Obituary Listing

Oct 4, 2018

ALVIN (BINO) MARTINEZ, 46, a resident of Espanola/Hernandez, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Alvin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Tony Garcia; step father, Fidel (Fiddles) Martinez; uncle, Fernando (Fern) Garcia; cousins, Patrick Martinez, special close cousin whom he loved dearly Steve Garcia, and...

Oct 4, 2018

Manuel Jose Cordova, 39, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 4th, 2018. Manuel is preceded in death by his uncles Joe Cordova and Richard Anderson, aunts Veronica Cordova, and Carrie Cordova Johnson; friends Johnathan “Fergie” Bourg and Jason Anderson. Manuel is survived by his wife Reyna Cordova, children Alexis Rael Cordova, Manuel Cordova, Aubrey...

Oct 4, 2018

CAMERON NOLAN MARTINEZ “SPACE JAM CAM”, 18, a resident of Alcalde, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Cameron was preceded in death by his baby sister, Angel Martinez; grandfather, Deacon Benjie Lopez, maternal uncle, Morris Lopez, paternal uncle Hector Martinez.  Cameron Martinez was the youngest sibling with the biggest personality.  He has a smile that would light...

Oct 4, 2018

Valerie Lopez Trujillo , 50, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carolina Lopez and brothers, Leroy and Jimmy Lopez. Valerie is survived by her father, Horacio Lopez; son, Dillon Trujillo; sisters, Jackie Martinez, Ruth Lopez, Peggy Lopez, Tracy Lujan and brother, David Lopez. "Out...

Oct 4, 2018

Darren S. McKenna, a resident of Espanola, went to be with our Heavenly father on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Darren was preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Martinez; father, Sheridan McKenna Jr.; maternal grandmother, Eloisa Martinez, maternal grandfather, Ernesto Martinez, paternal grandmother, Mary McKenna, paternal grandfather, Sheridan McKenna Sr.; Timothy Rivera who was like a brother; God-brother, Glen...

Oct 2, 2018

David E. Naranjo, 71, a resident of Velarde, New Mexico born on October 26, 1946, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family.   He was preceded in death by daughter, Judith; mother, Mary Martinez, father, Emilio Naranjo; father-in-law, Emilio Martinez; brothers, Milo, Joseph and Gerald Naranjo; and sister-in-law, Amy Naranjo.

Oct 1, 2018

TERESA C. CORDOVA, 88, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Wagon Mound, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018.  Teresa was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Cordova-previous owner of Henry’s Chevron; parents, Tomas and Teresa Chavez; sister, Olivia Herrera of Wagon Mound; brother, Tom Chavez; nephew, and Paul (PY) Herrera. Teresa was co-owner of Henry’s Chevron,...

Oct 1, 2018

ROBERT (BOOTY) BUSTOS, 63, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Virginia Mae Bustos; brother, Johnny A. Bustos; maternal grandparents, Isidoro and Magdalena Montaño; paternal grandparents, Jose D. and Elena Bustos. Robert was a longtime employee of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. He loved riding his...

Oct 1, 2018

CAMILLE ANN LOVATO , 43, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Dixon, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Max and Carlota Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Juan and Amelia Lovato; uncles, Alfonso, Emilio, Robert Sanchez and Palemon Lovato; aunts, Frances Lopez, Mabel Chavez, Alice...

Sep 30, 2018

Jerry Montoya, 74, a resident of Espanola, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday September 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Natividad Montoya; in-laws, Jose and Helen Valdez. Jerry was an Air Force Veteran, who served in the Vietnam War. He worked for LANL for 18 years, and for the Rio Arriba...

Sep 30, 2018

FATHER THOMAS ZOTTER Father Thomas Zotter, 70, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, September 30, 2018. Father Tom was born February 15, 1948 to Mary E. Zotter and Albert R. Zotter in Pittsburgh, Pa. He grew up in a loving Irish family with five aunts and uncles, and nine cousins, and a German family with two aunts...

Sep 29, 2018

Seth Findley,55, December 9, 1962 - September 29, 2018. He was visiting New Mexico and while hiking suffered from a heart attack and passed away. Seth was exceptionally thoughtful and caring, with a unique sense of humor. He touched all those he met and was a true friend to many. He will be greatly missed and held in our...

Sep 29, 2018

Betty Arrant, 91, a resident of Penasco, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Betty Arrant was born in Chamisal, to Jose Paz and Leonarda Lopez on March 09, 1927.  She was a graduate of Menaul High School in 1945. She was married to Bill Arrant in 1976. She graduated from Highlands University with a degree in education....

Sep 29, 2018

DONNA DOWDY , 72, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Donna was the 1st paid fire woman in Española and was also a volunteer fire woman. She also loved camping, fishing, being a mom, bowling, going to the casino and her puppies. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death...

Sep 28, 2018

James Coulter passed on to his Heavenly home on September 28, 2018 at the age of 101. Born the son of George and Mabel Coulter, he grew up the middle of seven children on a farm in southern Illinois during the Great Depression.

He had a happy childhood in a close-knit family, but following his graduation from...

Sep 28, 2018

Rae Anna Elena Martinez , 26, of Espanola, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, September 28th, 2018, passing peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Las Cruces to Nancy Sanchez and Mark Martinez, June 4th, 1992. She is preceded in death by her dad Mark M. Martinez, nina Loretta Griego, paternal great-grandparents Antonio...

Sep 25, 2018

Evangelina T. Martinez , 88, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 due to natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zac Martinez; parents, Felix and Martina Trejo; son-in-laws, Daniel Rocha and Richard Jaramillo and grandson, Dion Jaramillo. She was the last survivor of her siblings, Teodoro, Delfina, Rosa, Lala,...

Sep 24, 2018

Carol J. Kemp, age 92, died on Monday, September 24.  She and identical twin sister Carolyn were born in December 1926, Carol being the younger of the two.  She grew up in upper New York State.  Carol graduated high school at age 17, and New York State Teachers College at age 20.   She then headed west to the secret...

Sep 23, 2018

Michael “Showtime” Anthony Gallegos, 55, a resident of Espanola, born September 5, 1963 and passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Gallegos; step father who raised him, Rubel Montoya, his brothers Robert and Julian Gallegos, and sister in law Denise Gallegos-Rodriguez.  Michael had a strong belief that our...

Sep 16, 2018

Beloved RUMALDO TOMAS JARAMILLO , 37, a resident of Medanales, born on April 30, 1981 and passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018.  He was a hard working plumber, construction worker and was handy in just about everything. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and hauling wood. He loved music and dancing. He will deeply be missed...