Obituary Listing

Filiberto Dominguez Jr.

Filiberto Dominguez Jr.

Jun 8, 2015

Filiberto D. Dominguez Jr., 61, a life-long resident of Truchas, joined the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him Dionicio and Bonifacia Dominguez; uncles, Estevan, Pete and Jose, aunts, Consuelo, Bertha and Petronila; father and mother-in-law, Adonaiso and Clorinda Martinez; brother-in-law, William Corr. Mr. Dominguez...

Floraida Romero

Floraida Romero

Jun 5, 2015

FLORAIDA ROMERO, 95, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; Donaciano and Eulalia Romero; 2 brothers; 1 sister; 2 half-sisters; 2 sons, Uvaldo and Donaciano Romero; 1 granddaughter; 1 grandson and 1 great-grandson. Floraida was a very loving wife “muy buena esposa”, mother and...

Tony Martinez

Tony Martinez

Jun 4, 2015

TONY D. MARTINEZ, 93, a resident of Chama, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Martinez of 71 years; son, Robert Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughters, Toni and husband Henry Gallegos of Chama, Genevieve and husband Gene Holloway of Corinth, TX,...

Saul Haros-Garcia

Saul Haros-Garcia

Jun 4, 2015

SAUL HAROS-GARCIA, 48, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Esperanza Haros-Garcia. Mr. Haros-Garcia is survived by his sisters, Rose Melendez and husband Reyes, Juana Posada and husband Martin and Maria Zuñiga and husband Bruno; brother, Martin Haros; son, Antonio Haros-Morales; 3 grandchildren; niece, Adriana Melendez;...

Donelia Martinez

Donelia Martinez

Jun 1, 2015

DONELIA “DONNA” MARTINEZ, a resident of Alcalde, originally from Chamita, entered Heavens gates on Monday, June 1, 2015. Donna was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Senon Martinez; parents, Jose Serbando and Tonita Garcia; daughters, Eloisa Martinez, and Bettie K. Cordova; father and mother-in-law, Miguel and Berina Martinez; brothers, Guadalupe and Eloy Garcia; brother-in-law, Canuto Pacheco. A...

John Lovato

John Lovato

May 31, 2015

JOHN JOSEPH LOVATO (AKA J.J.), 25, a resident of Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2015. J.J. was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lorenzo Humphrey Aragon; paternal grandparents, Joe and Beatrice Lovato; uncle, Frankie Aragon and cousin, Benny Lovato. J.J. is survived by a son, Jonathon Tafoya; parents, Joseph Lovato and Elizabeth Aragon of Hernandez; grandmother,...

George Martinez

George Martinez

May 31, 2015

GEORGE MARTINEZ, 90, a resident of Velarde, went home to the Lord Sunday, May 31, 2015 following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abelino and Amalia Martinez; brothers, Emilio, Victor and Ricardo Martinez; mother of his daughters, Olivia Martin; great-grandson, Joey Mondragon; niece, Maria Martinez; son-in-law, Howard Martinez and aunt,...

Olevio Trujillo

Olevio Trujillo

May 30, 2015

OLEVIO TRUJILLO, 68, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo; daughter, Karen Trujillo; sons, Gary and Leonard Trujillo and mother in law, Barbra Trujillo. He worked in Los Alamos as a custodian/laborer for over 20 years. He drove the bus...

Arnold Lucero

Arnold Lucero

May 30, 2015

Arnold Maximilano Lucero, 97, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Lucero; granddaughter, Isabela Lucero; parents, Ciprano and Guadalpita Lucero; brothers, Ciprano, Joe, Abad and Osmundo; sisters, Flora Lucy and Aurola. Arnold was employed with the Española School district for over 30 years...

Eric Martinez

Eric Martinez

May 29, 2015

Eric “Stix” Martinez, 44, a resident of Chimayo passed away suddenly on Friday, May 29, 2015. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Lynn Martinez; maternal grandfather, Homer Glass; paternal grandfather, Fernando Martinez; uncles, Donald Martinez, Kenny Martinez, Jerry Glass, Eluid Martinez; cousin, Sharon Moya and Chris Glass. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Caroline Martinez...

