Martha Aragon
Feb 9, 2024
Martha Aragon, 76 years old, a resident of Chimayo, NM, was called by our Lord on February 9, 2024. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Martha was born on August 10, 1947. Martha worked for many years as a librarian. She enjoyed evening walks to the Santuario with her granddaughters. Martha had a green thumb and loved...
Valerie Giese
Feb 7, 2024
Valerie Giese, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Santa Fe New Mexico. She was born August 12th, 1951, in Winston-Salem North Carolina.
She lived in various cities throughout her life and eventually settled in Chimayo, New Mexico, where she remained for the last decade. Valerie truly lived a wild and free life, she participated in peaceful...
Helen Finch
Feb 7, 2024
Helen Louise Finch, known as “Sito” by her family, age 90, of Espanola, NM, passed away in her home February 7, 2024, surrounded by her children. Helen was born October 12, 1933, in Ohkay Owingeh, NM, the youngest girl of Fidel and Latify Merhege’s 12 children.
She attended Santa Cruz High School where she was a cheerleader and led pep rallies. She met her loving husband Gene while she was the secretary at...
Shayna Angel Valdez
Feb 6, 2024
Shayna Angel Valdez, 36, was born on February 12, 1987, and went home to be with Jesus surrounded by her loving family, on February 6, 2024, after a short illness. Shayna was humble but her presence was big. She impacted so many people with her personality and giving nature. She was never pessimistic and took obstacles head on despite her...
Dorlinda Maria Valdez
Feb 6, 2024
Dorlinda Maria Valdez
November 5, 1955 – February 6, 2024
Dorlinda Maria Valdez, of El Duende, NM, was called by our Lord on February 6, 2024, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Dorlinda is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Onesimo and Maria Inez Ortega, maternal grandparents Antonio and Tomasita Atencio, parents Sebedello and Tomasita Ortega, son James A. Sanchez, sister...
Leon Ortiz
Feb 5, 2024
Leon L. Ortiz, 59, of Cuyamungue, NM, passed away on February 5, 2024.
Leon is preceded in death by his father Richard “Dickie” Ortiz.
Leon is survived by his mother Sally Ortiz, brother Eugene Ortiz, sister Melissa (Darren), and nephews/nieces whom he boasted about and loved with all his heart; Jesse Ortiz (Sammi), Jenna Trujillo (Orlando), Adan Ortiz, Adrianna Quintana (Isaiah),...
Maria Edna Duran
Feb 4, 2024
MARIA “EDNA” DURAN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our Matriarch, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 88, after a brief illness.
Edna was born on April 16, 1935, in La Cuchilla, Chimayo, New Mexico, to Juanita and Desiderio...
Joann Chacon
Feb 4, 2024
Joann Chacon, 83 of Espanola, NM, unexpectedly passed away on February 4, 2024. She was born on January 27th, 1941, to Juan and Ignacita Chacon.
She retired from CYFD as a Home Caretaker for the elderly. After retiring from CYFD she stayed home to care for her sister, Sandra Chacon, who she loved dearly.
Joann was a mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt...
Ted Pena Jr.
Feb 3, 2024
Ted Pena Jr., 85, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness.
Ted was born to Ted and Irene Pena on January 29, 1939, in Springerville, AZ. He later went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force. Upon his release from service, Ted had...
Deborah Lynn Gallegos
Feb 1, 2024
Deborah Lynn Gallegos
November 7, 1956 – February 1, 2024
Deborah Lynn Gallegos, age 67, passed away following a lengthy illness on February 1, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her father Buddy A. Gallegos, mother Lorraine B. Gallegos, granddaughter Gabriella Lynn Pacheco, and her partner Andres Ortega.
Deborah is survived by her daughter Danielle; her grandchildren Kevin (Hope), Lorena, Helena, Aaliyah, and great grandsons Izayah and Cassius; her beloved dog Lucia; her siblings, Anthony and Elizabeth.
In her...
