Obituary Listing

Jan 14, 2022

Estevan D. Gallegos of Las Trampas left to his eternal home on January 14, 2022 at the age of 31. Cremation has taken place as per his wishes.

Estevan was preceded by his maternal grandparents, Bonifacio and Carol Lopez.

Estevan grew up in Las Trampas and had many adventures with his brother Andre' and their cousins,...

Jan 13, 2022

Leonard Torrez Jr., 37, resident of Alcalde, went home to rest with our dear Lord on January 13, 2022. He was born April 5, 1984. Leonard was proceeded in death by his beloved father, Leonard Sr. just hours before his passing. He was also proceeded in death by his grandparents Juan and Anita Aldaz, and Max and Stella Torrez;...

Jan 12, 2022

Leonard Torrez, Sr. 58, resident of Alcalde, originally from Petaca, NM went home to rest with our Dear Lord, January 12, 2022. He was born August 29, 1963. Hours after his passing, he was joined by his beloved son, his best friend, Leonard Torrez Jr. Leonard Sr. is proceeded in death by his parents Maclovio and Estella Torrez, brother...

Jan 11, 2022

Rafaelita E. Martinez, age 96, a resident of Abiquiu passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Simon Martinez, Jr.; Sons: Father Vidal, Juan and Rafael Martinez; Daughters: Juanita Gallegos and Marcella Gonzales; Parents: Vicentita and Benjamin Archuleta; Sister: Elizaida Maestas and Brothers: Pacomio and Vicente Archuleta. Rafaelita is survived by her...

Jan 10, 2022

Bernie Lopez was peacefully called home on January 10, 2022, from a lengthy illness Progressive Supranuclear Palsy “PSP” at the age of 69. She was a woman of great strength and a devoted Catholic. No matter how much she suffered, she would say “God has a plan, and we are not to question his plan”. She was preceded...

Jan 10, 2022

Tomas Apodaca, 83, known by many as Tom or Tommy, left this earth to be with our Lord on Monday January 10th, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born in Santa Fe on April 5th, 1938, to Jose Apodaca and Rosita Herrera- Apodaca. He grew up in and was fond of his home community of Chamita....

Jan 9, 2022

 

Jeannette Francine Hoover, 52 a resident of Espanola Valley passed away on January 9, 2023. She attended Espanola Valley High School, and then later furthered her education by attending Northern New Mexico College where she achieved an AA in Business. She loved to cook meals for her family, and was well-known for her homemade tamales.

She was preceded in...

Jan 9, 2022

Donald J. Archuleta, 58 from Chamita, NM, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, from short illness. He is survived by his high school sweetheart Christine (Tina) Archuleta and Daughter Nichole (Andrew Garcia). His mother Julia Archuleta, his brothers Chris (Cynthia), Leonard (Mary) Archuleta. Sisters Henrietta Naranjo and Bernadette (Tim) Monaco. His Father-in-law Clyde (Clara) Vigil, Mother-in-law Virginia Vigil, brother-in-law Virgil...

Jan 8, 2022

DAVID R. ROYBAL, 76, of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home the morning of January 8, 2022, after a six-month battle with cancer. God called him home to end his suffering, and the angels came to guide him. All of us who loved him are heartbroken to lose this wonderful man. David is survived by his loving wife of...

Jan 8, 2022

Ruben Ernesto Lopez, age 72, a longtime resident of Espanola, formerly of Chamisal and born August 25, 1949 in Pueblo, Colorado went to his eternal rest January 8, 2022.

Ruben was a kind and gentle soul. He had a great sense of humor and never passed up an opportunity to tell a joke. And he loved cheeseburgers...

Jan 7, 2022

Gloria E. Garcia, 94 was born on May 26, 1927, born in Polvadera New Mexico. A resident of Coyote, NM. She was blessed to be the only girl in a family of 6 brothers. Gloria made her journey to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 7, 2022.

Gloria was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Jan 6, 2022

Stephen V. Quintana 86, a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz, NM. Went to his Heavenly home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife Rosie Quintana, Daughter Judy, and Steven the 3rd also his parents Desiderio Rafael Quintana and Clorinda. Siblings: Beatrice Martinez and husband Henry. Brother: Eloy,...

Jan 5, 2022

Adolfo R. Gasca, Jr. “Fito” 78, a resident of Velarde, NM passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Fito is preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Ermelinda Gasca; stepmothers, Mary Gasca and Alvinita Gasca; brothers, Ernie, Eddie, Jesse, David, and Horace Gasca; Paternal grandparents, Pablino and Perfecta Gasca; Maternal grandparents, Damian...

Jan 5, 2022

Jesus “Leo” Lucero, age 70, of Cuyamunge, New Mexico, passed away on January 5, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ansehmo and Maria Lucero, brothers’ Ansehmo Lucero Jr., and Leroy Lucero, sisters, JoAnn Montoya, and many other loving family and friends.

He was an avid car lover, especially when it came to...

Jan 5, 2022

Fabian R. Pacheco Sr. age 64, a resident of Chimayo (formerly of Ojo Caliente), went to be with our Lord on January 5th, 2022.  Fabian was preceded in death by his Parents Frank and Ernestina Pacheco, brother Ralph, son Frankie and granddaughter Gabriella

Fabian Sr. is survived by his sons Fabian Jr. (Sonya) and David, his daughters...

Jan 4, 2022

Ernest Salazar age 86 went to be with our lord on January 04, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ernest was a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico

Ernest Salazar was born to Manuel Salazar and Felicita Martinez in Chimayo, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Maria F Salazar and his mother Felicita...

Dec 31, 2021

Elipio “Coach” Garcia Jr., 52, a resident of Espanola was called home on Friday, December 31,2021. Elipio was preceded in death by his parents, Elipio Sr. and Antonia Garcia; infant sister, Judith Garcia; grandparents, Emiliano and Angelica Aragon, Isabel and Genoveva Garcia; father-in-law, Clyde Herrera; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Elipio grew up in Canones, New Mexico with his...

Dec 31, 2021

Jason (39) was a fun and loving husband, father, brother and son. He made the best of any situation whether it was good or bad. He loved being a coach for little league, coaching sons-Jesus, Joshua and daughter, Maria, nieces-Desi and Larissa, he loved to fish or host a Matanza or brunch/dinner with his family and siblings. Jason learned...

Dec 30, 2021

Ruben (Kino) Chavez, 87 a longlife residence of La Puebla and raised in Leyba. NM (near Villanueva) was called Home to the Lord on December 30, 2021.

Ruben (Kino) is survived by his wife, Edna Dorothy Chavez, daughters Ramona Gurule (Gilbert), Anna Marie Reza (Miguel),  Lorraine Alderate (Frank), Evelyn Tennant (Todd) and Angela Romero, grandchildren Chela, Manda,...

Dec 29, 2021

Marie Aiken, 91, a long-time resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully December 29, 2021. Marie was proceeded in death by her parents Amarante & Teresina Villareal, her only child, Wayne Edward Aiken, and numerous family members and friends.

Born Maria Carlota "Lottie" Mercedes Villareal, Marie grew up in Alcalde, NM with her loving parents, 5 brothers and...