Obituary Listing

Apr 30, 2019

Guillermo (Willie) M. Espinoza , age 89, a long-time resident of Chimayo, passed away on April 30, 2019, peacefully at his home. Guillermo was born June 25, 1929 in Chimayo, New Mexico to Juan F. Espinoza and Sabina Vigil Espinoza.

Guillermo served proudly in the United States Army, and he enjoyed talking about his experiences...

Apr 27, 2019

Johnny Gallegos , 69, a resident of Milan, NM passed away peacefully at his home following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leandro Gallegos and Ascencion Gallegos; sister, Rebecca Gallegos, brothers, Patricio and Julian Gallegos. Johnny was originally from Vallecitos, NM, he graduated...

Apr 27, 2019

Yvette Martinez , age 91, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on April 27, 2019 after a brief illness. Yvette was preceded in death by her husband Filiberto J. Martinez, son Phillip Martinez and grandson Kevin Medina. Yvette met her husband Filiberto in Paris France during WWII and became a WWII wife. She was avid French cook...

Apr 27, 2019

Adam B. Garcia , age 46, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully after a short illness, early Saturday morning April 27, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Victor and Elisia Martinez and great-grandpa, Benito Martinez; his paternal grandparents, Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia; uncles, Henry Garcia, Gilbert Garcia,...

Apr 26, 2019

TAMMY A. CORIZ , 53, a resident of Medanales, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Phyllis Coriz; brothers, Orlando Coriz, Albert, Jr., and Leonard Coriz; and grandparents, Beatrice and Kenneth Arnold, Santiago and Ann Marie Coriz. Tammy was born in San Francisco, California. She graduated...

Apr 26, 2019

DARREN S. LOPEZ, 51, a resident of La Puebla went home with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, April 26, 2019 with his family by his side. Darren was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Lola Maestas, his paternal grandparents, Melisendro and Emma Lopez and his youngest brother Angelo M. Lopez. Darren was a craftsman in the...

Apr 25, 2019

RAUL I. ORTIZ, 71, a resident of Truchas, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Perfecta, father, Ignacio and his brother Tony Lucero. Raul will be lovingly remembered for his beautiful music and talent and his dedication to his family. He is survived by his...

Apr 25, 2019

Jessie "Tacky" Crary, a resident of Taos, found peace on April 25, 2019 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold "Bud" Crary. Tacky and Bud married when she was 16 and spent many happy years together. She left behind her daughters; Jana Berry (Gene) and Jean Taulman (George); grandchildren, Carissa...

Apr 25, 2019

James J. (Jim) Bramble, 99, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 25th.  He was surrounded by family at the Los Alamos home of his grandson James Chrobocinski.  Jim was born February 1, 1920, one of six sons of Lewis R. Bramble and Winifred T. (Kelly) Bramble of Phillips, Wisconsin.  Jim grew up in...

Apr 24, 2019

Adala M Velarde aka Grandma Ma’am, was the eldest child of the late Juan & Mollie Naranjo.  She was born July 17, 1934 in Santa Clara Pueblo. At the age of 5/6, she along with her brother, moved with her parents to Dulce, NM.  There she began a new life and as time continued, she had 4 brothers and...

Apr 23, 2019

Obituary for Jose “Joe” E. Gomez

Aztec, NM -  Joe went home to our Heavenly Father April 23, 2019 with his family at his side. He was born October 27, 1930 in his grandparent’s home in Dulce, NM. He will be joining the love of his life, his beautiful wife, Clara of 45 years. He is preceded...

Apr 22, 2019

Harold E. Sanchez , 39, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold J. Sanchez and Mary Alice Lopez. Harold grew up ranching with his father and became an avid outdoorsman. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working on cars. He always had a smile on...

Apr 21, 2019

Adelina V Morfin, 83, a resident of El Guache, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Easter Sunday April 21, 2019.  She was preceded in death by grandson Daniel Morfin; parents, Eliseo and Soraida Valdez; sister, Simmie Whiteside and daughter in law Linda Ann Morfin. Adelina is survived by her husband of 66 yrs. Jose Levi Morfin; children, Ronald (Blanca),...

Apr 21, 2019

DORENE R. MONDRAGON, 61, a resident of Española, previously of Rio Chama, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alejandro “Alex” Mondragon; paternal grandparents, Pedro and Beroniz Garcia; maternal grandparents, Juan and Raquel Salazar; brother, Richard Garcia; infant sister; in-laws, Maclovio and Floripa Mondragon...

Apr 20, 2019

FABIAN VELARDE, 32, was born September 26, 1986, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019 followed by his aunt, Dorene Mondragon. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter E. Velarde; great-grandparents, Peter and Mela Velarde, Eddie and Flora Rodriguez, Pedro and Beroniz Garcia, Juan and Raquel Salazar; grandfather, Jose Medardo Gallegos; uncles, Richard Garcia, Nicholas and Eddie Gallegos; aunt, Donna Gallegos; cousin, Reina Martinez. Everyone will remember...

Apr 20, 2019

Ruth C. Moya , 84, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 20, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Moya; parents, Tranquelino and Juanita Vigil; siblings, Tranquelino, Jr, Lucia Vigil, Isabel Abeyta, Viola Romero, Tessie Gordon, Duane Velasquez and Francis Vigil. Ruth worked many years at...

Apr 18, 2019

EVELYN ANN MARTINEZ, 71, a resident of Espanola passed away on Thursday April 18, 2019 of a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hipolito and Sarah Gallegos; daughter, Annette Martinez, son, Isaac Martinez; ex-husband, Tommy Martinez; granddaughter, Jennifer Martinez, and great-granddaughter, Sarah Vasquez. Evelyn loved being outdoors, she loved gardening, her...

Apr 18, 2019

Edward L Arrietta, born on November 18th, 1947. A resident of Espanola, NM. Originally from Tuccumcari, NM. Passed away April 18th, 2019. He was most passionate and proud of his four son’s. He was proceeded in death by his sons, Edwin & Vicente Arrietta, brother, Gorge Arrietta, sister, Ramona Maestas, his father, Jose Arrietta Jr. and mother, Josephine Arrietta....

Apr 17, 2019

Edwin L. Arrietta Born April 21st, 1966 a resident of Espanola, NM. Passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019.  His passions were hunting, fishing & the outdoors. He was proceeded in death by his Father, Edward L. & brother, Vicente Arrietta. He was survived by his Mother, Anna Montoya and husband Flavio, Grandmother, Cidelia Miera both of Espanola, NM....

Apr 17, 2019

HELEN KAIN SALAZAR , 80, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 from a sudden illness. She drew her final breath as she was surrounded by her loving family. Helen was preceded in death by her son, Michael Kain, her parents, Edward and Adelita Kain, and her brother, Tommy Kain. Helen was very well...