Obituary Listing

May 12, 2019

WINTER IVY MADRID , 35, a resident of Chama, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  Winter was preceded in death by her brother, Chance Madrid; father, Emilio Madrid. Winter loved her peaceful days when she found time, she loved to practice on her art work. A complete free spirit is just one way to describe her loving...

May 12, 2019

Jeremy Lee Medlin , loving son, brother, father, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Chama at the age of 43. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Goldie Medlin; paternal grandparents, Maria Alcaria Moya and Jose Onofre Moya; brother, Michael Joseph Moya; aunts, Laurie Phillips and Rebecca...

May 12, 2019

Bettie L. Kerr, 89, passed away May 12, 2019 at Aspen Ridge Lodge in Los Alamos, NM where she was a resident for the last 18 months. Bettie was born on August 18, 1929 in Roswell, New Mexico to parents Jewell Ryan and Carleton Poe, both from well-known families in Chavez and De Baca counties.

When her...

May 10, 2019

Lloyd Douglas Staley , 72, a resident of Hernandez passed away peacefully on May 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence and Kathryn Staley and siblings John and Kate Staley.  Lloyd Douglas served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He worked for the State of New...

May 9, 2019

JOE E. MONTOYA (Ernie), 78, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Ramona Montoya; brother, Louie Montoya; nephew, John Gonzales; and father-in-law, Auerlio Lopez.  Ernie was a Golden Eagle member of the FOE 3695, Espanola Corvette Club, he was an avid billiards player...

May 7, 2019

Dr. Bandel Bezzerides was born in Stockton, CA on June the 30th, 1940 and passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

He attended the University of California at Berkeley as an undergraduate for physics and was awarded the prestigious University Medal in 1961, which is bestowed upon the top graduating senior. That same year, at...

May 7, 2019

RENEE D. CHAVEZ (Nae-Nae), 37, a resident of Arroyo Seco, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert Gurule; aunts, Pauline and JoAnn Gurule, Patsy Martinez; uncle, David Gurule; special cousins, Freddie Montoya and James Fernandez and many aunts, uncles and friends. Renee was a very loving, kind...

May 7, 2019

DANNY LUKE PACHECO , 37, a resident of Española, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gilbert Barela; and paternal grandmother, Mabel Pacheco. Danny was a quiet soul with a loving heart who had a passion for lowriders and Chevy trucks. Most will remember...

May 5, 2019

Tony Pacheco , beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on May 5th, 2019, in Las Cruces NM. He was born on August 30th, 1949, in Chimayo NM, where he was active member of the community. In his younger years he was a firefighter/EMT with the Chimayo Fire Department before finally becoming Fire...

May 5, 2019

Lucy Lovato , 75, a resident of Coyote, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Carlota Velasquez; siblings, Johnny Velasquez, Angelica Velasquez, and Josephine Velasquez; grandson, Marcos Lovato and in-laws, Salomon and Adriana Lovato. She was the back bone of the family. Lucy is survived by her...

May 4, 2019

Delia Lopez, 89, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teodoro Lopez Sr.; son, Teddy Lopez and parents, Jose and Maria Casados. Delia was nicknamed one of the Golden Girls. She enjoyed bingo, as well as gardening and cooking. Her faith was extremely important. Praying the rosary...

May 3, 2019

Milton R. Martinez, 74, a resident of Pojoaque for 26 years, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, due to a short illness. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac J. and Margarita Martinez; sister, Cecilia Jiron; brothers, Joe, Felipe and Vincent Martinez; step-daughter, Genevieve Mascareñas. Milton served proudly in the US Army for 5 years.  He...

May 3, 2019

RAMONCITA MARTINEZ , 37, a resident of Chimayo, passed away of a lengthy illness with her loving family by her side on Friday, May 3, 2019.  Ramoncita was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly (Bambi), father, Zacarias Martinez; brothers, Hector, Zacarias II, Jacobo Martinez; maternal grandfather, Cicilio Martinez, paternal grandparents, Arlo Sr. and Cordelia Martinez; aunt, Edna...

May 2, 2019

DELFIN GARCIA , 87, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dorene Mondragon; son, Richard Garcia; grandson, Fabian Velarde; granddaughters, Reina Martinez and Crystal Maestas; son-in-law, Alex Mondragon; parents, Pedro and Beroniz Garcia; brothers, Amado, Audoro and Abelino Garcia and in-laws, Juan and Raquel...

May 2, 2019

Duane L Suazo, age 50, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away on May 2, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents; Lorenzo and Marie Suazo, and grandparents; Marcelino and Alvanita Suazo and John and Tomacita Gomez. Duane was known to his friends and family as Big D, he touched many peoples lives...

May 1, 2019

Jose Marcelino Martinez , 83, a longtime resident of La Mesilla, NM passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents Malaquias and Julia Martinez; sister, Marina Rosario and father-in-law Enrique Martinez.

He is survived by his...

May 1, 2019

Jose Tiofilo Eslen Sandoval, a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather went peacefully on May 1, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born December 19, 1929 in Truchas, New Mexico to parents Amanda and Tiofilo Sandoval.

Tiofilo’s father was killed in a mining accident 4 months before his birth and was given his...