Obituary Listing

Nov 11, 2018

Richard M. Martinez, Jr. “Chunks”, 32, a resident of Española, born November 9, 1986 and passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his infant brothers, Andrew and Mauricio; maternal grandparents, Eliseo and Eloisa Marquez; paternal grandparents, Mauricio and Andrellita Martinez; special grandmother, Eloisa Marquez; uncles and aunts, Floyd and...

Nov 10, 2018

John A. Gallegos , 70, a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Josephine Gallegos Sr.; sisters, Bernie and husband Feleberto Martinez, Rose Gallegos, Valentina and husband Alfonso Chacon, Josephine and husband Sosten Mascareñas; brother, Sam Gallegos; sister-in-law, Sara Gallegos; Padrinos,...

Nov 10, 2018

RAMON RODRIGUEZ , 54, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Rodriguez; son, Daniel Trujillo and brother, Joseph Rodriguez.  Ramon was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on September 28, 1964. He enjoyed working with cattle, fishing, hunting, camping and mechanical...

Nov 8, 2018

Helen Byers, 87, formerly of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away November 8, 2018 in Arvada, Colorado surrounded by her family. She was born in Salida Colorado March 20, 1931 to Ben Maestas and Naomi Alire-Maestas.  She moved to Los Alamos with her family in 1947.  Helen attended high school in Los Alamos graduating in 1949.  Helen started her...

Nov 7, 2018

Roy Maestas, 74, of Pueblo, CO went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his son, Ernest Gilbert Maestas; granddaughter, Vanessa Renee Maestas; great grandson, Isaiah; parents, Jacobo and Lydia Maestas; sisters, Dolly Bustos, Marilyn Trujillo and Joann Lucero; mother/father-in-law, Merced and Petrita Quintana and sister-in-law, Angie Torres.  Roy is survived...

Nov 7, 2018

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, EDWARD (EDDIE) MARTINEZ, of San Ildefonso Pueblo. Edward passed on November 7, 2018 surrounded by his family. Edward was born on October 12, 1933. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; son, Wayne and grandson Ray. He is survived by his...

Nov 6, 2018

ARMIN DOMINGUEZ, 77, a resident of Espanola, passed away of a sudden illness on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  Armin was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Catalina Dominguez; sister, Manuela Luna; and his brother-in-law, Solomon Luna.  Armin worked for Duke City Lumber for 25 years then went on to work for Los Alamos National Laboratory ProForce Security for...

Nov 4, 2018

Abedon F. Lopez, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4th, 2018.  He was born December 22, 1936, in Cuarteles NM. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Abedon Lopez Sr. and Manuelita Quintana; sons, Ralph and Robert Lopez; sister, Pita Montoya; brothers, Tony and Michael Lopez. Abedon is survived by his wife, Lorraine; daughter,...

Nov 3, 2018

Justin Gutierrez, 28, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Justin was such a well loved and giving person, he always had a smile on his face and was such an easy guy to make friends with. If he wasn’t working on his cars or riding his motorcycle you could find him with...

Nov 2, 2018

Frank Montez Jr., a 44-year resident of Los Luceros, NM, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Friday, November 2, 2018.  Frank was born in Guadalupe, CA, where he met and married his wife Rosana Ortiz. He moved to Los Luceros in 1974 and became owner of Valley Transmission auto repair in Espanola.  He loved...

Nov 2, 2018

Tonita “Toni” Montoya-Martinez, 94, of Santa Fe, ascended into Heaven on Friday, November 02, 2018 cozily in her home surrounded by her loved ones in Santa Fe.

Tonita was born a twin in Santa Fe, to Juanita Rael and Filomeno Montoya, on June 26, 1924. Though June 26th is what is listed on Toni’s birth certificate, she...

Nov 1, 2018

Rose M. Ortiz , 70, a resident of Pojoaque, was called by Our Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert P. Ortiz, father and mother Ramon and Ramona Lopez and brother Richard Lopez. She was a very strong, loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Rose is survived by...

Oct 31, 2018

ERNESTO MARTINEZ, JR., 75, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Frances Martinez and brother, Roy B. Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his sister-in-law, Beatrice Jimenez; nieces and nephews, Leann Martinez, Felicia Jimenez, Cindy Martinez and Roy Martinez (Phyllis) and numerous other...

Oct 31, 2018

Ralph Ebener Chapman, 65, a resident of White Rock, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 31, 2018. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents Austin Gilbert Chapman Jr. and Mary Blanche Ebener Chapman, father- and mother-in-law Henry and Anna Deck, brothers-in-law George Deck and Michael Johnson, and sister-in-law Sharon Deck Andrews. Ralph is survived by his wife of...

Oct 31, 2018

Beatrice (Bee) Pauline Morton , 92, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Henry Morton; mother, Pauline Parsons; son, William Alan Morton; brother, Gerald (Jerry) Parsons. During WWII, Beatrice worked as an engraver at Bremerton Naval Shipyard and as a teacher at...

Oct 30, 2018

EULALIA M ABEYTA, 90, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isidora and Don Benito Martinez; brothers, Isidoro, Victor and Genaro Martinez; husband, Tony T. Abeyta; sons, Anthony, Arnold and Gabriel Abeyta and many other relatives. Mrs. Abeyta was a loving great mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She...

Oct 30, 2018

Richard Andrew Provan (Randy) Randy passed away in his sleep early Tuesday morning, October 30th 2018. He will be eternally missed. Randy had many passions including reading, hiking, back packing, camping, skiing, and traveling. He took an interest in all of nature, particularly the geology of the southwest. He was a natural teacher and loved introducing his daughters to maps...

Oct 28, 2018

Mary (Maria) S. Padilla , 97, a resident of Ranchitos, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2018, surrounded by her family.  Mary was born on July 30, 1921.  She was preceded by her spouse, Frank Padilla; parents, Juan and Raquel Salazar; in-laws, Pedro and Isabel Padilla; grandchildren, Audrey Padilla, Antonia Mascarenas and Jeremiah...

Oct 25, 2018

George Cottrell - 69, Passed away October 25, 2018 after a lengthy illness. George was born in Colorado on August 14, 1949. He moved to Los Alamos soon after where his father owned the bowling alley in the Community Center. George graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1968. George grew up learning how to fix things and keep...

Oct 25, 2018

DONACIANO DON M. VALDEZ, 97, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Valdez; great-grandson, Marquez Magaña; two sisters, Concesion Chacon, Flora Chavez, three brothers, Elias, Joe and Ben Valdez.  Don served in the US Army during World War II.  Don enjoyed...