Obituary Listing

Dec 24, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rosa M. Sanchez, 98, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend to all who’s lived she touched. Rosa was a life-long resident of Alcalde and made her journey to her heavenly home on Friday, December 24, 2021. She was born on June 7, 1923, in Cebolla,...

Dec 23, 2021

Carmen L. Martinez was born on January 21, 1946, in Santa Fe, NM, and was a long-time resident of Santa Cruz. She passed away on December 23, 2021, at the age of 75 from Alzheimer’s disease. Carmen was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents Erminio and Alejandrina...

Dec 23, 2021

Bobby L. Padilla, 70, was born on January 14, 1951 in Mora, New Mexico. He passed away on December 23, 2021 at his home in Tierra Azul, New Mexico surrounded by his family.

Bobby is proceeded in death by his Father Agustin Padilla, his sisters Pauline Padilla-Rodriguez and infant sister Mary Padilla, grandparents Malaquias Padilla and Maria...

Dec 23, 2021

Dulcinea known to most as Candy passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021, at the age of 77. She will be truly and dearly missed by all who knew her and had the privilege of meeting this wonderful woman. She was always willing to help anyone anytime she could. Candy worked as a custodian for over 20 years for...

Dec 23, 2021

Richard Herrera of Espanola (82) was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 23, 2021.  He was born near Trinidad, Colorado to Daniel Herrera and Eva Maldonado.  He was a longtime resident of Espanola, NM. He joins the love of his life Angela (Nanny) Valdez in heaven along with his parents Daniel Herrera and Eva...

Dec 22, 2021

Ruth Lopez-Lujan 59 and Alfred C. Lujan 65 With deep sadness, we announce the passing of two incredible souls.

Ruth Renee Lopez-Lujan, age 59, spread her beautiful butterfly wings on December 22, 2020, at her home in Jaconita, NM. Exactly one year later, she was met by her husband Alfred Carl Lujan, age 65, of Jaconita, NM,...

Dec 22, 2021

Celstino (Tino) C Garcia, 73, a lifelong resident of Lyden, New Mexico was called home December 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his son Tino Jr. (Tinito) Garcia, and his daughter Valerie Garcia, His grandsons Richard Aragon, and Elijah Valdez. Parents Alejandrino (Alex) Garcia. and Elmiria Garcia Trujillo. His Twin Brothers, Herold and Gerald Garcia, Nephews Santiago...

Dec 22, 2021

Donilia I Montoya 82, a resident of Santa Fe NM passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 22, 2021. Donilia is preceded in death by her parents Euroquio and Carmen Romero, uncle Trinidad Romero, husband Juan R. Montoya Sr, daughter Marilyn Montoya, and son Juan R. Montoya Jr. Donilia is survived by her brothers Paul Romero, Nino Romero, Abie Romero,...

Dec 21, 2021

We are greatly saddened at the loss of our dear Angela Duran. Our loss is heavens’ gain. Angela is now with her Savior and friend, Jesus.

Angela was to go-to-person for her family and many friends. If you needed someone to talk to, if you needed encouragement or just a friend, Angela was always there for you...

Dec 21, 2021

Margarita “Maggie” Dominguez, born on June 12, 1924 in Chamisal, NM to Victoriano and Casimira Dominguez, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the age of 97, peacefully, with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Eufelia (Willie) Rodriguez, Pilar Dominguez, Clora (Reynaldo) Lopez,...

Dec 20, 2021

Ernest G. Lopez 62, a lifelong resident of Truchas, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly due to a car accident on December 20, 2021.

Ernest is preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him as their own, Cipriano and Mariquita Lopez; Mother, Dorothy Lovato; Siblings, Becky, Cynthia, and Gabriel Lovato. In-laws, Dilio and Anita Archuleta.

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Dec 19, 2021

Maria “Mary” A. Martinez, 58, of Chama, New Mexico, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Mary was a very caring and loving mother, grandmother, companion, sister, aunt, and friend. Mary was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Julian & Andrea (Romero) Martinez, her mother whom she adored, Adela Martinez, her stepfather, Max...

Dec 18, 2021

Emma Romero, a resident of Farmington originally of Coyote New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.

She is proceeded in death by her Husband Clarence Romero, Parents Frank and Adela Montoya, Siblings Agapito Montoya, Donaldo Montoya, Lucella Brommer, Frank Montoya and Luis Montoya.

Her in-laws Federico and Guadalupe Romero.

Emma enjoyed...

Dec 18, 2021

Margarita Martinez, 98 from Ensenada, NM, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born in Ensenada, NM on August 23, 1923, to George and Genara Valdez. She was a devoted Catholic and a long time Mayordoma of the San Joaquin Church in Ensenada, NM. Margarita worked for the Chama Valley...

Dec 18, 2021

Fred Rodarte was born on August 15, 1964, in Embudo, New Mexico. He passed away on December 18, 2021.

Fred was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Federico and Abelita Gallegos; paternal grandparents Frumencio and Elisa Rodarte, Uncles Juan Jacobo, Jose, Flavio, and Margarito Gallegos; Elmer, Enos, and Michael Rodarte, and his uncle Lee Maestas.

Dec 17, 2021

Caleb Luke Romero passed on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Canyon Country, CA.  He was only 20 years old.

Caleb was born in Valencia, California on December 22, 2000.  Although he was a beloved and cherished only child of his parents, he had many brothers from his chosen family of friends including Elliot, Sam, Ben, Phenix and...

Dec 16, 2021

Bernie Q. Martinez passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born in Espanola, NM on March 28, 1926, to Jose C. Quintana and Reyes Quintana.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Jesus Martinez, daughters; Jeannie Vasquez & Terri Rodriguez, parents; Reyes & Jose C. Quintana, brother; Carmel Quintana, sister; Rosela Quintana.

Bernie...

Dec 15, 2021

Eric N. Martinez, 32 A resident of Arroyo de Agua passed away on December 15, 2021. Eric Martinez is preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents Alfredo and Rafealita Martinez, Aunt Rayna Montoya, Uncles; Johnny Cata and Lonnie Martinez. Eric grew up in Arroyo de Agua and graduated from Espanola Valley High School, he never knew a stranger and...

Dec 14, 2021

Eloy Lujan 97 , a resident of Espanola, New Mexico passed away on December 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Rose Lujan; Daughters, Barbara Lujan and Lucille Rodriguez; Parents, Jose Alfredo and Amada Lujan; Sisters, Sarah, Endalesia, and Isabel; Brothers, Louis, Leopoldo, Ruben, Alfredo, and Augustine. Eloy was employed as a salesman for Hunter...

Dec 14, 2021

Mary Beth Newsom Shymkus, age 89 of Espanola, New Mexico passed away on December 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by husband Harold (Hal) Shymkus, parents Frank and Mary Newsom, and sister Martha May Newsom of Columbus, Indiana. Mary Beth was born and raised in Bartholomew County, Columbus, Indiana. She graduated from Columbus High School and continued her...