Dolores Cecilia Sanchez
Dec 30, 2024
Dolores T Sanchez (Lolly), 76, a resident of Velarde, NM, was called to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 30, 2024. She was born in Embudo, NM, on July 18, 1948, to Elmer and Isabel Torres.
She was preceded in death by her husband Peter F Sanchez Sr.; daughter Alicia Sanchez, her Son Peter F. Sanchez Jr.; father Elmer...
Manuel B. Vigil
Jan 31, 2025
Manuel (Tico, Manny, Manuelito) Vigil born on July 17, 1981, passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 43. He was a resident of Albuquerque for the past 5 years living with his cousin Jennifer. Manuel was a native of Chimayo.
Manuel was preceded in death by his dad Bert Vigil; aunt Ida Mae Stevens; grandparents Manuel and Elsie...
Philip Aragon
Jan 29, 2025
Philip Joseph Aragon (Felipe), 56, a resident of El Llano, NM, was called home unexpectedly on January 29, 2025.
Felipe was a loving brother, son, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He loved spending time with family and friends. He will be missed dearly by people who knew him.
Felipe was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Pete and Nellie Marquez; paternal grandparents Salomon...
Maria Phoebe Petty
Jan 29, 2025
Maria Phoebe Petty Viarrial 05/09/1936- 01/29/2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our matriarch, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. A resident of the the Pueblo of Pojoaque who passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Phoebe was born on May 9, 1936, in the Pueblo of Pojoaque to Fermin and Feliciana...
Orlinda Baca
Jan 27, 2025
Orlinda “Lindy” Baca, 79, a resident of Chimayo, NM, gained her wings in the early morning hours of January 27, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Romolo and Salome Baca; grandparents, Juan de Jesus and Epimenia Baca, and Reyes and Genara Trujillo; brothers, Delfin, Leopoldo, and...
Larry G. Chavez
Jan 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Larry G. Chavez, a resident of Espanola, NM, formerly from Chimayo, NM, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family by his side.
Larry G. Chavez was born on May 27, 1967, to Arturo Chavez and Benilde DeAguero...
Georgeta Neiner
Jan 26, 2025
Georgeta Neiner of age 85, when she passed away in her home in Albuquerque, NM on January 26, 2025.
Georgeta was born in Afumati, Romania in 1939. Georgeta grew up on her family farm and witnessed World War II and the Russian occupation in 1947. She left to work in Bucharest in her twenties where she met her husband, Emil Neiner....
Melinda Garcia
Jan 26, 2025
Melinda Garcia, age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in her Los Ojos home. Melinda was born on September 25, 1956, to David Allen and Patricia (Clay) Gallegos, in Newport Beach, California. On May 18, 1974, she married Abel Garcia. Together they owned and operated the family business Garcia Sand & Gravel. In 1999, they permanently moved...
Urban Quintana
Jan 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Urban Quintana, 37, of Alcalde, NM, He passed away on January 24, 2025.
Urban was born on February 2, 1987, to Debbie Sherwood and Urban Quintana in Espanola, NM.
Urban loved to draw and do tattoos for others. He loved working on his vehicles and always being there to help his...
Edward O. Quintana
Jan 24, 2025
Edward O. Quintana, age 73, a resident of Cuarteles, passed away on Friday January 24, 2025.
Edward was preceded in death by his only son, Edward T. Quintana Jr.; parents, Jose Ignacio and Maria Agapita Quintana; brother, Donald B. Quintana; sister, Maxine L. Quintana; maternal grandparents, Cresencio and Refugito Lopez; paternal grandparents, Casimiro and Maximana Quintana; and brother-in-law, Clyde Gonzales.
Edward lived...
Eileen Romero
Jan 23, 2025
Eileen Rose Romero, 12/28/58 to 01/23/25, was born to Alfredo and Lena Gallegos.
Eileen supported her family by doing what she had a great passion for. She worked as a gardener and housekeeper for numerous families in the Los Alamos and the Santa Fe area. She had a great passion for serving and leading people to the Lord. She enjoyed adventures...
Maria Concepcion (Martinez) Phillips
Jan 22, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Maria Concepcion Phillips, born, October 4, 1947 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2025, where she was met by her maternal grandparents, Adolpho and Concepcion Martinez; paternal grandparents, Gregorita and Santiago Martinez. In this heavenly reunion, her husband, William W. Phillips; mother, Senovia, and father, Arsenio Martinez, accepted their loved one back to our original...
David Anthony Salazar
Jan 22, 2025
David Anthony Salazar
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad David Anthony Salazar, a lifelong resident of Ranchitos, New Mexico. David entered eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on January 22, 2025. His sudden passing has left a huge void in the hearts and lives of those who loved him.
Born on April 28, 1946,...
Adelina M. Quintana
Jan 22, 2025
Adelina M. Quintana, the compassionate and faithful matriarch of our Quintana and Martinez families, was born in her family home on March 14, 1924, in Cuartelez, NM, where she resided her entire life. On January 13, 2025, at the age of 100, eight weeks shy of 101, she was called home, after spending precious moments with her family and her...
Rosel Martinez
Jan 21, 2025
Rosel Martinez, a resident of Chamita NM, passed away January 21, 2025.
Rosel Martinez is preceded in death by her husband Timoteo Martinez; parents Edward and Louisita Martinez; brother Tony Martinez; Sons Louie and Donald Martinez.
She is survived by Sister Mary Martinez (Andres Mendoza); brother Herminio Martinez; son Morris Martinez, Daughter Elaine Martinez; Granddaughters Josepha and Kayla Martinez; grandsons Eli Martinez...
MaryElla Loretta Fernandez
Jan 21, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
MaryElla Loretta Fernandez (Garcia) was born on May 11, 1943. MaryElla grew up in Espanola, New Mexico. She was the second child born to Elias and Ascension (Sennie) Garcia from upper San Pedro. MaryElla attended Espanola Valley High school where she graduated in 1961. MaryElla was a cheerleader and was named “best” looking alongside her cousin Eddie Rodriguez their senior...
Paulette Mae Beitz
Jan 19, 2025
Paulette “Paula” Mae Beitz August 12, 1945 – January 19, 2025
Paulette “Paula” Mae Beitz, 79, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children, husband and two best friends, on January 19, 2025.
Paula was born on August 12, 1945, in Paris, OH. At the age of 12, her parents moved to Las Vegas, NM. She was preceded...
Loretta Garcia Leal
Jan 17, 2025
Loretta Garcia Leal died peacefully at home with her devoted husband by her side on Friday, January 17, 2025. Loretta was born on August 25, 1957, to Manuel and Marie Garcia in Espanola, New Mexico (NM). Loretta was the fifth of six children. As the child of business owners, she learned the value of hard work at a young age.
She...
Barbara Jean Wilson
Jan 16, 2025
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Barbara Jean Wilson, born 1935 on the Navajo Reservation near Gallup, NM, passed on January 18, 2025.
Barbara’s parents brought her from Santa Fe to Los Alamos in March of 1943, where her father, George Hillhouse, was in charge of the meat department of the Manhattan Project Army Commissary. Her mother, Dorothy Hillhouse, became one of the early teachers...
Dominic Gerald Bustos-Fresquez
Jan 15, 2025
Courtesy Announcement
It is with great sadness the family of Dominic Gerald Bustos-Fresquez announce his passing on December 11, 2024, at the age of 40, at his home in Roundup, MT. Dominic was born on July 28, 1984, in Albuquerque, NM, and raised in the beautiful Espanola Valley. Dominic graduated from Espanola Valley High School, Class of 2002, in Espanola, NM....
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