Candice Ashley Velasquez
Feb 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Candice Ashley Velasquez, who passed away on February 1, 2024, at the age of 34. Candice was a caring daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, auntie, and friend. She was born in Espanola, NM on August 28, 1989.
Candice was a loving person, always willing to lend a helping hand...
George Lujan
Feb 1, 2024
George R. Lujan, 77, of Jaconita, NM, was called by our Lord on February 1, 2024. George was born October 6, 1946.
George is preceded in death by his parents Ruben and Josefina Lujan; father and mother-in-law Serapio and Julia Anaya; sister Amelia Bustos (Horace); brothers Delfino Lujan, Eugenio Lujan, Michael Lujan, and Alfred Lujan (Ruth); brothers-in-law Rudy Anaya and Jimmy...
John C. Barber Jr.
Jan 31, 2024
John C. Barber Jr., age 59, born on August 19, 1964, of Santa Cruz, NM, passed away on January 31, 2024.
John is preceded in death by his mother Rosana Salazar, his uncles Paul Salazar, Richard Espinoza, and Manuel Garcia Jr., cousins Johnny Quintana, Kenny Vaughn, Isabell Jacquez, Donna Quintana and Maria Martinez.
John is survived by his father John C. Barber...
Teddy Pacheco
Jan 30, 2024
Teddy G. Pacheco, 44, of Cordova, NM, was called upon the Lord on January 30, 2024. Teddy was the only son of five sisters born to Armando and Polita Pacheco.
Teddy had a passion for his lowriders, car shows and his Harley. But nothing compared to the love he had for his wife Jeanette of 30 years, his daughters, son and grandkids...
Jesse Martinez
Jan 29, 2024
Jesse Robert Martinez, 57, from Chimayo, NM, passed away on January 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Jesse was born on July 17, 1966, in Espanola, NM.
Jesse is preceded in death by his father Remijio Martinez and his mother Roselia Vigil.
He is survived by his wife Rebecca Martinez; son Justin Martinez; mother-in-law Lupe Martinez; stepfather Leroy Salazar; stepmother Beverly Martinez;...
Mary Antonette Garcia
Jan 29, 2024
Mary Antonette Garcia, 44, Espanola, passed unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Antonette was a loving and caring mother to her three children. She was a home Health Care Provider & Retail Service Representative.
She is preceded in death by her father Pablo Garcia Jr., her grandparents Pablo L. & Maria Inez Garcia, Mariano Romero & Refugio Romero-Montoya, & Julian and Estrella...
Kasey Watson
Jan 28, 2024
Kasey Dakota Watson
Born: May 29, 1996
Passed away: January 28, 2024
Kasey is preceded in death by his mother Tara Luafalemana, maternal grandmother Mele Potasi and paternal grandfather Charles Yates.
Kasey is survived by love of his life Gianna Hamilton; children Kazhius and Keana Watson; father Shane Watson (Frances Gallegos); sister Oloa Watson (Jack); brothers Christian Watson (Lelandra) and Ezra Watson; grandmother...
Alfonso Alquin Cordova
Jan 27, 2024
Alfonso Alquin Cordova, 84, of Gallina, New Mexico passed away January 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Alfonso was born on June 5, 1939. He was a man of great faith, wisdom, and knowledge. He had a great sense of humor; always making his family and friends laugh. Alfonso was the cornerstone of his family. We all sought advice, encouragement...
Petrita Salazar
Jan 27, 2024
Petrita Juanita Salazar (née Sandoval), age 72, and a resident of Truchas, NM, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness.
Petrita was the first born to Lorenzo and Orlinda Sandoval (née Barela) on August 23, 1951, in Embudo, New Mexico. She later went on to receive her GED and proudly got her...
Lucia Martinez
Jan 26, 2024
Lucia Martinez, 95, a resident of Dixon, NM passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 peacefully at home. Lucia was born on May 19, 1928 in Dixon, NM to Margarito and Eliza Maes.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan C. Martinez; Parents Margarito and Eliza Maes; brothers Olivas, Elique and Margarito (Nuno) Maes Jr; sisters, Nancy Maes, Almeida...
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