Obituary Listing

Apr 22, 2021

Arthur “Art” Blea, 73, adoring husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, dedicated educator and avid golfer, passed away suddenly after a brief battle with cancer on April 22, 2021.

Arthur was born on May 26,1947 in La Junta, Colorado. When he was a young boy, his family relocated to the small rural village of Rainesville, New Mexico...

Apr 21, 2021

Alfred Padilla 79, of Espanola, NM passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021.  He was born on May 17, 1941 to Juan B. Padilla and Margartia Torres of Truchas.  Alfred was preceded in death by his parents Juan B. Padilla and Margarita Torrez, son Alfred Padilla Jr, brother Preciliano Padilla, sister Angie Duran, Adelina Barela, Esneda Trujillo, niece Connie Padilla, nephews Phil Dominguez, Elijio...

Apr 20, 2021

Melicia A Gonzales 91, of Llano De San Juan passed away on April 20,2021 surrounded by loved ones, She was born May 14,1929 to Alejandro & Soraida Gonsalez, She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Benjamin Lujan, Cilo Gonzales, Eli Gonzales, and Abran Gonzalez. She survived by her niece Faby(leo) Mondragon who was also know as...

Apr 19, 2021

It is with immense sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Richie” Van Swearingen of Chimayo, NM on the early evening of April 19, 2021. Richie passed away after lengthy illnesses while being attended by Cardiac ICU staff members at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM with his mother at his side. He had just celebrated...

Apr 18, 2021

Valente Terrazas Sandoval, Ojo Caliente passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Valente is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Ramon Terrazas, brothers, Ramon Terrazas Jr., Oscar Terrazas; sister, and Conception Jaquez.Valente came into the US in the mid 60’s.  Becoming a rancher all his life.  Always surrounded by his wife and 9 children.  Passing on his mechanical...

Apr 18, 2021

KATIE KIRKWOOD, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Melisendro Maestas and Sinodocea Maestas; sister, Merry Noel Sayas, Jenny Gonzales, brothers, Elijio, Tony and Mel Maestas; son, Steven Duran; granddaughter, Katie Angel Duran and grandson, Mario Lopez. Katie loved everyone she could be put in a room full of standers and...

Apr 15, 2021

Samuel Montoya, 31, a former resident of Velarde, who recently moved to Greely, CO passed away April 15, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father Gilbert Montoya; maternal grandparents Veronica Waquie and Vincent Suina, and paternal grandparents Amadeo and Orselia Montoya.

Samuel was a happy go lucky guy and he was extremely intelligent....

Apr 14, 2021

Leonard “Papa” Jensen

Legacy isn’t a measure of what we accumulate; rather true legacy is the impact our life has had on others.  Papa, the simple truths for which you stood are timeless and the impact of your life is beyond measure. Your legacy lives on in the good lives of your children, grandchildren...

Apr 14, 2021

Joanne Jean Mosher Meade August 8, 1930 – February 23, 2016 Robert Eugene Meade May 11, 1930 – April 14, 2021 Joanne Mosher was born in Milton Michigan and grew up on a farm in South Bend, Indiana. She played viola in the South Bend Symphony, graduated from Mishawaka High School and worked at a clothing boutique.  She realized...

Apr 13, 2021

Priscilla A. Martinez, 93, of Vadito, NM passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021.  She was born on February 22, 1928 to Emilio and Luisita Vasquez of Peñasco.  She and her twin brother were the second youngest of fifteen children.  Priscilla was the last of her fifteen Vasquez siblings.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 49...

Apr 12, 2021

Aurelio Benavidez, 83 of Petaca passed away on April 12th,2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Carolina Pena and Damian Benavidez; brothers Vianes Benavidez, Cristobal Benavidez, Criseldo Benavidez, and Juby Benavidez; sisters Aneda Benavidez, Evlemia Gallegos, and Grace Martinez; niece Dorann Lovato, her son Jesse Lovato; nephews Jerry Benavidez, Ramon Martinez, Richard Gallegos and Joe Lovato.

Apr 12, 2021

Andres Lovato , 77, a resident of Coyote, was called to our Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Lucy Lovato. His parents, Adriana and Salomon Lovato; grandson, Marcos Lovato and sister-in-law, Genara Lovato.

Andres is survived by his children, Sandra Lovato, Bernie Lovato...

Apr 12, 2021

LEE CHACON , went to be with our heavenly father on Monday, April 12, 2021.  He was exceptional in more ways then one. He always had a smile that could light up a room. He was loving, caring and authentic, he always put others before himself. He would always help family of friends in their time of need....

Apr 11, 2021

EILEEN MARTINEZ , age 65, a resident of Chama, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 after battling pancreatic cancer. Eileen was preceded in her death by her father, Teodoro Martinez and mother, Pablita Martinez. Eileen was a very loving mother wife, grandma, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Donald Martinez; daughter, Jessica Martinez;...

Apr 11, 2021

JOEY LAWRENCE CRUZ , 62, a resident of Las Trampas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born on September 9, 1958 in Utah to Jose de Gracia and Elsa Cruz. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angel Cruz; sister, Ilene Cruz Silva; nephew, Emillio Santiago Salazar; father-in-law, Joe Fresquez and...

Apr 10, 2021

BRYAN CHRISTOPHER LUCERO , age 28 a resident of Espanola, was called away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 due to a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Sofio Ortiz.  Bryan is survived by his parents, Arlene and Ron Lucero of Albuquerque; his life partner, Michael Hunter; brother, Nathan Lucero and wife Shanea...

Apr 10, 2021

SHEILA JOY MILLER , born December 12, 1949, a resident of Penasco passed away peacefully in the comfort of her oldest daughter Sasha’s home with so much love around her on April 10, 2021. Sheila was preceded in death by her beloved son, John (Jed) Dickson; her children’s father, John Dickson, and her parents, Larry and Zelda...

Apr 9, 2021

Jerome Isaiah Gonzales, age 20, beloved son, grandson and brother peacefully passed away and went to be with the Lord on Friday April 9, 2021. He was born on December 3, 2000, to Phillip Gonzales and Cassandra Martinez, in Española New Mexico. Jerome attended Northern New Mexico College and studied in Nursing. He had a heart of gold and...

Apr 9, 2021

JULIA M. SMITH , age 61, a resident of Espanola and formerly of Velarde passed away suddenly on Friday, April 9, 2021. Julia was preceded in death by her daughter, Loretta Smith; granddaughter, Serenity Floriano; parents, Jose E. and Theresa Duran; brother, Joe E. Duran; sisters, Pearl, Loretta, and Sandra Duran; niece, Angel Duran and the father...

Apr 8, 2021

Della Lucille (Whitley) Honsinger died on April 8, 2021, in Los Alamos.

She was 106 years old, having been born on the family homestead in the Okanogan valley of North Central Washington state on February 27, 1915.

She was known as “Lucille” or “Lucy”, and became the central figure in a large extended family, remarkable...