Obituary Listing

Jul 30, 2018

Octavio Romero , 80 a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2018. He worked for many years in construction and retired from Los Alamos. Octavio is preceded in death by his parents Candido and Sarita Romero. He is survived by his wife Rita Romero, daughter JoAnn Jaramillo and husband Oliver, son Jerry Romero and companion Donna,...

Jul 29, 2018

Larry D. Clark , 70, a resident of White Rock, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, June Clark. Larry retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory after 30 years as a machinist. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved camping with his wife Patricia. Mr. Clark is survived by...

Jul 29, 2018

Max A. Lucero Jr ., 49, a resident of La Puebla, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born on July 27, 1969 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Max was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Leopoldo Lucero and Tomasita Duran; paternal grandparents, Agneda Chavez and Ernesto Lucero; maternal grandparents, Linora Salazar and Anastacio...

Jul 28, 2018

Cristobal (Chris) A. Velarde, a lifelong resident of Velarde, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 28, 2018.  He was born on July 1st, 1940 to Cristobal and Victoriana Velarde.  Chris was the second oldest of seven siblings and spent his entire life as a dedicated family man.  He spent the majority of his hardworking years as a Carpenter Foreman/Superintendent for...

Jul 28, 2018

Baby Voriana Luna Baca , passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Hector Manuel Sesma of California; great-grandmother, Veronica Velasquez of Mexico; paternal great-great-grandmother, Lucy Hart of Texas; great-great-grandparents, Venancio and Margaritta Baca of Española and Alfred and Juanita Chavez of Ohkay Owingeh. Baby Voriana is survived...

Jul 28, 2018

Walter Roy David, 87, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen David; nieces and nephews, Helen Dowdy (Monty) of Colorado and Leslie Hennigh. Fishing always brought Walter joy and he always loved different types of artwork. His own artwork lit up a room...

Jul 26, 2018

Danny Lee Martinez “Chima”, 45, originally from Chimayo and a resident of Tierra Azul, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1973 in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Eliseo Martinez; paternal grandparents, Meliceo and Amelia Martinez and maternal grandparents, Magdalena and Aniceto Montoya. Danny is survived...

Jul 25, 2018

FELA B. SANCHEZ, 68, a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo S. Sanchez; parents, Fred and Frutosa Dupre; and brother, Fred Dupre, Jr. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her loving family, Monica Sanchez,...

Jul 25, 2018

DANIEL (DANNY) T. GONZALES, 50 a resident of Rodarte, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Gonzales Sr.; brothers, Leroy L. Gonzales Jr. and Gabriel Gonzales; grandparents, Richard and Libradita Gonzales, and Ben and Fabiola Dominguez; uncles, Jacob and Jimmy King and Daniel Dominguez. Danny graduated from Peñasco High...

Jul 25, 2018

Jacqueline Ann Lewis “Jackie”, 59, a resident of Fairview, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born on November 7, 1958 in Fort Hood, Texas. Jackie was greeted by her parents, Jack and Lydia Lewis; maternal grandmother, Gretrude Talalacy; paternal grandparents, Reason Alonzo and Minnie Lewis and special aunt and uncle, Ramon E. and Alberta...

Jul 24, 2018

On July 14, 2018 surrounded by family, God sent his angels to welcome into Heaven our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bill was born on April 28, 1934 on the family farm in Chamita, New Mexico to Guillermo & Maria Trujillo. After graduating from Espanola HS, Willie served in the US Air Force and was a Police...

Jul 23, 2018

Jered Joseph Martinez, 22, a resident of El Rito, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on January 31, 1996 to Clarence and Cassandra Martinez of El Rito.

Jered will be greeted by his paternal grandparents, Jose Alfonso and Cleo Martinez; uncle, Robert and...

Jul 22, 2018

Seferina Martinez , 91, born on February 12, 1927 and a resident of Chimayo, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Seferina will be greeted by her husband, Ascencion Y. Martinez; parents, Jose Maria and Juanita Coriz; sisters, Carmelita and Dulcinia Martinez; daughter, Corina; grandson, Joseph Martinez and great-granddaughter, Angelica Valdez. Seferina was...

Jul 21, 2018

Vanessa R. Leyba, 33 a resident of Canjilon passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jose Maria and Sarita Leyba; and maternal grandmother, Donna Herrera. She is survived by her parents, Horace and Evelyn Leyba; daughter, Alysia Leyba; Grandfather Alex Herrera, companion, Harry Martinez, Jr.; brother, Jose Leyba (Tommie Lynn);...

Jul 20, 2018

Arabella A. Jiron, 90, a resident of Pojoaque and beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother was welcomed into heaven on Friday, July 20, 2018 with her family by her side. Arabella was preceded in death by her parents, Estevan and Rebecca Archuleta and daughter, Sharon Lujan. A Pojoaque graduate, Arabella worked for the Veteran’s Service and retired from...

Jul 20, 2018

Marcella R. Lopez, 71 a resident of Santa Cruz went to be with the Lord on Friday July 20, following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her son Michael Anthony Lopez, her parents Federico and Consuelo Rodriguez, father and mother-in-law Jose Alberto and Martha Lopez. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Marcella raised four children until...

Jul 19, 2018

Barbara Agnes Nieters Buchen AKA Babsy died peacefully at home on July 19, 2018.

Barbara was born in Denver, Colorado on March 2, 1924 to William and Nellie Mallory Nieters. She was preceded in death by John, her husband of 67 years, her son Jerry, her granddaughter Sarah Buchen, and her three sisters, Mary, Helen and Peggy....

Jul 17, 2018

Antonio Robert Martinez, 68, a resident of Youngsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 following a brief illness. Antonio was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Martinez; wife, Wanda Martinez; son, Nathaniel Martinez; brother, Julian Martinez and sister, Llian Yount. Antonio is survived by his children, Roberta Muniz, Beverly Garcia and Aaron Martinez; grandchildren, Jessica Martinez, Denise...

Jul 17, 2018

Adonais J. “Don” Serrano , age 86, of Big Rapids Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday July 17, 2018. He was born May 1, 1932 in Youngsville, New Mexico, the son of Aquilino and Raquel (Naranjo) Serrano.

Throughout his life, Don was deeply involved in the community and church. He...

Jul 16, 2018

Linda Medina , 67, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018. Linda was preceded in death by her son, Chris Medina; mother, Eulogia Mascareñas and several brothers and sisters. She was a caregiver and seamstress in Taos for many years. Linda is survived by her children, Norma Espinoza (Elias) and Alan Medina; grandchildren, Zach...