Obituary Listing

Mar 2, 2018

Candelaria S. Lopez,   passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born October 26, 1925 to Francisquita and Estiben Suazo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fernando Lopez, her mother and father-in-law Agapita and Belarmino Lopez and son-in-law Anthony Gallegos.  Candelaria was a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, NM, a loving...

Mar 2, 2018

Joe G. Vigil, 78, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018.  Joe was born on March 24, 1939 in Embudo, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esequiel and Sophia Vigil and is survived by his sister, Faby Lopez (Nelson), Laura Gurule (late husband Lauriano) of Rio Lucio, and brother, Teddy Vigil (Margaret)...

Feb 28, 2018

Ronny “Ron” Curtis Snow died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Los Alamos, New Mexico.  He was 69 years old.

Loved ones that will miss Ron include his father and stepmother, Curtis and Edith Snow of Richland, Washington; his children, Spencer Snow and Stacy Baker of Los Alamos, New...

Feb 26, 2018

Jose Elias Trujillo “Narciso”, 89, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 following a short illness. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Pulita Trujillo; very close sister, Maria Montoya; siblings, Abel Trujillo, Ramoncita Garcia, Magdalena Espinoza and Willie Trujillo; brother-in-law, Manuel Montoya and nephew Rudy Montoya. In his younger...

Feb 24, 2018

Roman H. Padilla, 71, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleto and Tomacita Padilla; biological parents, Maclovio and Floripa Mondragon; siblings, Gilbert, Gloria, Rudy, Alex, Larry, and Eloy Mondragon; grandparents, Atanacio and Atircia Trujillo; granddaughter, Shanise Corine Padilla; first wife, Corrine Trujillo; sisters-in-law,...

Feb 24, 2018

Mary M. Lopez, 78, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 following a short illness. She was born on August 8, 1939. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Dolores Montoya; brother, Ursulo Montoya; children, Sammy L Lopez, Benny Gene Lopez and Dolores L. Lopez; grandson, Juan Lopez; sister, Isabel Romero. Mrs. Lopez...

Feb 23, 2018

FLORENCE MAESTAS, 85, a lifelong resident of El Guache, born May 9, 1932 went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel and Maria Vigil; brothers, Antonio Rueben Vigil and Jose (Jody) Vigil. Florence is survived by her husband of 67 years Richard Maestas; sisters, Viola Duhamel, Anabelle Fernandez,...

Feb 22, 2018

John Joe Gonzales (La Guinea), age 76, resident of Vadito, New Mexico born on January 11, 1942 passed away at his home in Vadito, NM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 with his loving wife, Eva, by his side.  He was preceded in death by his infant son, Mariano Gonzales; parents, Victoriano and Estefanita Gonzales; brothers; Eustaquio, Jose and Michael Gonzales;...

Feb 22, 2018

RAFAELITA MARTINEZ, 76, a resident of La Villita, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Adonelia Aragon; father and mother-in-law, Jose Hilario and Edumenia Martinez; brother and sisters-in-law, Eppie and Alex Martinez, Everardo Montoya, Angie Roybal, Sandra Duran and Mary Jo Cobos. Mrs....

Feb 21, 2018

CLOVEO SANTIAGO RAEL, 74, a resident of Vallecitos, born to this world on June 14, 1943, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Eliza Rael; brothers, Leroy, Ronnie and Eddie Rael. Cloveo served in the Army in the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. He met the love of his...

Feb 21, 2018

Martha S. Gonzales, 82, a resident of Llano de San Juan, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 surrounded by her family. On this day, we lost a strong, courageous and beautiful woman who fought hard, to a long battle with cancer. Martha was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years (Mi Hunny), Eli Gonzales; parents,...

Feb 21, 2018

Elizabeth Jane Wright, 87, a 47 year resident of Los Alamos, NM passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018. Betty was born in Boston, MA and was raised in Cambridge, MA. She was a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School. In 1957, she married Charles A. Wright, the love of her life. She was a loving wife, homemaker, wonderful...

Feb 20, 2018

JUANITA F. GALLEGOS (JUANA), 71,  a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Simon Martinez Jr.; brothers and sisters; Fr. Vidal, Juan, and Rafael Martinez and Marcella Gonzales. She is survived by her husband, Eloy Gallegos; children, Conrad and Bobbi Cordova, Agreda...

Feb 19, 2018

RONNIE R. MARTINEZ AKA "RONNIE RABBIT", 57, passed away on February 19, 2018 in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond T. and Gloria M. Martinez; sisters, Melinda and Phyelma Martinez. He retired from the New Mexico Corrections Department. He received a Medal of Honor for his service during the 1980 State prison riot. Ronnie was...

Feb 19, 2018

Elda Susie Medina, 79, a resident of Espanola, formally of Chamisal, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 following a lengthy illness with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Adan and Regina Lopez; brother, Jose Adan Lopez Jr.; grandson, James Medina; nephews, Fred Lopez and David Sanchez, niece, Rebecca Apodaca; father-in-law,...

Feb 17, 2018

Floyd Amos Martinez, 57, a resident of Farmers Branch, was welcomed home by our Dear Lord at 1:45pm, Saturday, February 17, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Emma Martinez. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11am, St. Anthony Catholic Church in Dixon, New Mexico. Floyd will be...

Feb 17, 2018

Patrick R. Trujillo , 63, originally of El Rito, was born on March 17, 1954 to Abel and Cloide Trujillo, and was welcomed home by our Dear Lord on February 17, 2018 in Albuquerque. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Cloide Trujillo.  Pat aka “Diggerman” was a man’s man, who fought hard and...

Feb 17, 2018

Frederick Brendon Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born to Arthur and Annie Williams on October 23, 1932 in Washington DC.  He survived polio at age 13 then went on to serve in the army from 1951 to 1954 as a Staff Sergeant in Korea, earning four bronze stars...

Feb 16, 2018

Martin Martinez, age 95, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born in La Madera, New Mexico, a logging camp, in 1922. His family moved back to Velarde when he was 5. He was 16 when his dad died, leaving him to take care of his mother and siblings. Martin found a job...

Feb 15, 2018

FELONIS ORTEGA, 94, a resident of Llano de San Juan, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Petrita C. Esquibel; sister, Florida Lujan and brother, Santiago Esquibel. Felonis was known for her kind heart and generosity. Her faith was her foundation for the way she lived her life. She...