Obituary Listing

Sep 17, 2019

“A LEGEND HAS PASSED” Donald L. Gallegos Sr., age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home in Chama, NM. He was “A SIMPLE MAN” who lived a “SIMPLE LIFE”. Donald was an honorable man, respected man, and a religious man who accepted God’s word and His will. He lived a full life with happiness and hard...

Sep 16, 2019

HAROLD VERNON DEHAVEN, 82, a resident of Española, NM, born July 3, 1937 in Garrison, North Dakota, unexpectedly left this earth on Monday, September 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Edna DeHaven; in-laws, John W. and Helen Enders; grandmother, Edith Rollie “Toots” and grandfather, William DeHaven “Dazer”, his oldest sons’ mother, Sharon Denise Coffen...

Sep 15, 2019

Aaron Chapman passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2019. He was 37 years old. Aaron was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico on February 22, 1982. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1999. Aaron had various occupations, mostly in the food service industry.  He enjoyed mixing music and had a knack for fixing computers.   He also had...

Sep 13, 2019

Rumaldo “Rumie” Abel Borrego , 88, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 13, 2019. He was born February 7, 1931 in Espanola (Santo Nino), New Mexico to Vicente and Beroniz Borrego.

At the age of 17, he entered the National Guard and then enlisted in the U.S. Army.  Rumie was a...

Sep 11, 2019

Christina (Tina) Wescott Cordova entered the kingdom of heaven on September 11, 2019 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.  Born in Leavenworth, KS on February 2, 1948, she was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents.  Tina is survived by her sons, Ricardo (Bobbi) Cordova of Monument, CO and Ryan (Brandi) Cordova of Santa Fe, NM.  Grandchildren...

Sep 9, 2019

MARY I. LOPEZ, 95, a resident of Truchas, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose G. Lopez; son, Charlie Lopez; son-in-law, Thor Christensen; parents, Severiano and Luisita Rodriguez; grandchildren raised by her, Edwina Chavez and Mark Lopez. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her daughters, Delma Maestas and Shirley Christensen and son,...

Sep 9, 2019

MARVIN GARCIA , 54, a resident of Tierra Azul, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Marvin was born in Espanola on October 14, 1964. He loved to learn and attended Northern New Mexico College, where he earned an Associate of Arts, and a blackbelt in martial...

Sep 9, 2019

Our beloved mother, Lorraine Montoya, 71, of Abiquiu, NM, passed away following a short illness on Monday, September 9, 2019 with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Napoleon and Josefita Martinez on September 7, 1948, in Abiquiu.  Lorraine was preceded in death by her sister Teodorita Garcia, her late husband Jose Ortega,...

Sep 7, 2019

Matilda Valdez , 84, passed away peacefully at sunset on Saturday, September 7, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Francisco and Ignacita Valdez and lived a full and beautiful life as a lifelong resident of the Nambé valley where she had deep roots and will be sadly missed by her family, friends and...

Sep 5, 2019

Susan Anne Marie Gallegos beloved mother, sister, teacher and friend departed to heaven on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the young age of 48. She was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM. She was a 1989 graduate of St. Michael's High School and later graduated from the UNM with a BA in Communication Disorder. She went on...

Sep 4, 2019

LINDOLFO ‘ANTONIO’ GONZALES, 43, born April 9, 1976 a resident of Abiquiu, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Lindolfo Gonzales Sr. in 1980, Maternal Grandparents, Procopio and Angelina Maestas in 1999, Maternal Aunt, Magdalena Hernandez in 2011, and cousin David Martinez in 2018, Paternal Grandparents, Herminio and Luisa...

Sep 3, 2019

CHOE Y CHARLEY, 76, passed away at her home in Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Mrs. Charley was preceded in death by her husband John David Charley in 2010. She is survived by her two sisters and three stepdaughters. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Wednesday, September 18, 2019...

Sep 3, 2019

Veronica Nicole Trujillo, 25, a resident of El Rito/Espanola, passed away on September 4, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in automobile accident. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nathan Lehman, Victor and Eliza Trujillo, Rafael and Eva Montoya; uncles, Tim Lehman, Eugenio, Nazario and Noah Montoya and Victor Torrez and Mike Trujillo.  Veronica was born in...

Aug 31, 2019

EVA MARIE CAMPOS, 53, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Augustin and Eloisa Campos; grandparents, Victor and Honorta Campos; uncle, Arsenio Campos; grandmother, Celia Alire: aunt, Serafina Alire; sister-in-law, Epimenia Aragon; and nephew, Rupert Aragon. Eva was born February 24, 1966 and was...

Aug 30, 2019

*Music- Sleep Walk - by Jose Ramon "The Legend" Martinez

Jose Ramon Martinez: 2/22/35 - 08/30/19

Jose Ramon Martinez (aka “The Legend”) of Chamita NM, raised in San Juan Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on Friday August 30th, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was 84 years old. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 28, 2019

Bobby P. Trujillo, 50, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Gabriel; father, Bob Trujillo and mother, Stella Gallegos. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO on January 08, 1969. Mr. Trujillo is survived by his soulmate, Elizabeth Trujillo and they shared 29 years of life...

Aug 28, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of Gilbert “Paddy” Padilla, age 88, lifelong resident of Espanola, announces his peaceful passed into the arms of our Lord in Heaven, on Wednesday August 28, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born on Tuesday May 03, 1931, to Ramon and Merced Padilla. Gilbert/Paddy was a very humble man from a humble...

Aug 27, 2019

ADOLFO TORREZ SR. , 52, a resident of La Petaca, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Senovia Torrez; grandparents, Eufemia and Maclovio Torrez; brother, Jose Mendoza.  Adolfo was a kind loving big hearted person who loved his family dearly. His wife, kids and grandbabies were the joy of his...

Aug 27, 2019

Cecilia M. Velasquez, 95, a resident of Youngsville, NM was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Uvaldo Velasquez, Father, Isaac Morfin and Mother, Patrocinia Morfin; step-mother, Rita; brothers, Noel and David, sisters, Arsenia and Priscilla Morfin.

Cecilia Maria Velasquez...

Aug 26, 2019

JOSEPH LARRY MARTINEZ, 54, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amarante and Elicia R. Martinez; sister, Gloria Martinez and nephew, Amarante (Monte) Trujillo. Joseph was a very loving companion, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and son. He was always willing to help everyone. He loved fishing, taking...