Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2020

VIOLA MARIE BACA , 81, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt started her journey on December 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Pasqualita Baca; brothers, Joseph, William, and Leon Baca; sisters, Helen, Catherine, Matilda, Reycita, and Alice Baca. Viola was born in Santa Clara Pueblo...

Dec 11, 2020

CHERYL R. VARGAS (RENEE), 47, a resident of Española who lived a lot of her life in Colorado, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Balderrama; maternal grandparents, Sabinano and Angelina Lovato; paternal grandparents, Armando and Estella Vargas; uncles, Joe Ulibarri, and Rick Vargas,; brother, Patrick D. Vargas;...

Dec 11, 2020

Elipio G Garcia, Sr. 83, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Canoñes was called home Friday, December 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Elipio was preceded in death by his Loving Wife Antonia O. Garcia, Parents Isabel and Genoveva Garcia, In-Laws Emiliano and Angelica Aragon, daughter, Judith Garcia; Siblings, Christerna, Eligio, Mizel, and Alfredo Garcia; and his son-in-law, Joseph...

Dec 10, 2020

RUBEL ERNEST LEYBA, son, father, cousin, nephew and friend was called upon unexpectedly to his resting place as he was taken to Heaven on December 10, 2020 at the age of 42. There he will be greeted by his loving sister, RoseAnne; maternal grandparents, Zebedeo and Frutosa Martinez; paternal grandparents, Fred and Margaret Leyba; uncle, Marcus Martinez;...

Dec 10, 2020

AUBREY (ORB) JAMES EVANS , 56, a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Orb was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Evans and his father, James Evans. For the last fifteen years before his passing Orb was a caregiver to his mother. For the good part of his life he worked...

Dec 9, 2020

Joe E. Borrego, 84, a resident of El Guique, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  He was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Borrego, his parents, Delfinio and Clara Borrego, and his brother, Richard Borrego.  He is survived by his lovely wife Tina T. Borrego of 66 years; six children, Evelyn Martin, Theresa...

Dec 9, 2020

Randall Scott Chavez Jr., 23, a resident of Espanola, went to join the Lord on 12/9/2020 after battling a short illness. He was a beautiful soul that blessed every person he met with his presence. Randall had a way of making a person feel special. He had a beautiful and unique way of expressing himself. Randall was extremely skilled...

Dec 8, 2020

We mourn the loss of our lovely and beloved Sally who went home to her Heavenly Father on December 8, 2020.  Words alone cannot describe her kindness, generosity and her faithful devotion to God and family.  Sally truly believed in the healing power of the Holy Rosary.  She had a devout devotion to our Blessed Virgin Mary and her...

Dec 8, 2020

CHARLIE CHACON, 100, a resident of Española and his ancestral home of Cebolla, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricio and Maximiana Chacon; grandfather, Epimenio Chacon; infant brothers, Clovis and Primo Carnera; infant sister, Emma and grandson, Matthew D. Reitzel. Charlie served in the Navy in WWII, the...

Dec 5, 2020

PERFY MAESTAS, 84, a resident of Espanola, was called up to Heaven to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1936 to Tomas and Francesquita Maestas.  She was a sibling of six sisters and three brothers.  Perfy was preceded in death by her parents Tomas and Francesquita Maestas.  Brothers; Manuel Maestas, Adan...

Dec 4, 2020

The families of Raymond Lujan and Maria “Sophie” Manzanares cordially announce the following: A rosary will be recited on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz with a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial immediately to follow at the Santa Cruz Cemetery in El Llano.

Dec 4, 2020

Maria “Sophie” Manzanares (85), of Hernandez went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio and Delfinia Lujan of Santo Nino, husband Frank Manzanares, sons David and Leonard Floyd Manzanares, her siblings Juan Lujan, Frank Lujan, and Helen Montoya, son-in-laws Edward Martinez and Jerry Foropoulos, grandchildren Edward Martinez...

Dec 3, 2020

Ross Ortega, age 89, a resident of Hernandez NM, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  Ross was preceded in death by his parents Federico and Adelida Ortega. Brother Fred (Lico) Ortega, Sisters, Annie Garcia, Margie Graham and Cordelia Trujillo. Ross is survived by his brother, Orlando Ortega (Ernestina), and sister Julia Garcia.  Also, a...

Dec 3, 2020

Asusena “Susie” Corrales a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend went to be with our Lord on December 3, 2020.  Susie was a devout Catholic who was raised with strong Christian values, which she shared with her family.  She enjoyed her day by spending time with family and in prayer.  Susie was preceded in death by her parents...

Dec 3, 2020

Abedon Trujillo, 83, left to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 3, 2020. He passed peacefully at home with his loved ones at his side. Abedon was born to Federico and Clarita Trujillo on March 21, 1937. As a young man, he took great pride in caring for his parents, as his older brothers were in the military and unable...

Dec 1, 2020

On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Deana Gilberta Ortiz, life-time resident of Nambé, New Mexico, passed away at the age of 51.

Deana was born on April 2, 1969 in Santa Fe, NM to Gilbert R. Ortiz and Emilie Barrone Ortiz. She graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe where she maintained cherished relationships with so...

Nov 29, 2020

Juanita A. Casados of El Guique left this earth on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at age 90 after having lived a long and good life (DOB 2/8/1930).  Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Emilia and Atanacio Archuleta of Chamita, husband Pedro A. Casados of El Guique and all her siblings, i.e. sisters Margaret Salazar, Polly Barnhart, Lugarda Maestas...

Nov 28, 2020

Joseph Gene Lopez, 82, a resident of Lyden, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born to Ercilia and Amador Lopez on August 30, 1938. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, beloved daughter Theresa Anne Lopez, beloved son-in-law Eddie Gallegos, brothers George Lopez, Chuck Mollohan, nephew Georgie Lopez,...

Nov 28, 2020

Orlando Johnnie Torres, 46,  a resident of Cordova went with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Orlando loved helping everyone and always made people feel welcome. He always had a smile on his face, he always made you laugh with his great personality, and he was a great person to be around. He was preceded in death by...

Nov 28, 2020

Tracy Lynn Loretto, a resident of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the age of 39. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Paulita and Margarito Sandoval, grandmother Ada Maribel, grandfather Johnny Loretto, uncle Jeff Loretto, aunt and uncle Eloisa and Jimmy Romero. Tracy was born in Santa Fe, NM on March 2, 1981 to Cindy and Leigh Loretto. She was raised in Pojoaque,...