Obituary Listing

Celso Ortiz

Celso Ortiz

Sep 12, 2016

CELSO M. ORTIZ, 92, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away following a lengthy illness on Monday, September 12, 2016. Celso was preceded in death by his wife, Tommie Ortiz; parents, Daniel and Porfiria Ortiz; 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his son, Tito Ortiz; as he often said his closest niece, Jeri and husband Mel...

Victor Reynolds

Victor Reynolds

Sep 9, 2016

Victor Reynolds, 81, resident of upper San Pedro for 62 years passed away suddenly on September 9, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Benita Reynolds Lopez; father, Joe Trujillo; sons, Chris and Kenneth Reynolds; daughter-in-law, Connie Reynolds; grandsons, Derrick and Victor Reynolds; half-brother, Larry Lopez; brother-in-law, Gene Medina, nephews, Gene Medina Jr. and Alex Ortiz; in-laws, Eugenio and...

Max Salazar

Max Salazar

Sep 8, 2016

Max S. Salazar, 91, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in Española following a brief illness. Max was preceded in death by his parents, Sabine and Carlotta (Ulibarri) Salazar; brothers and sisters, Rufina Salazar, Ascension Goodnight, Margaret Garcia, Aleja Salazar, and Victor Salazar; two nephews he was very close to, Lester and Gilbert Salazar....

Julia Valdez

Julia Valdez

Sep 8, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, Julia T. Valdez, 81, who passed away after a short illness on Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Tony Joe Trujillo (TA); her parents, Daniel and Rebecca Trujillo; brothers, Jose, Freddy, Daniel, Gilbert and Louie Trujillo; sisters,...

Jose Mendoza

Jose Mendoza

Sep 7, 2016

JOSE MENDOZA, 40, a resident of Petaca/Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Jose was preceded in death by his mother, Senovia Torrez; grandparents, Maclovio and Eufemia Torrez. Jose is survived by his brother, Adolfo Torrez and wife Anita; Tia, Placida Roybal; nephews, Adolfo Torrez Jr., Domonic Torrez and Matthew Torrez; special aunt, Darlene Roybal and many cousins and...

Richard Martinez

Richard Martinez

Sep 7, 2016

RICHARD G. MARTINEZ, 63, a resident of El Guique, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Maclovio and Monica Martinez; brothers, Ernest and Felix Martinez; sister-in-law, Debbie Martinez. Richard was known by those who knew him, as a person who loved his family dearly especially his grandchildren. Richard loved to fish, hunt,...

George Vigil Jr.

George Vigil Jr.

Sep 6, 2016

George P. Vigil Jr., 78, a lifelong resident of Guachupangue, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016. He enjoyed being with his family, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and being with his animals and loved kids. George Portrayed Juan De Onate in 1975, he served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Los Alamos County and New Mexico State Legislature.  George...

Orlinda Romero

Orlinda Romero

Sep 4, 2016

ORLINDA ROMERO, 79, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Romero; parents, Luis and Rebecca Diaz; siblings, Bon Diaz, Tere Medina, Melva Lopez, Albert Diaz and Tommy Diaz. Orlinda was a fun loving person who enjoyed to sew, loved to go watch the Sundevils' Basketball games, as...

George Ortega

George Ortega

Sep 4, 2016

GEORGE D. ORTEGA, 84, a resident of Coyote, was called home to be with Our Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born February 9, 1932. George was preceded in death by his parents, Ezequiel and Ambrosia; 4 brothers; daughter, Georgia Salaz. George was raised along with his brothers, and sisters in Mesa Pinabetal. He lived and worked in...

Joe Lucero

Joe Lucero

Sep 4, 2016

JOE A. LUCERO, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Teresina Lucero and numerous other relatives and friends. Mr. Lucero is survived by his cousins, Tony Borrego of White Rock, Henry Garcia and wife Sarah of Cuarteles, Carmelita Lucero of Phoenix, Arizona; special friends, Henry...

