Obituary Listing

Mar 25, 2019

Rudy F. Herrera, 84, a resident of El Rito passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2019, surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. Rudy was preceded in death by his sons, Sam Chacon and Fernando Herrera; parents, Miguel and Perfecta Herrera; sisters, Leocadia and Idalia Herrera and Erminia Manzanares; brothers, Fermin Sr., Alex, Moises...

Mar 23, 2019

Rosina L. Ortiz, 70, a resident of El Rito passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ortiz Jr.; daughter, Cecilia Ortiz; parents, Daniel and Margarita Martinez; granddaughter, Sharon Ortiz; siblings, Mary and Gavino Martinez, and Teofilia Salazar; brother-in-law, Guzman Jaramillo, God-son, Orlando “Orlie” Ortiz. Rosina always...

Mar 22, 2019

Louisa T. Evans of Abiquiu, 78, a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, passed away in the early morning of Friday, March 22, 2019 after a lengthy battle with MS.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose C. and Belen V. Trujillo; husband, Jim Evans; son, Lloyd Ray Evans, sisters, Lala Garcia, Rosie McCall and most recently her brother Floyd...

Mar 22, 2019

Peggy L. Naranjo, 60, born on March 18, 1959 went to be with Our LORD after a lengthy illness on March 22, 2019. She left this world with her son and daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Jaunita Joy Martinez, her brother Jimmy Martinez and her sister Linda Morfin. She is survived by her...

Mar 21, 2019

Martha Cardenas, 70, a resident of Taos, passed away on March 21, 2019 after a short illness surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Maria Cardenas; nephews, Gabriel Cardenas and Isaiah Ortiz.  She was a kind, caring spirit with a beautiful smile known by many for her work at Ricky’s restaurant for over...

Mar 20, 2019

Beverly Patricia Martinez , 62, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was preceded in death by her two sons, Christopher and Jesus Martinez; parents, Juan and Mabel Duran; brothers, Arthur, John and Freddy Duran. Beverly is survived by her loving “Hun” Felix Martinez, her girl’s,...

Mar 20, 2019

GUADALUPE N. ARCHULETA, 83, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Celestino Archuleta Sr.; son, Carl Archuleta; Parents, Francisco and Josephita Cardenas; and sisters and brothers. She is survived by her children, Ruben Archuleta (Lorraine), Frank Archuleta (Sharon), Celestino Archuleta (Diana), Marilyn Miera (Michael), Carol Salazar (Ted);...

Mar 19, 2019

MARIA EMMA SISNEROS, 92, a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was preceeded in death by her husband Santiago Sineros in 1994, son Bobby Sisneros in 1979, Son-in-law John Gallegos who was her helping hand for several years, Parents Lucas and Adela Trujillo, brothers, Leo, Adolfo, Pete, Eppie, and...

Mar 18, 2019

MABEL M. SHERWOOD, 85, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Octavio and Patrocinia Martinez; siblings, Adonil Martinez, Dennis Martinez, Rubel Martinez, and Eliza Martinez; husband, Jack Sherwood; son, Gilbert Sherwood; grandsons, Kevin Sherwood, Robert Trujillo.  Mabel is survived by her children, Erma Montoya (Charles), Carlos Sherwood,...

Mar 18, 2019

Margaret Montagno Clay passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 18, 2019, in Los Alamos at the age of 79. Margaret was born August 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, to Della Quarto and Antonio Montagno and lived in New York until the age of 8, when her family moved to Columbus, Ohio.

Margaret...

Mar 18, 2019

ABRAN SERRANO, 96, a resident of Medanales, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Monday, March 18, 2019, he was one month shy of his 97th birthday.  Abran was preceded in death by his parents, Abilino and Benita Serrano; his brothers Cipriano (Delfina), Salomon (Tiofila), Eliazar (Sorida), Moises (Ema), his sister, Delfinia Archuleta (Bernie) and brothers, Abel...

Mar 18, 2019

Lee Jaramillo, 87, a resident of Santa Fe and formerly of Pilar, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 18, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Jaramillo, infant son, Clifford; parents, Amadeo and Florinda Jaramillo; brothers, Alfonso and Gilbert Jaramillo, and daughter-in-law, JoAnn Jaramillo. Lee was a veteran of the Korean War and...

Mar 16, 2019

Ronald Wayne Shaw Sr. (Ron) 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday March 16th, 2019. Ron was born on January 6th, 1953.  He was preceded in death by his Son Ronald Wayne Shaw Jr., Mother Oralia Padilla, Father Artie Shaw, Sister Linda Scalley, and Brother Bill Wilmerding.

He was raised in Mora NM and...

Mar 15, 2019

Kathleen Joy Ortiz, aka as Kat of Chimayo NM, went home to be with our Lord Jesus.  Kat was born on January 3, 1982.  Her work here on earth is done.  She departed from this earth and will be reunited with family and friends she has not seen for a long time. Kat is preceded in death by her...

Mar 13, 2019

MARIA “GLORIA” T. GALLEGOS, 83, a resident of El Guache, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Gallegos; parents, Frank and Creselda Trujillo; brother, Elidio Trujillo, sister, Eufelia Lopez.  Gloria was a teacher within the Espanola schools for many years. She loved traveling,...

Mar 13, 2019

JOSE O. LOPEZ, 75, a resident of Cordova, passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Jose was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Flora Lopez; son, Joseph Lopez; parents, Pedro Lopez and Albinita Martinez; in-laws, Vidal and Rosarito Trujillo and Priscilla Romero; brother, Alcadio Martinez; Godson, Dillon Romero; niece, Amanda...

Mar 11, 2019

JOHN T. SANCHEZ, 83, a resident of Dixon passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his children, Elaine Sanchez, Eluid Sanchez; parents, Eliud and Gregorita Sanchez; sister, Lorraine Velarde, Eileen Olivas, brother, Salomon Sanchez. John is survived by his wife, Lorraine Sanchez; children, Donna Sanchez, Darlene Atencio (Pedro),...

Mar 11, 2019

Anita Tafoya Drum, 61, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on March 11, 2019. She was born on April 18, 1957.  She was preceded in death by her father, Eleuterio Tafoya; brothers, Nick and Richard Tafoya; sister, Aurora Tafoya; grandparents, Amarante and Anita Jacquez and Bernardo and Miquelita Tafoya.  She is survived by her husband, Timothy Drum, children, William Bower and Melissa Drum; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Savannah,...

Mar 10, 2019

ELSIE R. AMAYA, 78, a resident of Chimayo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many left us on Sunday, March 10, 2019. She will be dearly missed by al those who knew and loved and cared for her. Elsie was born on July 6, 1940 in Chimayo New Mexico.  She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 8, 2019

DORIAN AVILA-CHAVEZ, 29, a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpected on Friday, March 8, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Petra Avila, grandfather, Manuel Chavez; aunts, Flor Avila and Blanca Chavez. Dorian loved motorcycles, he was a craftsman and loved playing basketball. He had a contagious smile and was a joker. He is survived by his parents,...