudy was a landlord and...

Nov 7, 2020

Jeanne M. Hurford – beloved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Saturday November 7, 2020. Jeanne was born on September 11, 1942 in Elizabethtown NY, to William M. Wattie & Augustine N. Norman Wattie. She attended a one room schoolhouse in Beekmantown, NY until the larger school was built.  She graduated from Beekmantown High School and attended Plattsburgh University. In 1962, she married Dale Tremblay...

Nov 6, 2020

LORIE C. TORRES , 42, a resident of Los Alamos, was called home unexpectedly on Friday, November 6, 2020 after a week of battling injuries sustained in a car accident. Lorie was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, auntie, Godmother, niece, cousin and friend. She touched many lives with her words of encouragement, acts of kindness and unconditional love. She loved...

Nov 6, 2020

Joseph “Joe” C.  Vigil Sr., 88, a resident of Chama, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, born January 20, 1932 was preceded in death by his beloved wife Loyola G. Vigil and his parents Eduardo and Ignacita Vigil; decedents of immigrants who came to this “pais” in the mid-1600s.  He is also preceded in death by his...

Nov 5, 2020

JOSE H. HERRERA , 89, a resident of Espanola, born and raised in El Rito, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2020 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Jose was preceded in death by his grandson, James Archuleta; his parents, Miguel and Perfecta Herrera; sisters, Leocadia and Idalia Herrera and Erminia Manzanares; brothers, Fermin Sr., Alex,...

Nov 5, 2020

MICHAEL ANTHONY LUJAN, 66, a resident of Abiquiu left this world to join his beloved granddaughter, DeShawyn who also left this world 9 months ago. He was recently preceded by his mother-in-law, Mela Salazar; his mother, Louisa Lujan, 40 years ago, and his brother Louis Lujan 8 years ago. Michael was born to Louisa Sisneros Lujan and Paul B. Lujan...