Obituary Listing

Oct 21, 2018

PRECILIANA (PRESY) SAMORA, 75, a resident of Ensenada, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Samora. Preciliana is survived by her sons, Elifar Samora (Valerie), Patrick Samora (Renee); grandchildren, John Paul Salazar, Vanessa, Dolores (Zack), Serenity, Savannah, Amada, Marco,great grandchildren, Antonio, Dominic, Adrian, Dakota, Adyn, and Amaya; sister-in-law, Julia Ulibarri...

Oct 21, 2018

Alice Medina , age 90, a resident of Peñasco left this earth peacefully on Sunday October 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Alice was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Vivianita Roybal, her husband Paul Medina, her sister Betty Pacheco, her brothers Joe and William Roybal, her sons Bobby and Anthony Medina and her...

Oct 21, 2018

ANTHONY ARCHULETA , 56, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Loretta Archuleta. Anthony was a loving, compassionate person all who knew him knew what a great character he portrayed. He enjoyed spending a lot of time in the mountains digging trees and just...

Oct 21, 2018

Margarita Lovato, 94 years of age, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 21, 2018 She was born in Canjilon, on June 10, 1924 and was a previous resident of Cañones and currently a resident of Española for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adelaido and Adelaida Manzanares; her husband, Isaac Lovato;...

Oct 21, 2018

Benjie Lovato, 54, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Benny Lovato; wife, Diane Mares; parents, Jose Lovato and Beatrice Lovato; brother, Joseph Lovato and nephew, JJ Lovato. Benjie was born on December 7, 1963. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids and family, working...

Oct 17, 2018

Wendall K. Barnett, 91, passed away October 17, 2018, peacefully at his home. Wendall was born January 26, 1927 in Bethel, Kansas to William and Minnie Young Barnett. Wendall served in the United States Navy during World War II and achieved rank of Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer (GM3) while serving aboard USS Point Cruz and USS Boxer. He...

Oct 14, 2018

Eliza Gutierrez Farrar, 97, a lifelong resident of Velarde, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Eliza was preceded in death by her parents, Maria Luz and Fidel Gutierrez; husband, Roy Farrar; son, Roy Farrar Jr.; siblings, Emma Godfrey (Oddie), Anita Garcia (Frank), Ernesto Gutierrez (Margaret), Ageda Middleton (Max), Mary Ancheta (Henry), Ray Gutierrez (Josephine) and Zoriada Ortega (Eulogio). Eliza...

Oct 14, 2018

Rebecca Pena, 100, a resident of La Madera, was called to her celestial home on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Rebecca was born on April 8, 1918, to Presciliana Montoya and Vitor Ortega. She is preceded in death by her husband, Celestino in 1989, her son, Victor, and grandson, Juanito Cordova; her brothers Albino, Carlos and David Ortega, and her...

Oct 13, 2018

Jason Michael Gutierrez , 43, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, was born on August 15, 1975 to Margaret Eleanor Atkinson and Joe A. Naranjo. A 1995 Espanola High School graduate. He was a wild land fire fighter with NPA for several years and later he worked with Santa Clara Pueblo for 10 plus years as a...

Oct 12, 2018

Lorraine (Lor) Pacheco , age 63, a resident of Cebolla, born May 24, 1955, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 12, 2018. She resided in Chama for the past 30 years. Lorraine enjoyed life to the fullest, she enjoyed her Black Velvet, her love for the casino, Cumbres and Toltec...

Oct 11, 2018

ARCHIE FRESQUEZ, 46, a resident of Espanola, was unexpectedly called to Heaven on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Archie was sadly preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eddie and Teresina Serrano; father, Chris Serrano, mother, Diana Fresquez; uncle, David Chavez; cousin, Phillip Fresquez; and his daughter, Joylynne Fresquez. Archie will always be remembered as a caring and loving son,...

Oct 11, 2018

Fabian Jaramillo, 50, a resident of Espanola, passed away unexpectedly after a medical event on Thursday, October 11, 2018.  Fabian worked for Los Alamos National Labs as a foreign travel advisor and was an avid sports fanatic. He had a huge heart for the youth of Espanola and was a well-known umpire for the Espanola Little League, he was loved...

Oct 10, 2018

DOLORES T. MARTINEZ, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Hector Martinez; sons, Ronnie and Carmen Martinez, grandson, Michael Esquibel; parents, Dorothy and Carmen Hernandez from Montana. Dolores was a loving mother, grandmother who loved her family dearly, especially her dog, Daisy. She loved taking care...

Oct 10, 2018

BERTHA SANDOVAL, 79, a resident of Arroyo Seco and formerly of Cordova, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, peacefully with her family by her side. Bertha had a love for dancing, traveling and all her children and grandchildren. She was a LANL retiree. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her....

Oct 9, 2018

HENRY C. TRUJILLO (CHUCKY), 59, of Ojo Caliente passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Henry was born in Fairview to Juvencio and Maximiana Trujillo of Ojo Caliente on September 20, 1959. He had a passion for carpentry and loved fishing, camping and being outdoors. He was a hardworking man and spent years with Hope Lumber as a...

Oct 9, 2018

Jovita Serrano-Shook

Born Nov. 22, 1943 – Oct. 9, 2018

On Oct. 9th 2018 our adoring mother Jovita’s soul was carried on Angel’s wings into Our Heavenly Fathers arms. In her final days she was as peace and comfortable surrounded by her children, brothers, sisters and friends.

Jovita was born in Zacatecas, Mexico...

Oct 7, 2018

ELSIE V. MANZANARES, 94, a resident of Espanola, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 7, 2018, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Manzanares; parents, Toribio and Aurora Romero; siblings, John, Pat and Alfonso Romero, Margaret Martinez and Antonia Gallegos; in-laws, Locadio and Virginia Manzanares; brothers and...

Oct 5, 2018

Clarence Duran, 91, a resident of Dixon passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018 surrounded by his children and family in Albuquerque. He was born in Dixon, NM on November 8, 1926 and was drafted into the U.S. Navy during WWII. He served in the South Pacific, Philippine Islands, Okinawa and China. After the war he returned to...

Oct 5, 2018

Chris A. Delgado, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother Anita Delgado; father Luis Delgado; brother, Louie Delgado; grandson, Nicholas Paul; great-granddaughter, Adylina June and father-in-law, Phillip Guillen. Chris was a loving and kind man with a beautiful and contagious...

Oct 4, 2018

Roger T. Apodaca, Jr, 55, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 4, 2018. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on November 16, 1962. He was an avid hunter, and fisherman and loved the outdoors and spending time with his friends. He didn't have any children of his own but loved all kids like they were his...