Obituary Listing

Feb 25, 2022

Theodore Christopher Lobato, aka Lolo (east side of cattle guard) and Ted (west side of cattle guard), has passed away peacefully at his home in Canjilon, on February 25, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1969 to Atocha Vigil and Jack Lobato.

Ted/Lolo is known for his love of his Momma, Dallas Cowboys and “Gods Country,...

Feb 24, 2022

Maria Eva Angelina (Vangie) Maestas

Evangeline left this world on February 24, 2022 she was born on January 17, 1937 in Pecos, NM. She married and moved to Holman, NM where she lived the rest of her life serving as a Postmaster first in Holman, and then in Mora, NM until retirement. Vangie was a faithful member...

Feb 23, 2022

Dean Melvin Martinez (Larry Dean), age 65, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was born in Fairview, New Mexico on February 15, 1957. He was one of eight children born into a large family and lived in the beautiful valley of Velarde, NM.

At the young age of 17...

Feb 23, 2022

Mark Anthony Vigil, age 51 A lifelong Resident of Guachupangue, was called home on February 23, 2022. He was a loving Son, Brother, Father and Grandfather.  Mark enjoyed life to the fullest and always had smile on his face.  He had a sense of humor.  He enjoyed the outdoor life; He was an avid Hunter and Fisherman. Through out his...

Feb 22, 2022

Sarah Sadie Aguilar, age 75, a resident of Las Trampas passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Aguilar, parents Enrique and Sofia Lopez, brother Raymond Lopez, sister Roselia Vigil, brother-in-law Ben Vigil who were like second parents to her and father-in-law Anselmo Aguilar.

Feb 22, 2022

Nelson J. Sanchez, age 50, a lifelong resident of Lyden, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 22, 2022. Nelson loved spending his time with his sons, friends and family. Nelson loved the outdoors, namely the summertime where he loved tending to his gardens and his beloved acequia. Nelson sure did enjoy the “Sierra” come...

Feb 20, 2022

Dora Soliz was born Sept.10, 1962 in Cordova, NM. She passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 following a brief illness. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Saiz & Ermelinda Trujillo; her brother, Oliveo Trujillo; & her sister, Beverly Montoya. In her younger days, Dora and her family spent many weekends in Albuquerque with her longtime friends Amparo...

Feb 19, 2022

Richard Marquez, a resident of Velarde, went to be with our lord on February 19, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He passed at his home surrounded by family.

Richard was preceded in death by his loving mother Luz Silva Marquez, sisters Mary (Nena) Marquez and Suzie Hinojosa, a very special grandson, Jose Lino Atencio III,...

Feb 19, 2022

Brittany Arzola, 26 was called home on February 19, 2022 joining her beloved father where he greeted his princess as she entered into the gates of heaven.

Brittany was preceded in death by her Father Rudy Arzola, Godfather Joseph Rendon, Godbrother Nico Fresquez, Aunts April Miera, Joyce Fresquez and Brenda Lopez.  Uncles Antonio, Alonzo, Seferino, Martin, Leo...

Feb 19, 2022

Diana Jane Sena, 64, of Pojoaque, passed away at home on Saturday February 19, 2022. Diana was born on June 4, 1957, in Los Angeles, CA to Thomas and Barbara Seitz. The family moved to Los Alamos in 1959 when Tom took a job with the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Diana attended LAHS and graduated in 1975. She was a...

Feb 18, 2022

Johnny Quintana Velarde, age 32, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born January 28, 1990, in Santa Fe, NM and was a lifelong resident of Cuarteles, NM.

He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Velarde, who adored Johnny; paternal grandfather Epifanio Velarde; maternal grandparents Juan...

Feb 18, 2022

Leonard, 59,  born January 7th, 1963, a lifelong resident of El Rito, left this world peacefully on February 18th, 2022.

He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend. He is survived by his beautiful daughter Mallory Manzanares (& her mother Robin), his twin brother Herman (& wife Rita) Manzanares, sister Vicki (& late husband Silviano) Martinez...

Feb 17, 2022

Leroy Antonio (Chino) Garcia (81), a lifelong resident of Espanola passed into eternal rest on February 17, 2022, after a well-fought battle with cancer. His memories will forever be cherished by those who love him.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents Antonia and Jose De La Cruz Maestas, mother-in-law Fidelina Duran, sister-in-law Cornelia Romero, and...

Feb 17, 2022

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we the family of Dedra Andrea Sanchez announce her unexpected passing on Feb 17, 2022.  Our beloved daughter, sister and mother left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father.

Dedra was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Manuel and Lucy Ortega , Aunt Joann Vigil,...

Feb 16, 2022

Leon D. Martinez 44, a resident of Chimayo passed away on February 16, 2022, with his wife and mother by his side.  Leon was preceded in death by his father Harold Martinez, paternal grandparents Horacio and Dora Martinez and maternal grandparents Audelio and Aggie Trujillo; uncles, Harry Martinez, and Halbert Martinez; aunt, Evangeline “Vangie” Madrid; step grandfather Gilberto Barela...

Feb 15, 2022

Tony L. Martinez 35 of El Duende passed away peacefully on February 15,2022 surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents Tony C. Martinez and Connie C. Vigil both of El Duende and uncle Benerito Vigil of Chimayo.

Tony is survived by his high school sweetheart/loving wife Brittany Martinez, daughter Amber Martinez and...

Feb 15, 2022

Mary V. Montoya, 99, resident of Santa Cruz NM, was called to be with our Lord on February 15,  2022. Mary was born on July 27, 1922 to Manuel and Carmelita  Vigil. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Carmelita, her loving husband Patricio (Pat), brothers Sam, Manuel (Junior), Emilio, Tony, and her sister Luisita King....

Feb 14, 2022

Luis A. Peña (Luis Loco), 65, of Servilleta Plaza, NM went to be with our Lord on February 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 28, 1956 to Dennis and Manuelita Peña. He graduated in 1975 from Mesa Vista High School and attended trade school in El Rito, NM. As an avid...

Feb 13, 2022

Lorraine B Espinoza, age 65, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was called to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born to Guillermo M. Espinoza and Celerina D. Espinoza of Chimayo, NM on April 5, 1956. Lorraine was born in Espanola, NM but was raised in Chimayo, NM....

Feb 11, 2022

Robert Marquez Jr. 49, A resident of Shadow Mtn, passed to internal life on Friday, February 11, 2022.

Robert is survived by his wife of 22 years Elizabeth Marquez, his daughter Alexis Marquez, and son Daniel Marquez. Parents Robert Marquez Sr and Frances Marquez, sisters Cynthia Marquez (Adolfo) and Anita Marquez (Rick), and numerous family and friends....