Obituary Listing

Aug 25, 2019

GRACE TRUJILLO, 91, a resident of Cordova, went peacefully to her eternal rest on Sunday, August 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was kind, friendly, peaceful and she loved having her family and friends around her. A woman of faith, she was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of the Sagrada Familia. She was preceded...

Aug 25, 2019

Billie Helen Starkey, passed away on August 25, 2019. She was born in Justin, Texas on January 16th, 1925, to Oren and Mary Porter. She lived in New Mexico for 68 years and worked with the Espanola Hospital Auxiliary for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Starkey who passed away on July...

Aug 24, 2019

It is with great sadness, Doris Romano Wade a resident of Espanola, passed on Saturday, August 24, 2019. She was one of the most caring people you would meet. She was friendly to everyone she came in contact with and brightened the day with her smile and laughter. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt....

Aug 23, 2019

DAN A. BUSTOS, 91, a resident of Española, was called to his Heavenly home on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born in Cebolla on February 23, 1928. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Virginia Mae Bustos; sons, Johnny A. Bustos and Robert Bustos; parents, Jose D. and Elena Bustos; brothers, Jake and Eugene...

Aug 23, 2019

Our beloved dad, FELIMON SANDOVAL JR. “EL LECHERO ” passed away, on Friday, August 23, 2019.  Dad had many passions; he was a song writer of corridos and a composer of dichos, and loved playing guitar and singing.  He was a skilled cement mason and construction craftsman.  Felimon was dedicated to his children.  Retirement was spent enjoying...

Aug 21, 2019

PHILLIP C. GOMEZ, 41, a resident of Santa Fe, Formally of Chimayo passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Millie Romero; grandfather Juan Vigil, grandmother Mary Vigil, Uncles; Ross Daniel Gomez, and David Vigil, cousin Toribio (Toby) Vigil.

Phillip was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend....

Aug 21, 2019

Mauricio (Maverick) Sanchez , 80 resident of Alcalde and formerly of Dixon passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Mauricio was preceded in death by his parents, Rufina & Ignacio Sanchez; sons, Harold & Donald Sanchez and Antonio (Red) Martinez; brother, Jose Ignacio and Tito Sanchez; sisters, Stella Duran, Marie Martin, &...

Aug 20, 2019

GILBERT H. ARCHULETA, SR., 74, a resident of Servilleta, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo; his mother, Ruth; brother, George L. Archuleta; sister, Gloria Alvarado; son, Anthony Archuleta; father-in-law, Joe A. Giron; and mother-in-law, Dulce Nea Giron. He worked for years through Semi Service in Salt Lake City as a...

Aug 19, 2019

TOMMY D. ARMIJO “TOMAS”, 71, a resident of Dixon passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday August 19, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic church in Dixon, with a burial to follow at Catholic Cemetery. The Family has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral...

Aug 18, 2019

Debbie Diane Lopez, 60, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Abedon Lopez Jr.; brothers, Ralph and Robert Lopez; paternal grandfather Abedon Lopez Sr., paternal grandmother Manuelita Quintana, maternal grandfather Juan S. Martinez, maternal grandmother Genoveva Martinez; uncles, Phil Martinez, Tony and Michael Lopez, aunts, Marie Pita Montoya;...

Aug 18, 2019

Michael J. Valdez, 63, a resident of El Rito, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Michael was proceeded in death by his wife of 44 years, Donna Valdez; his daughter, Michelle Faith Valdez; father, Jose Elfigo Valdez, mother, Ascencion Valdez, and niece Karen Camille Bustamante. Michael was born in Murray, Utah on June 3, 1956 and was raised...

Aug 17, 2019

CLAUDE V. VIGIL, 48, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019.  Claude was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Vigil; nephew, Alfonso Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Max and Georgia Vigil, maternal grandparents, Andres and Orlinda Lopez.  Claude was an avid outdoors man, he enjoyed spending time with his family and hanging out with his nephews on...

Aug 16, 2019

ROSITA LOPEZ, 97, a resident of Truchas lost her battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia on Friday, August 16, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband Fidel Lopez; parents, David and Josefita Pacheco; sisters, Cippirana Velarde and Mable Pacheco; granddaughter, Brenda Rinaldi, and grandson, John Sandoval.  Rosita is survived by her children, Rubel Lopez (Sharon) of Las Vegas Nevada,...

Aug 16, 2019

Our mother, Avella Young Sultemeier, passed away gently, on Friday, August 16, 2019, two days before her 99th birthday. A native New Mexican, she was born to George D. and Bernice Elizabeth (Bowe) Young. Graduating from Vaughn High School at the age of 16, she completed two years of college at Colorado Women’s College and one year at UNM. She...

Aug 15, 2019

Patrick Phillip Valerio, age 54, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Gilbert Valerio and Mary Alice Valerio, brother James Valerio, grandparents Fidel and Fidelia Valerio, and most recently, Uncle Charlie Valerio and Aunt Juanita Valerio-Angeli. Phillip was currently employed by Jemez Coop...

Aug 15, 2019

ERMENDA MARTINEZ, 82, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ermenda was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gonzalo Martinez; parents, Narciso Baca and Magdalena Montoya; step-father, Aniseto Montoya; brothers, Silviano Baca and Ben Montoya; sisters, Rosario Vigil and Elena Fresquez....

Aug 14, 2019

JOSHUA DAVID LUCERO, 23, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his auntie Cathy Cordova; cousins, KiKi Lopez, Charles Gibbs, David Garcia, Kimberly Garcia; and grandfather, Severo Cordova. Joshua David Lucero had a great personality, he always had a smile. His smile was contagious and would brighten everyone's...

Aug 12, 2019

Kimberly A. Cordova, 30, a resident of Espanola, passed into the next life Monday, August 12, 2019, due to an unforeseen illness. She was proceeded in death by her father Anthony M. Cordova Sr.; maternal grandfather, Leo Jaramillo, paternal grandfather Tony Cordova, along with other family members. It is with tremendous sorrow her family announces the unexpected...

Aug 11, 2019

MATTHEW J. ATENCIO, 44, a resident of El Duende, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 peacefully surrounded by his family. Matthew was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Atencio; maternal grandparents, Tomas and Pablita Borrego, paternal grandparents, Antonio and Tomasita Atencio. He was dedicated to his work family and U.S. Postal Service. He liked photography...

Aug 10, 2019

Scarlett Ruby Martinez, 4 Months, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully with her parents at her side on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nancy Serna-Sanchez; great-grandfathers, Modesto Espinoza, Benigo Martinez and George Baca; and great-aunt Diana Martinez. Scarlett was a beautiful baby girl who quickly gained the love of everyone around...