Obituary Listing

Marilyn LaForge (Dunlop)

Marilyn LaForge (Dunlop)

Aug 31, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of longtime Los Alamos area resident Marilyn LaForge (Dunlop) announces her passing on August 31, 2020 at the age of 92.

The eldest of three children, she was born to Kenneth and Thelma (Dickens) LaForge in Vassar, Michigan in 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Loretta "Lori" Smith

Loretta "Lori" Smith

Aug 27, 2020

Loretta M. (Lori) Smith, 37 , a resident of Velarde passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Serenity Floriano, father Trenton Smith; aunt Sandra Duran; grandfather Jose E. Duran Sr.; grandmothers Viola Smith and Theresa Duran and uncle Joe E. Duran Jr.  She is survived by her children Makayla and...

Dolores Quintana

Dolores Quintana

Aug 26, 2020

Dolores M. Quintana, 67 a resident of Santa Cruz, received her heavenly wings on August 26, 2020. She was born in Henderson, Nevada on November 21, 1952. Dolores was preceded in death by her son, Army Sargent Pernell Johnnie Herrera; her parents, Johnny and Elma Duran; Arthur and Pernell’s father, Fermin Herrera; her father, Air Force Corporal Ben Eloy Quintana...

Daniel Martinez

Daniel Martinez

Aug 26, 2020

Our precious, Daniel Ryan Martinez, 30 years young, departed his earthly home to join the Lord on August 26, 2020, after suffering injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Daniel was a resident of Chimayo, NM. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents: Marcelo and Fedelina Romero; Esquipula and Dulcinia Martinez; Flavio and Adelita Sandoval, Ernestina Lopez; aunt Peggy...

Rosemary Wilson

Rosemary Wilson

Aug 25, 2020

ROSEMARY WILSON, 70, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 with her loving family by her side following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wilson; biological parents, Salomon and Aurelia Sanchez; Godfather who raised her as his daughter, Hilario Sanchez. Rosemary was very strong in faith. Her love...

Betty Martinez

Betty Martinez

Aug 24, 2020

BETTY L. MARTINEZ, 81 , Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday August 23, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Betty was a lifelong resident of Chimayo, New Mexico. Born June 22, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan F. Martinez and Josie Ortiz Martinez, the love of her life...

Marcus Martinez

Marcus Martinez

Aug 23, 2020

Marcus (Mark) Carlos Martinez, born on December 24, 1970, to Robert and Marcella Martinez passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of August 23, 2020, at his home in Austin, TX. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose de la Cruz and Antonia Maestas of Espanola, NM, Maximiliano and Mercedes Martinez of Alcalde, NM, and his...

Jimmy Chavez

Jimmy Chavez

Aug 23, 2020

JIMMY ESCOBAR CHAVEZ , 65, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Jimmy was born in Mexico on September 9, 1954. He was an amazing, loving, caring father and grandfather. He was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting Coca Cola memorabilia and fishing with his nephew, Raymond. He read frequently to his grandchildren...

Victor Atencio

Victor Atencio

Aug 22, 2020

Victor Atencio, 35, a resident of Chamisal, passed away from a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He is proceeded in death her by his grandfather’s Esequiel Romero and Victor B.  Atencio, Aunts Aileen Romero, Victoria Atencio, Deborah Atencio, and a great dear aunt Carolina Rodriguez, Cousin Sean Velarde.

Victor joined...

Vicentita Esquibel

Vicentita Esquibel

Aug 21, 2020

Vicentita (Tita) A. Esquibel, 88 a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucas and Adela Trujillo; father and mother-in-law, Lucardio and Encarnacion Esquibel; husband Eloy Esquibel; sons, Derrick, Donald, and Daniel Eli Esquibel; grandson who was raised like a son, Donald...

