Obituary Listing

Cleo Trujillo-Martinez

Cleo Trujillo-Martinez

Sep 24, 2015

CLEO TRUJILLO MARTINEZ, a former resident of El Rito, Los Alamos and Santa Fe, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 24, 2015 at La Vida Hermosa in Santa Fe. Cleo was born in Tierra Amarilla on June 4, 1919 to Encarnacion V. and Clemente Abel Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Abel Trujillo Jr.; sister-in-law, Cloide;...

Audra Espinoza

Audra Espinoza

Sep 23, 2015

Audra Espinoza, 46, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Manuel J. Archuleta and mother, Mabel V. Espinoza. Ms. Espinoza is survived by her children, Aaron Archuleta and wife, Angel Garcia, LeAnn Romero, and Anthony Romero; stepdaughters, Valerie and Vanessa Romero; father, Reyes Espinoza; fiancée, Ronald Sanchez;...

Ernesto Sandoval

Ernesto Sandoval

Sep 22, 2015

Ernesto T. Sandoval, 88, formerly of Cordova and Chimayo, surrounded by his family, went to be with our Lord after struggling with injuries sustained in an automobile accident on March 26, 1958.  Mr. Sandoval was born in Cordova, New Mexico, on February 16, 1927, to Santiago and Delfinia Sandoval.  He was preceded in death by his parents Santiago and Delfinia Sandoval, sisters...

Stephanie Archuleta

Stephanie Archuleta

Sep 21, 2015

STEPHANIE DANIELLE ARCHULETA, 32, a resident of Española, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, September 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Nickie Garcia; uncles, Ruben Garcia, and paternal uncle, Jerome Archuleta; paternal great-grandparents, Lila Ortiz and Juan Ignacio and Rosabelle Archuleta; cousin, Alfonso Archuleta; paternal great-uncle, Jimmy Ortiz and paternal...

Arthur Jaramillo

Arthur Jaramillo

Sep 20, 2015

ARTHUR JOSEPH JARAMILLO, 72, a longtime resident of Pojoaque Valley passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 20, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Drucilla Jaramillo; brother, Joseph Jaramillo Jr., sister, Drucilla Sandoval. Arthur was born on March 19, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Joseph and Drucilla Jaramillo. When he was four years...

Erwin Archuleta

Erwin Archuleta

Sep 19, 2015

ERWIN L. ARCHULETA, 59, a resident of Chamita, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Erwin is preceded in death by his father, Jose Elias Archuleta; nephew, Ivan and Justin Archuleta; uncle, Jose Rosario Gallegos. Erwin loved his Lord and Savior and is now in his Kingdom. He loved serving in the San Miguel Morada and was faithful to...

Pete Chavez

Pete Chavez

Sep 19, 2015

PETE JOSE (PITBULL) CHAVEZ, III, 29, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose Pedro and Magdalena Chavez, and Orlando Lalo Martinez; and uncle, Larry Orly Martinez. Pete had a passion for music and his cars. He was always outside washing and cleaning his car.  He enjoyed spending...

Gerald Trujillo

Gerald Trujillo

Sep 18, 2015

Gerald F. Trujillo, 51, a lifelong resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015.  He was preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Ernestina Trujillo; nephew, Robert D. Trujillo Jr., and close cousin, Vincent Garcia. Gerald was a generous hard working loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. His pride and joy was his children and grandchildren. He was employed...

Clarice Amies

Clarice Amies

Sep 17, 2015

Clarice Cole Amies, age 88, died on Thursday, September 17, 2015, after a long struggle with multiple health complications and associated chronic pain.  Born October 7, 1927 in Rochester, New York, Clarice was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Evelyn Youmans Cole and Mason Cole, and her sisters, Lois Hale, Shirley Truex, and Kathleen Broman. Clarice graduated from Monroe High...

Juan Olivas

Juan Olivas

Sep 17, 2015

JUAN OLIVAS, 87, a resident of El Llano, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Juan was preceded in death by his parents, Toribio and Ramona Olivas; in-laws, Federico and Bernadita Archuleta; sisters, Carmen Silva and Bernarda Jones; granddaughter, Jessica Gallegos. He is survived by his spouse, Dora of El Llano, sons, Jake Olivas and wife Becky...

