Obituary Listing

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,...

Mar 2, 2019

MANUEL PENA, 90, a resident of La Madera, formerly of Minturn, CO passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  Manuel was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Pena; parents, Octaviano and Epifania Pena; siblings, Laura Pena, Flora Griego; sons, Richard Pena, Nestorita Vargas, Steve Pena; grandsons, Georgie Pena and Robert Pena.  Manuel was an Hermano in La Morada de...

Feb 25, 2019

Jacqueline Peckham, passed away on Feb. 25, 2019. She had just turned 72. She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Zaugg and husband, Tom and Lois Peckham; brother, Allen Peckham and wife, Karlena; by her nieces, Irene Zaugg, Paige Peckham and wife, Stacey, and Abby Schmitz and husband, Mark, and by nephew, Brian Zaugg. She was preceded in death...

Feb 24, 2019

FELONIZ M. ROYBAL , 88, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Feloniz was preceded in death by her parents, Serafin and Elisaida Barela, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her loving husband, Salome Roybal; brother, Eloy Harvey Barela and wife...

Feb 23, 2019

DAVID E. ARCHULETA, 88, a resident of Cebolla passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia U. Archuleta; his parents Antonio P. and Marcelina Archuleta; brothers, Baltazar, Felipe (Florentina), Pablino (Margaret), Jose (Frances) Archuleta, sisters Susana Atencio (Antonio), Romanita Roybal (Vicente), Odelia Baker (Joe); brother-in-law,...

Feb 23, 2019

Bernie T. Manzanares 46, a resident of El Rito went to be with our Lord from a horrific car accident on Saturday, February 23, 2019 on his way home from work.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gavino and Maria Manzanares; his Godparents, Benceslado and Claudina Martinez (aunt and uncle); brother, Antonio Manzanares; Uncle who was like a...

Feb 23, 2019

Rosina Q. Martinez , 85, a lifelong resident of Cebolla, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 23, 2019 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustavo Martinez, Sr.; parents, Luis and Dulcinea Quintana; her only brother, Delfin Quintana; and brother-in-law, Gilbert D. Martinez. Rosina was the backbone of the family and...

Feb 21, 2019

HARRY MARTINEZ, 55, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 following a lengthy illness.  He was preceded in death by his father, Horacio Martinez; step-father, Gilbert Barela; maternal grandmother, Francisquita Martinez, paternal grandparents, Rebecca and Fernando Martinez; brothers, Harold and Halbert Martinez, sister, Evangeline Madrid; father and mother-in-law, Jose Ernesto and Virginia Jaramillo. Harry was a...