Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 16, 2018

Dilia Flora Quintana, 84, formerly a resident of Sombrillo, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Albuquerque following an injury. Flora was preceded in death by her parents, Adela and Luis Herrera; husband, Eloy Quintana; sons, Walter, Michael and Charlie Quintana; sisters, Isabelita Gallegos, Ester Lopez, Tive Robertson and brother, Tom Herrera. Flora was born in La Madera/Los...

Jul 16, 2018

Diane M. Ortiz, 55, a resident of Cuyamungue, went to her place of rest on Monday, July 16, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Reynaldo and Leonardita “Nora” Roybal; brothers, Eddie, Horacio, Adan “Dan” and David Roybal (Cecilia); brothers-in-law, Sam Gonzales, Ruben Manzanares and Martin Trujillo; father-in-law, Roberto Ortiz and brother-in-law, Andrew...

Jul 15, 2018

David Paul Martinez, 42, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Magdalena Hernandez; father, J.B. Martinez; maternal grandparents, Procopio and Angelina Maestas and paternal grandparents, Luis Salamon, Estella Martinez; and aunt, Viola Mondragon. David was a good father who loved his children very much. He taught them...

Jul 13, 2018

CHARLIE FELIX SANCHEZ, 63, a resident of upper Llano de San Juan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Liberato and Celia Sanchez; brother, Robert Sanchez; infant sister, Celia Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Barolin and Petrolina Sanchez; maternal grandparents, Leopoldo and Sofiria Garcia. Charlie worked for the...

Jul 12, 2018

Larry Hatler passed away on Thursday morning, July 12th at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque.

Larry was born in a cabin outside of Cloudcroft, New Mexico to Eula Mae and Odell Hatler. He was raised in Central New Mexico, outside of Silver City, where his dad was a bull dozer operator at the Kennecott copper mine. Larry attended...

Jul 11, 2018

ALFONSO E. SAMORA, a resident of Ensenada, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born on March 2, 1937 to Juan Pablo Samora and Julianita Lopez Samora in Las Nutrias, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Felipe, Andreita, Nemecio, Ruth, Aurelio, Horacio, Joe and Cristobal. Mr. Samora is survived by his wife, Preciliana...

Jul 8, 2018

Abigail Danielle Rodarte ,16, passed away unexpectedly to a better life on Sunday, July 8, 2018 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.  She was born on January 18, 2002 to loving parents David and Tanya Rodarte of Cordova. Abigail was preceded in death by her brother, Jerome Rodarte; cousins, Mark Garcia of Truchas, Donovan Pacheco...

Jul 8, 2018

Angelina S. Maestas “Angie”, 86, a resident of Chili, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Angie was preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael D. Maestas; parents, Gregorio and Josefita Salazar; siblings, Prisciliana Garcia (Amarante), Eufemia Maestas (Santiago) and Gregorio Salazar (Onofre);  first husband and father of her children, Jose Benito Maestas; late husband,...

Jul 7, 2018

Ivan Isaiah Vigil, 25, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Ivan was preceded in death by his father, Billy W. Vigil; grandparents, Aurelia and Armando Vigil, Manuel Encinas and Jose Romero. Ivan enjoyed spending time with his son Isaiah, who was his pride and joy. He loved fishing and working with vehicles. Ivan’s favorite...

Jul 5, 2018

Elton W. Curry, 88, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Sofia Curry; daughters, Arlene Curry and Lydia Salaz; son-in-law, Ramon Salaz; parents, James Ezra and Alice Curry; father and mother-in-law, Patricio and Trinidad Pacheco; grandparents, Sotero and Manuelita Martinez;...

Jul 3, 2018

ADELA MARTINEZ, age 71, a resident of Cañones passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvaro Martinez; parents, Jose Dolores Vialpando and Viviana Vialpando, and brother, Ramon Jaramillo. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children, Yvonne (Kino) Serrano, Roy (Toni) Martinez, Vivian Martinez, Luane (Steven) Miller, James (Robin) Martinez; her...

Jul 2, 2018

LEROY A. AGUILAR, 72, a resident of Las Trampas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Anselmo Aguilar; brothers, Raymond and Nelson; twin sisters; in-laws, Enrique and Sofia Lopez. Leroy worked at the International Smelter and Refining Company in Tooele, Utah and Carson...

Jul 1, 2018

Daniel E. Quintana (Dan), 93, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 1, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1925 in El Rancho to Daniel and Candida Quintana. Dan was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 56 years, Flora Quintana; sons,...

Jun 30, 2018

RAYETTA M. TAFOYA, 43, a resident of Farmington, originally from Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Claudio and Olivia C. Tafoya and maternal grandparents, Rumaldo and Delia Lujan; great grandmother and godmother Dolores Martinez. Mrs. Tafoya is survived by her husband, Santiago Martinez; children, Joseph Tafoya...

Jun 30, 2018

Walter Dominguez, age 64 passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.  He was born in Gilman, Colorado on Aug. 1, 1953.  He moved from Arizona to Chimayo with his wife Olga Buriel. He worked at Center Market for many years.

He is preceded in death by his mother Cipia R. Dominguez and sibling Consuelo.

He is...

Jun 29, 2018

Jonathan Zachary Montoya, 28 , a resident of Los Alamos, left this world far too early on Friday, June 29, 2018. Zach was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Dennis and Maria Montoya and John and Vera Mench (GiGi and Poppy); aunt, Stella Sandoval; uncles, Robert and Dennis Montoya; cousins, Robby and Raymond Montoya and close friends,...

Jun 28, 2018

With heavy, broken hearts we share that our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Patsy L. Chavez, 67, went to Heaven to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Patricio and Mayble Lovato; brother, Henry Lovato and father-in-law, Tomas Chavez. Patsy devoted her life to her husband and family, but...

Jun 28, 2018

Nicholas K. Kaye, 17, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Nicholas was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ernest Kaye Sr.; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Denise Gallegos; aunt, Maria Gallegos and God-father, Paul A. Baca. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Ernest Kaye and Melanie Montoya; sisters, Victoria and Danielle Kaye;...