Obituary Listing

Apr 28, 2022

Kathy Ann Lopez of El Rancho was carried home in the arms of the angels to be in God’s glory on April 28, 2022.  She was born on January 23, 1963 to Marcial and Mildred Rae Lujan. She grew up attending the Pojoaque Valley Schools where she graduated in 1981. She married Francis Lopez, her husband on February 14, 1986...

Apr 27, 2022

Barbara A. Morgan: Outspoken, adventurous and beloved, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at home, after long health struggles in Embudo, New Mexico on April 27th, 2022. Born February 8, 1949 in El Paso, Texas. As an Air Force brat she lived on Kirtland AFB and in New Mexico on and off since elementary school. Preceded in...

Apr 27, 2022

MIRIAM L. DEEN

(also known as Miriam L. Barck when she taught at Santa Fe High School)

(January 22, 1927 – April 27, 2022)

Miriam L. Deen passed away at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM on April 27, 2022. She had lived at Kingston Senior Living in Santa Fe, NM...

Apr 25, 2022

Joe E. Madrid, Jose Eliseo "Cheo" Madrid passed away on April 25th, 2022.  He was 99 and 10 months of age.  He is preceded in death by his parents Ignacio and Josefina Lopez Madrid, and his sisters Ascencion Vigil and Mary Montoya, and his great grandson Estevan.  He is survived by his wife Aurelia Rodriguez Madrid whom he was...

Apr 25, 2022

Julia Jaramillo, 93 of El Rito, NM, passed on April 25, 2022. She was born November 7, 1928 to Julian Gallegos and Trinidad Gonzales-Gallegos. Julia was met at the gates of heaven by her loving husband Guzman Jaramillo, her sons Gus and Richard Jaramillo and her grandson Dion Jaramillo.

Julia leaves behind her daughters, Bernice Sena (Nick),...

Apr 23, 2022

Joseph Bustos 49, (AKA Nina) passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2022, just shy of his 50th.  Joseph was born on May 1st 1972 at Fairview Clinic and Hospital, to Wilfred and Dollie Bustos, from Hernandez, New Mexico.    Joseph was preceded in death by his Loving mother Dollie Bustos, brother Kenneth Bustos and sister Amanda Bustos. Maternal grandparents Jacobo and...

Apr 21, 2022

Viola Emma Helen Ahrens passed away peacefully at her home in Abiquiu April 21, 2022.  She was 99 years old – born May 19, 1922.  She was preceded in death by her husband Lorin Ahrens, son Orvind Ahrens and daughter in law Sue Ahrens.  She is survived by her children Ronald Ahrens and wife Betty of Michigan, Vernon Sorenson...

Apr 21, 2022

I (husband Paul) will miss her immensely. She was born in Brooklyn to Helen and James Fanning, lived on Long Island and made life-long friends in school, graduated from Duquesne University in 1961, then went west to the University of Colorado in Boulder to get an advanced degree in anthropology. I met her there just before moving to Los...

Apr 19, 2022

Sharmaine Alire, 43, of Espanola, NM, passed away on April 19, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her mother Beverly Carter, grandmother Velma Jordan, brother James Jackson, Auntie Edna Chelf, and sister Alyssa Velasquez.

Sharmaine had a beautiful heart. She would lend a hand to anyone in need. There wasn’t a day that went...

Apr 18, 2022

Reginaldo Carmona, Age 85, a resident of Chamita passed away on April 18, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

Our beloved Reginaldo was preceded in death by his loving wife Elena Carmona. He was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. He had a passion for gardening and farming and was always very proud of the results of his hard work....

Apr 17, 2022

Our beloved father and grandfather, Benigno (Ben) Roybal, passed away on Easter morning, April 17th, at A Love for Life assisted living in Albuquerque. Ben was born to Procopio and Tonita Roybal on August 21st, 1929 in their home in Nambe. After graduation from Pojoaque High School in 1947, he served in the US Navy from 1947-1951. He then...

Apr 16, 2022

Eugene Nicholas Kovalenko, PhD, son of Nicholas and Ruth Kovalenko, died on April 16, 2022, after an extensive period of physical health challenges. Raised as Eugene “Kregg” in Phoenix, AZ, he joined the Army and was trained as a Russian interpreter during the Korean conflict, initially assigned to work in the top-secret Berlin Tunnel. Eugene’s education culminated with a Ph.D....

Apr 14, 2022

Paul Romero, age 96, a long-time resident of Velarde and a resident of Albuquerque since 2009, was born in Velarde in 1925, and passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022, at Rust Medical Center with family by his side.

Paul lived a blessed and long life. He had been looking forward to his 100th birthday and many...

Apr 14, 2022

Our beloved Robert “Dennis” Gallegos, Jr. passed away at the age of 37 years old surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola, NM. Though he left this world far too soon, he left this world a better place.

Dennis is predeceased by the love of his life, Tammie Medina,...

Apr 13, 2022

It is with grief and unending love that our family announce the passing of our beloved Craig Scott, 52, of Dixon, New Mexico. May he have eternal peace and rest with our Lord Jesus Christ. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, Uncle and Friend. He was married to his sweetheart Roberta (Atencio) Scott for 25 wonderful...

Apr 13, 2022

Jane Herrera , 73, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, passed away on Wednesday April 13,2022. Jane is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Herrera, Parents Aaron and Veronica Roybal, and Son-in-Law Elipio Garcia Jr, and numerous other siblings and relatives. Jane graduated from Pojoaque high school, soon after she met her loving husband Clyde, whom with she would begin her...

Apr 13, 2022

Bertha Gasca of La Mesilla was carried home in the arms of the Angels to be in God’s glory on April 13, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1944, to Celestino and Candelaria Sisneros in Las Tablas, NM. She moved to Velarde, NM in the late 70's where she raised her children. She is preceded in death by her children...

Apr 11, 2022

Cleo Irene Montoya passed away peacefully in her home on April 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Cleo was born to Jose Octaviano Lujan and Dolores Martinez on October 14, 1955 in Gallina, NM. She is preceded in death by her son Anthony Montoya,  her father Jose Octaviano Lujan, father-in-law Jose Montoya and mother-in-law Antonina Montoya, and her...

Apr 11, 2022

Max J. Padilla a.k.a “Sparky” born June 2,1977 passed away unexpectedly April 11,2022. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Serafin and Adelina Barela. Maternal grandparents Jose & Margarita Baca. Aunts, Susie, Bennie & Ruby. Uncles Raymond, Juan and Nino Ray Baca, Thomas Chacon, and Michael Barela. His sister Leona Padilla, the mother of his children Goldie “Gloria” Padilla....

Apr 9, 2022

Rosemary Lewis, age 70, of Santa Clara Pueblo was born on April 9, 1952, and after a lengthy illness, she passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2022. Rosemary was preceded in death by her father Joseph Naranjo, mother Olaria Sisneros, two brothers Raymond and Jerry Sisneros and one sister Patricia Padilla.

Rosemary worked for many...