Jessie Gallegos

Jessie Gallegos

Aug 20, 2020

Jessie Alan Gallegos “Rambo/Chendo”, 53 a resident of El Guache, passed away on Thursday, August 20,2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Luciano Gallegos; paternal grandparents , Santiago & Dilia Gallegos; maternal grandparents, Epifanio & Eleonor Roybal; sister, Diolinda “Marie” Gallegos; infant brother, Phil. Brother in law, Tim Torrey.

He spent most of his time...

Adela Martinez

Adela Martinez

Aug 20, 2020

ADELA M. MARTINEZ ,70, A resident of Espanola, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday August 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher W. Martinez, parents Margarito and Esquipula Romero; Sisters Isabell Abeyta (Charlie), Laura Vigil (Larry), Frances Cottrell (James), Jenny Archuleta, Mary Stella Archuleta, Brothers, Johnny “Mambo” Romero, Juan Montoya, Horace Montoya.  Adela worked for the Espanola Public Schools for...

Billy Trujillo

Billy Trujillo

Aug 20, 2020

Billy Trujillo, 82 years old and a long-life resident of El Rancho passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 peacefully at his home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Ursulita Trujillo; his only daughter, Sandra Ortiz; brother, Tony Trujillo; brothers-in-law, Robert Gutierrez and Fernando Roybal. He is survived by his spouse of 60...

Tawny Trujillo

Tawny Trujillo

Aug 18, 2020

Tawny Serina Trujillo (Jaillet), 27 years old a resident of Pojoaque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 18th 2020. Tawny was a very loving, caring person who had a true love for her children, family, and music. Tawny will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. Tawny was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents...

Kenneth Trujillo

Kenneth Trujillo

Aug 18, 2020

Kenneth B. Trujillo (KT), a resident of Rio Rancho whose heart belonged to Rio Chiquito left this earth on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.  Kenny was preceded in death by his great grandparents Estevan and Clarita Trujillo of Rio Chiquito, Gabriel and Ida Maestas of Alcalde, Grandpa Santiago of Albuquerque, and Grandpa Joe Martinez of Hernandez. Uncles, Albert, David Trujillo,...

Raymond Casias

Raymond Casias

Aug 17, 2020

Raymond Andrew Casias (Ray Ray, Daddy Ray Ray, Tata Ray Ray) went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 17, 2020, in his hometown of Espanola, surrounded by his three daughters and devoted wife of 40 years. Ray was born to Ramon and Marcia Casias on October 6, 1954. He grew up with two older sisters, Wilma...

Dilia Martinez

Dilia Martinez

Aug 15, 2020

Dilia Martinez, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 15th, 2020 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Cuarteles on September 9th, 1940 to Ascension and Esther Martinez. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Gilberto “Gillie” Martinez, her sons Rodney (Michelle), Tim (Jennifer), Dominic (Stephanie), and Matthew (Tina). She is...

Dino Martinez

Dino Martinez

Aug 14, 2020

Secundino "Dino" Martinez, a gifted artist, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, father of three children, and friend, passed away at age 38.

Dino was born on May 24,1982, to Dino & Enedina Martinez in Espanola, New Mexico. He is cherished by his parents as their only son and doted upon by his four sisters who love him...

Patricia Mendius (Pat)

Patricia Mendius (Pat)

Aug 13, 2020

On August 13, 2020, Patricia Winter Mendius, (“Pat”), peacefully passed away at the age of 96 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Her daughter, Louise Mendius, was by her side, while her other children were with her spiritually, but not physically, because of Covid-19 restrictions. Pat was born July 9, 1924 in Davenport, Iowa to Helen Dodd and Otho E. Winter....

Lee Maestas

Lee Maestas

Aug 12, 2020

Lee Floyd Maestas , 83, A resident of Grants, NM went to be with our Lord on August 12, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Lee was born on November 28, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan D. and Corina “Trujillo” Maestas; daughter, Patricia Armijo; brothers, Emerson Maestas, Paul G. Maestas and Juan Maestas, sister, Mae Roybal; father and mother-in-law, Frumencio...