Obituary Listing

Feb 11, 2022

Daija Fernandez-Gurule 23 a resident of Dixon gained her Angel wings on Friday February 11, 2022. Daija was a very loving, outgoing, caring person who will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Daija made friends easily wherever she went. Daija is preceded in death by many family and friends who include her maternal Grandmother (Nina) JoAnn Martinez, Step...

Feb 11, 2022

HENRY VALENCIA, 79 LIFELONG RESIDENT OF ESPANOLA, PASSED PEACEFULLY ON FRIDAY FEBUARY 11, 2022, AFTER BATTLING A LENGTHLY ILLNESS.

HENRY WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS MARTIN AND MANUELITA VALENCIA, HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE CATHARINA (KITTY) OF 32 YEARS, SON HENRY VALENCIA JR. AND SON MICHAEL VALENCIA. PARENTS IN LAW JAN AND HENDRIKA HOUTMAN. SISTER-IN-LAW MARGO HOUTMAN....

Feb 8, 2022

Marcy Connie Vigil, 49 a resident of Ojo Caliente went to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Marcella Lopez, her brother Michael Lopez and father-in-law Willie “Jake” Vigil Jr. Throughout her life, Marcy devoted most of her time caring for her family and close friends. She...

Feb 8, 2022

Prescilla Romero, our mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-great Grandmother and Aunt fell asleep on February 8, 2022 to awake in the Lord’s Loving Arms.  She joined her husband of over 69 years, Antonio Romero, who passed on April 28, 2007 and her son Leroy Romero.  Gone before were; her Tatita Victor y Mama Verones Romero; hermanas; Adonelia Pacheco, Cipia...

Feb 6, 2022

Jeremias “Jerry” Torres, 90, resident of Espanola NM, passed away peacefully as he slept in his home, Sunday morning February 6, 2022, after a brave battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Jeremias was born September 4, 1931, in Truchas NM., the son of Doroteo and Felicitas Torres. He will proudly and fondly be remembered as a loving and generous...

Feb 6, 2022

Mary R. Gallegos, a resident of Chili, New Mexico went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, February 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents  Epifanio & Leanor Roybal of El Rancho, New Mexico. Her grandparents Jose De La Cruz and Maximana Roybal. Her husband Luciano Gallegos. Two sons, Phil...

Feb 1, 2022

DAVID JOE SALAZAR, 85, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Tuesday, February 1st from a lengthy illness. David (or “Cotzy” as he was known by close friends) drew his final breath at his home in Corral de Piedra as he was surrounded by his loving family; just feet away from where he was born to Enrique and Adelaida Salazar....

Jan 31, 2022

Candelaria Romero, 86, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Candelaria was born in La Puebla, New Mexico on July 5, 1935. She was married to Joseph Vincent Romero for 35 years when he passed in 2008. Her parents were preceded in death by Melicendro Montoya and Felecita Martinez-Montoya of La Puebla,...

Jan 30, 2022

Martin Andrew Martinez age 61 a resident of Espanola, NM passed away January 30, 2022 born September 03, 1960 in Espanola, NM to Joe & Eufelia Martinez.

Proceeded in death by:

Parents Joe & Eufelia Martinez; Brothers Leroy Martinez, Arthur Martinez, Kennth Martinez & Donald Martinez; Sisters Martha Mayall & Rosie Martinez

Survived...

Jan 30, 2022

Julie Teresa Gallegos, a resident of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico was called to heaven on Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe Elith Archuleta and Ida Sandoval-Archuleta, her husband Patricio Gallegos, brothers, Johnny Florence and Vincent Archuleta, and father and mother in-law Leandro and Asencion Gallegos. Brother in-laws Julian Gallegos and Johnny Gallegos;...

Jan 28, 2022

Gilbert R. Vigil, age 89, a resident of La Mesilla. He was Born September 25, 1932 in Pajarito. He passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at home in La Mesilla, surrounded with his beloved children, grandchildren, great granddaughter, brothers and sister and many loved ones.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his loving wife Virginia...

Jan 27, 2022

Manuel was 74 years old and lived in Alcalde 50 years.

Manuel loved the people of the Espanola Valley. He particularly cared for the homeless and those afflicted with drug addiction. He was a strong-willed man that fought for what he wanted. He defended many people and was a “hero” to many.

In true Anaya...

Jan 27, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia A. Vigil after a short illness. She left this world from her precious home in Fairview on Thursday January 27, 2022. Virginia was born in Espanola on May 13, 1932 and remained a lifelong resident of Espanola until her passing. Virginia was preceded in death by her Father...

Jan 27, 2022

Anna Lea Brenton, 74, of Pojoaque, NM passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022 following a short illness. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death.

Born in Linton, Indiana on May 5, 1947, Anna was preceded in death by her son, David Nathan Brenton,...

Jan 26, 2022

Ronnie D. Fernandez, 71, born March 5, 1950, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, after three months of battling with cancer surrounded by his loving daughters at his side. Ronnie was  preceded in death by his parents, Tranquelino and  Adelina Fernandez; daughter, Margaret Fernandez and his siblings, Alfred, Stella, Joe, Marta, Bernabe, Tony, Paul, and Carol. Ronnie is Survived...

Jan 26, 2022

Geraldine Theresa Martinez, her journey with our Lord began January 26, 2022, with her family around her.

She was born March 9, 1969, to Clarence and Irene Martinez. She was a vibrant woman and loved life to the fullest. She was very well-known by her smile and outgoing personality. She worked as a Security Guard for the...

Jan 26, 2022

Robert G. Naranjo, 78, of Santa Clara Pueblo, joined his parents in paradise on January 26, 2022.

Robert, at the age of 17, quit school and enlisted in the US Armed Forces.  He wanted to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, who was already serving his country.  He was immediately deployed to the Vietnam war....

Jan 26, 2022

Rita R. Abeyta, 75 A resident of Espanola passed away on January 26th due to short illness.

Services at this time are still pending and will be announce when they become available.

Rita is survived by her sons Jason Leon Abeyta of Youngtown AZ, and Marty Dwayne Abeyta, Ex Husband Mario Abeyta of Albuquerque NM, and...

Jan 24, 2022

Dona Y. Tafoya, age 69, a resident of Santa Clara passed away on January 24, 2022, due to a short illness.

Dona is proceeded in death by her Father, Avelino Tafoya; Sister, Ethel Vigil and Nephew, Matthew Jr. Sister- in Laws Earlene Tafoya, Marcia Tracy

Dona Y Tafoya retired from the State of New Mexico...

Jan 24, 2022

Dolores T. Garcia of Santa Cruz, NM born April 1, 1945, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home.

Known to many as Dollie, preceding her death are her parents, Frank and Maria Luisa Garcia.  Brothers, Charlie and Phillip Garcia. Sisters, Mary Rider and Mary Allison; sister-in-law Helen Garcia.  Mother-in-law, Feliz Lujan. Nieces and nephews, Daphnie and...