Obituary Listing

Mar 26, 2020

JOSE RUBEN MAESTAS , 92, a resident of Hernandez, our loving God called him home on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cosme and Casandra Maestas, loving wife of 68 years, Otilia Gonzales Maestas; loving grandson, Troy Vasquez; brother, Max Maestas (Dora); sisters, Viola Gonzales (Fares); Julia Romero, Oralia (Marvin); great...

Mar 25, 2020

PATRICK J. VIGIL , 46, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Molly Vigil; brother, Marty Vigil; son, Frankie Jerome Vigil; grandfather, Ernest Garcia; uncles, Charlie Jimenez, Michael “Mickey” Garcia, Edward Garcia and aunt, Connie Jimenez. Patrick was one of a...

Mar 21, 2020

Robert “Noy” Medina passed away peacefully Saturday March 21, 2020 after a long-term illness. He was born July 2, 1948. Though he was a long-time resident of the San Francisco, CA area, he was born and raised in Ranchitos and visited at least once a year. He enjoyed a long career with United Airlines, through which he was able to...

Mar 14, 2020

On March 14th an angel was sent to heaven, Jeramiah Medina, aka “Gerber.” We all love you and will miss you. On behalf of his mother, Shauna Maestas, a heartfelt thank you to all for reaching out.  The family of Jeramiah Medina, aka “Gerber” have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola...

Mar 13, 2020

Emmanuel Anthony Lopez, 68, Our Loving God called Emmanuel to Heaven on March 13, 2020.  Emmanuel was born in Santa Fe to Michael Albert and Eva (Martinez) Lopez on December 18, 1951.  Besides his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Inez (Tony) Deines and Juanita; and by brothers Mike and Paul Eddie.  He is survived by sisters, Rebecca...

Mar 12, 2020

EVELYN MARTINEZ, 65, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Celina Dominguez; mother and father-in-law Sigfredo and Genoveva Martinez; sons, Daniel, James and Allen Martinez; daughter-in-law, Janice Martinez; brothers, Levi Trujillo, Floyd, Leroy, David, and Randy Dominguez;...

Mar 12, 2020

Maria Isabel Alire, 93 a resident of El Rito passed away Thursday March 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born to Gregorio & Carlota Vasquez on August 6, 1926. She met her husband Pete Alire Sr. and they married in 1946. They made their home in El Rito where they raised their eleven children. Isabel was a skilled...

Mar 8, 2020

NEL B. MARTINEZ, 57, a resident of Chimayo passed away after a short illness on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Nel was preceded in death by his brother, Jose S. Martinez, Jr., and sister, Sandra (Vennie) Valdez, both of Chimayo, NM. Grandparents, Demetrio and Eufracia Martinez of Cordova, NM; and Senaida Trujillo of Chimayo, NM. Nel is survived by his parents,...

Mar 7, 2020

JONATHAN L. MADRID JR., 29, a resident of Chama, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sisto Madrid and Felipe Suazo. Jonathan was very caring; he was always taking care of others. He was very generous and giving. He was a Denver Bronco fan. He had a smile that could light up...

Mar 6, 2020

RITA HELEN DOMINGUEZ, 78, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Atenacio and Juanita Montoya, biological mother, Mary Cordova; her in -laws, Atilano Dominguez and Fedalia Dominguez, Rosella Martinez, Leo Dominguez, Eddie Dominguez and undle Flavio Sandoval. She worked for the...

Mar 5, 2020

RICKY ROBERT CORDOVA, 65, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Cordelia Cordova; father-in-law, Avaristo Romero; brothers, Albert Cordova Jr., Margie Murrieta; sisters-in-law, Tina Cordova and Lillian Cordova, Brothers-in-law, Roy Romero and Bruce Romero. He is survived by his spouse Adrina Cordova; children, Ricky Jr. and...

Mar 4, 2020

Deluvina (Della) M. Cordova 98, a resident of La Villita, NM went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 around noon. She received her angel wings at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. To be absent from the body is to be Present with the Lord. She was a former resident of Casa Real/Genesis Nursing Home...

Mar 4, 2020

Eremita Leyba Campos, 81, was born March 3, 1936 in Ojo Sarco, NM, to Celia Pacheco Leyba and Fidelino Leyba.  She passed on March 4, 2020, quietly in her home, accompanied by her family.  A generous soul, she  gave a little to everyone she met, be it a tomato, a stay for the night, a jar of jelly or a...

Mar 3, 2020

Cornelio Herrera, Jr., 77, was born on July 28, 1942 in Nambe, NM.   After a lengthy illness, he passed away on March 3, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his son James “Arnie” Herrera, his mother Antonia Herrera, his father Cornelio Sr. and his brother Lazaro Herrera. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie, his daughter, Sandra. His...

Mar 3, 2020

Sasha Jennifer Alire, 29, a resident of Vallecitos, NM passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 3, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jose and Alice Alire and her maternal grandparents, Leandro and Asencion Gallegos.

Sasha loved spending time with her family and friends. Especially having mommy time with her son and daughter. She...

Feb 29, 2020

Robert A. Lucero, 68, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia A. Lucero; mother Augustina Herrera; father Severo Lucero and sister Mela Rivera. Robert loved the outdoors hunting, fishing and going for leña.  He was a hardworking man who paid attention...

Feb 25, 2020

ANTONIA (ANTONINA) GARCIA, 91, a longtime resident of Hernandez, passed away of Natural Causes on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Garcia; son, Fernando “Ferna” Garcia; 4 grandsons, Patrick Martinez Jr., Steve Garcia, John “Manz” Lucero and Alvin “Bino” Martinez; son-in-law, Fidel “Fiddles” Martinez; parents, Macedonio and Soledad Velasquez; 2 sisters, Clorinda Salazar...

Feb 24, 2020

ANGELA ANN VIGIL , 66, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Vigil; parents, Ramon and Helen Salazar; brothers, Gilbert and Lee Salazar; in-laws, Frank and Ramona Vigil. Angela was a loving mother and grandmother, who cared, cherished and loved her family dearly, including her...

Feb 24, 2020

Ramon “Matthew” Archuleta, 54, a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2020.

He was born August 30, 1965 to Ramon and Octavianita Archuleta.

Matthew was an employee of McDonald’s for 20 years. He graduated in 1983 from the Alamogordo School for the visually handicap, where he was...

Feb 24, 2020

PHYLLIS C. OLIVAS , 74, a resident of Lyden, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was known as a loving, kind, funny and generous person. She had one of the biggest hearts you had ever known. She was preceded in death...