All Obituaries

Maria Porfiria Salas, 89, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away peacefully at Vida Encantada Rehab and Nursing Home with her daughter by her side on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  She was born on February 21, 1934 to George and Maria Lucero.  In August, 1959 Maria was married to Florencio Salas in Las Vegas, New Mexico.  She was loved by many who loved her and will be missed tremendously by her family.  Maria was very kind and hardworking with a beautiful smile and most of...

Julianita Christine “Kiki” Montano, 66, a lifelong resident of San Jose, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 24, 1956 to Rogerlio and Guadalupe Montano who preceded her in death.  Kiki is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Joe Tafoya of San Jose, NM; her daughters: Erica (Michael) and Ashley (Adam); granddaughters: Marissa (David) and Makayla (John Cruz, Jr.) all of San Jose, NM; her...

Frank Armando Griego died unexpectedly on March 19, 2023 in Linhai, The Republic of China.  He was born on January 19, 1961 in Las Vegas, NM.  He is the son of Frank Griego stepmother Carmen) and mother, Adele Montoya (deceased 12/26/2021).             Frank graduated from West Las Vegas High School in 1980.  He was a member of the 1978 state championship baseball team as well as the 1978 district championship football...

Mary E. Ulibarri, 83, a resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in the arms of her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ulibarri; and her parents,  Antonio and Bernadita Pacheco.  She is survived by three daughters:  Gloria Ulibarri, Corrine Romero (Nick), and Annie Tapia (Ronald); two sons:  Valentin Ulibarri (Darlene) and Reynaldo Ulibarri; a sister, Rose Martinez; a brother Mauricio Pacheco (Mary); a...

            Lydia Quintana, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 16, 2023.  She loved going to the casinos and gardening.  She enjoyed looking after her great-granddaughter and her beloved dog, Chicky.  She worked at a CNA for 26 years at Vida Encantada Nursing and Rehab Center.             She is survived by son, David Quintana (Crystal); grand...

Romana M. Romo 80, went home with the Lord on February 23, 2023. She was born and raised in El Llano and currently a resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Romana was born on October 9, 1942. She was united in marriage on August 8, 1960, to Felix R. Romo.   She enjoyed working on crafts such as art, crocheting and cooking. She enjoyed family time and just loved being in the company of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband...

Ramon Chris Martinez, 84, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on February 22, 2023 at the Mountainview Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corina Martinez; his parents, Secundino and Cleotilde Martinez; a brother, Anthony Martinez; and a great-grandchild, Nikolai Roman Wehmeier.             He is survived by his daughter, Christina Lovato and husband Frank of Las Vegas, NM;...

Damacio “Danny” Rivera passed away on January 9, 2023, in Ribera, New Mexico surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born in Sands, New Mexico to Andalecio and Tillie Rivera on December 2, 1948. He is preceded in death by his wife Geneva Rivera, his father Andalecio, grandparents Nicholas and Viviana Tapia, siblings: Eddie Rivera, Mike Rivera, Selina Benavidez, In-Laws Nick and Eufelia Archuleta, brothers, and sisters in law Nazario and Rosina Herrera, Hernandez and Manuel...

With sadness, we announce the passing of Catalina Martinez, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend, to all whose lives she touched.  On December 20, 2022, she left us peacefully sleeping at her daughter’s home in Artesia, NM.  She was in her 85th year.             She was born on April 30, 1937 in Durango, Mexico in a two street village.  In 1955 Catalina traveled to the US seeking a new...

Nick D. Jaramillo, 81, a Las Vegas native, retired teacher and coach, passed away peacefully at his home in Dixon on December 14, 2022, following an extended battle with dementia. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Yolanda Jaramillo; three sons, Willie Jaramillo (Sandra), Joseph “JoJo” Jaramillo, and Elías Jaramillo; two daughters, Ane Romero (Ryan Force) and Sonia Jaramillo; seven grandchildren, Destiny, Jeren, Mercedes, Alize, Brianna, Andoni, and Niko....