Julian Montoya

Julian Montoya

May 29, 2015

JULIAN J. “SHORTY” MONTOYA, 30, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Vigil; maternal grandparents, Pablo and Rosario Vigil; paternal grandparents, Julian and Josie Montoya and close cousin, Linda DeAguero. Julian lived his life with lots of love and happiness. He loved his family dearly and...

Barbrella Wells

Barbrella Wells

May 28, 2015

BARBRELLA WELLS, 46, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was born on November 6, 1968 in Albuquerque. Barbrella graduated from Olympus High School in Salt Lake City UT in 1986. She went on to study nursing at the University of Utah. She worked for many years at America On-Line in Albuquerque. Barbrella is survived...

Patricio Espinoza

Patricio Espinoza

May 26, 2015

“TOOTIE” PATRICIO ESPINOZA, 59, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 following a lengthy illness. Public visitation will begin on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Zion Church in Pojoaque with a memorial service to follow at 6:00 p.m. The family of “Tootie” Patricio Espinoza has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral...

Mary Maez

Mary Maez

May 26, 2015

MARY FRANCES (CAROL) MAEZ, 78, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 41 years to the day of her father’s passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Atilano and Rosana Garcia; brothers, Carlos, Richard, Eppie and Leroy Garcia; parents-in-law, Desiderio and Margaret Maez and brothers-in-law, Floyd, Steven and David Maez. Mary was a...

Kenney Martinez

Kenney Martinez

May 26, 2015

It is with a heavy heart to say that our precious son, brother, uncle, and friend, Kenney (Kennito) Joseph Martinez, 34, was called by our Lord to be his angel on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Kenney touched many hearts with his consideration and desire to help others. Born and raised in Santa Fe, he was currently living in Chimayo. Kenney...

Sotero Naranjo

Sotero Naranjo

May 25, 2015

SOTERO J. NARANJO, 87, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Eliza Naranjo; brothers, Ramon, Manuel, Reyes and Pete Naranjo; sisters, Danielita Quintana and Feliciana Gonzales; mother-in-law, Antonia Sandoval-Salazar; father-in-law, Maguin Sandoval and brother-in-law, Michael A. Sandoval. Mr....

Jimmy Bailon

Jimmy Bailon

May 25, 2015

JIMMY BAILON, 71, a resident of Taos, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernabe and Bertha Bailon; in-laws, Amarante and Jessie Cortez; brothers, Leebert, Joe and Roy Bailon; sisters, Sadie Chavez and Mae Bailon; sister-in-law, Betty Herrera and Cipriano; brother-in-law, Orlando Cortez, Bernabe Martinez, Amando Rivera and...

Orlando Ortiz

Orlando Ortiz

May 25, 2015

ORLANDO ORTIZ, 85, a resident of Nambe, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 25, 2015.  He was born July 24, 1929.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Paublita Ortiz; in-laws, Marcos and Eremita Vigil; son, Michael Ortiz; brother, Armando Ortiz; sisters, Martina Vigil, Vicenta Lujan, Elsie Sandoval, sons-in-law, Robert Stevens and...

Gene Collatz

Gene Collatz

May 25, 2015

Gene Paul Collatz - R.I.P May 4, 1932 - May 24, 2015 After 27 years of knowing Gene Paul Collatz, we say goodbye. When Dan and I met Gene he was in a deplorable condition, living like a hermit. He would say he didn't exist. After spending some time with Gene I was able to understand what he meant. For...

Maria Cordova

Maria Cordova

May 24, 2015

MARIA SYLVIANITA CORDOVA, 95, a resident of La Jara, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. Reflecting on her long and fruitful life, her family shared laughter and tears. Sylvianita was born on November 29, 1919 to Jose Merced and Ramoncita Gutierrez in La Jara where she would remain a lifelong...