Vance Hatler

Vance Hatler

Sep 2, 2016

Vance Hatler, age 48, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 2, 2016. “I enjoyed biking with my dad and I’m glad it was the last thing he was doing.” – Kyle.  We lost our loving husband and father, Vance Alan Hatler, on September 2nd, 2016.  He was a devoted husband for 21 years who enjoyed his family,...

Mariano Montoya

Mariano Montoya

Aug 30, 2016

MARIANO MONTOYA, 83, a resident of Española went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was a veteran and served in Korea. My Sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish. Mariano enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family....

Evanglina Serrano Archuleta

Evanglina Serrano Archuleta

Aug 29, 2016

EVANGLINA (EVA) SERRANO ARCHULETA, 66, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Seferino Serrano, mother, Marcelina Serrano; son, Elvin Trujillo, daughters, Stephanie Trujillo, Celeste Maestas; brother, Seferino Serrano Jr.; grandsons, Daniel Trujillo, Glen Trujillo; niece, Angel Morfin; nephews, Tommy and Benito Serrano.  Eva loved to be in the outdoors,...

Alvaro Cardona-Hine

Alvaro Cardona-Hine

Aug 28, 2016

Alvaro Cardona-Hine, poet, painter and composer, died peacefully in his home in Truchas, on Sunday, August 28, 2016 after surviving a fall that led to a cascade of events that weakened him. A gracious, generous man who mentored many artists as well as ordinary folks who wanted to try their hands at writing or painting, often with no recompense expected...

Jerome Romero

Jerome Romero

Aug 28, 2016

JEROME “LIL PLANET” ROMERO (JERRY), 38, a resident of Chimayo and originally of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 with his loving family at his side following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his beautiful daughter, Baby J. Romero; father, Jerry “Pappa Planet” Romero; aunt, Susie Romero; baby brother, Jesse James Romero; paternal grandparents,...

Maria Espinoza

Maria Espinoza

Aug 28, 2016

MARIA J. ESPINOZA, 91, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luben Espinoza; Daughter, Margaret Sanchez; son-in-law, Anthony Sanchez; grandson, Andrew Sanchez; mother, Eva Valdez, father, Manuel Herrera; step-father, Valentine Valdez. Maria is survived by her children, Alfred Espinoza (Viola), Dorelia Lujan (Richard), Christopher Espinoza (Margie), Lonnie...

Gilberto Marquez Martinez

Gilberto Marquez Martinez

Aug 28, 2016

Gilberto Marquez Martinez, 41, a resident of Estaca, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilberto and brother, Pedro Marquez. Gilberto was known by those who knew him as a hard worker and family man who did everything for his family. He loved his family...

Charles Radosevich

Charles Radosevich

Aug 28, 2016

Charles Louis Radosevich, 84, a resident of Santo Niño, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time he went on to be with our Lord. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Theresa B. Radosevich; his parents Stanko and Antonia Radosevich; brothers Frank and J....

Andrellita Espinoza

Andrellita Espinoza

Aug 27, 2016

ANDRELLITA ESPINOZA, 86, a resident of El Llano, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Andrellita was preceded in death by her husband, Dan J. Espinoza; parents, Magarito and Sirila War; daughter, Lupe Espinoza; brother, Alex War, Armando War, Nora and Gusman Maestas; God-son, Matthew Vigil; brothers-in-law, Mike Vigil, and Joe Baca. Andrellita enjoyed cooking for...

Charles Demarest "Big Papa"

Charles Demarest "Big Papa"

Aug 27, 2016

Charles L. Demarest “Big Papa”, born September 12, 1924 passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Affectionately referred to as the “Sherriff of Laguna Acres” by his friends and neighbors, Charles Demarest passed away peacefully at his longtime home on Abiquiu Lake with his son by his side. Born to Charles Gerhart and Blanche (Lape) Demarest in Columbus, Ohio, Charles...