Linora Pacheco

Linora Pacheco

Sep 16, 2015

LINORA P. PACHECO, 73, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Christus St. Vincent Hospital Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family and grandsons. She was born January 2, 1942 in Chamisal. She was preceded in death by her infant son; her parents, Jose Victor and Eloisa Cordova; father and mother-in-law, Fermin and Virginia...

Jose Sandoval

Jose Sandoval

Sep 16, 2015

JOSE FELIX SANDOVAL 92, born April 25, 1923 passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday September 16, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Sandoval; parents, Fidel and Rebecca Sandoval; three brothers, Alferino, Jose Andres, and Frank Sandoval; two sisters, Trinidad Sanchez and Elizaida Sandoval.  Jose Felix is the son of Fidel and Rebecca Sandoval of Rio Lucio,...

James Garcia

James Garcia

Sep 16, 2015

JAMES REYNAL GARCIA, 38, a resident of El Guache, passed away of a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Garcia; brother, Ivan Garcia; paternal grandparents, Felix and Erminia Garcia; uncle, Gilbert Garcia; cousin, Denette Gallegos. James was the greatest chef and loved the outdoors, he loved hunting and was an...

Kevin Chavez

Kevin Chavez

Sep 15, 2015

KEVIN STEVEN DONAVAN CHAVEZ, 27, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 after a long and courageous fight after a car accident in April 2012 that left him a quadriplegic and changed his life forever. Kevin rehabbed intensely at Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado for four months. Kevin had many bumps along the road, but...

Aurelio Maestas

Aurelio Maestas

Sep 15, 2015

Aurelio “Lito” Maestas, 75, of Cuyamungue passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 15, 2015. Lito was born on February 8, 1940 in La Madera, New Mexico to Joe I. Maestas and Veronice Pena Maestas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Jeffery Walter Maestas, and brother-in-law, Ben Ortiz. Lito is survived by his...

Manuel Martinez Jr.

Manuel Martinez Jr.

Sep 13, 2015

Manuel “Mannie” Martinez, Jr. of Espanola, NM passed away unexpectedly in Santa Fe, NM on September 13th, 2015 at the age of 75. Manuel is survived by his daughter Liz Martinez of Espanola, NM; granddaughter Kyanna Martinez of Espanola, NM; grandson Travis Martinez and his wife Britney Martinez of Espanola, NM; & close family friend Linda Collier of Los Alamos,...

Ernie Herrera

Ernie Herrera

Sep 12, 2015

ERNIE HERRERA, 58, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Herrera; grandparents, Seferino and Veneranda Herrera and beloved cousin, Roy Martinez. Ernie was a lifetime mechanic and a talented musician. Mr. Herrera is survived by his life partner, Cleo Jimenez; mother, Jane...

Pamela Mackey

Pamela Mackey

Sep 10, 2015

PAMELA J. MACKEY, for all who knew Pam, her sparkling blue eyes and soft voice assured sincerity, honesty and authenticity. These qualities helped her to help others. She knew love; therefore she gave love. The relationship she had with her husband Jerome, whom she called the eternal love of her life, was well known. Their goodbye’s after every phone conversation...

DeVonna Sena

DeVonna Sena

Sep 10, 2015

DEVONNA LYN SENA, 42, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Doris Mae Ford; and husband, Benjie Sena. Ms. Sena is survived by her daughter, Angelic Sena of Española; granddaughter, Kylie Trujillo of Española; father, Edward Herrera of Texas; mother, Lana Merrifield; siblings, Billy Merrifield of Española, Nada...

Jamie Martinez

Jamie Martinez

Sep 9, 2015

JAMIE MONIQUE MARTINEZ, 23, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Patricio Martinez, great-grandmothers, Fedelina Atencio, and Mary Sandoval; great-uncles, Albert Atencio, Bonafacio Atencio and Gasper Tafoya. Jamie loved to sing, dance and give hugs to everyone she met. She loved her family very much, and was anxiously...