Juanita Valdez
Jul 9, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Juanita Valdez passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, at the age of 84 in Albuquerque, NM, where she made her home for many years. Juanita was born on June 16, 1940, and raised in Chili, NM.
Juanita lived a life of love, laughter, and making lifelong friends in every community in which she lived. She graduated from Espanola High...
Nora Sloman
Jul 9, 2024
Nora Sloman, a resident of Abiquiu, NM, for over 40 years, passed away on November 22, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth Hayes, and her husband Dale Sloman.
Nora enjoyed reading and caring for her cats. Nora had many close friends who will miss her dearly.
A special thanks to Legacy and Ambercare for providing such good...
Audelia "Delia" Roybal
Jul 7, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Audelia (Delia) Roybal, 91, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-mother, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on July 7, 2024. A resident of El Rancho, NM, Audelia was known by many people as Delia, Lila or Mama D.
Delia was born in Nambe, New Mexico, on October 14, 1932. She was a devout Catholic and was a lifelong member of Nuestra...
Joe Dennis Garcia
Jul 6, 2024
Joe Dennis Garcia was born on September 10, 1947, and departed this world on his journey to our Lord on July 6, 2024.
Joe was a friendly, caring and outgoing person, who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a man of a few words but when he got to talking, he always had a joke to tell...
John John Naranjo
Jul 6, 2024
John John Naranjo, 35, of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Andy Vigil, parental grandparents Pete and Carmen Naranjo and Felimon and Annie Sandoval.
John was a devoted fiancé, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, Godfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend. John enjoyed life to fullest. He enjoyed spending his...
Vicente Maestas
Jul 4, 2024
Vicente Maestas, 42, a resident of Chama, NM, formerly of Hernandez, NM, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Vicente was a loving father and he enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping and fishing. He was an avid Broncos fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family and the love of his life Linda Maestas. Vicente will be remembered for his caring...
Maria Selina "Sally" Romero
Jul 4, 2024
Maria Selina (Sally) Romero, of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her close loving family on July 4, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Nambe, New Mexico on August 15th. She is preceded in death by her parents Agapito Herrera and Adelia Herrera Porter, very special grand-daughter April Espinoza, stepson Narciso...
Antonio “Ike” DeVargas
Jul 3, 2024
Antonio "Ike" DeVargas 77 of Servilleta Plaza, died suddenly and peacefully in the home of his close cousin in El Llanito, NM, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Antonio was preceded in death by his parents Louise and Tony DeVargas, his two children Antonio and Carmela DeVargas, his brothers Alfredo and Gerald DeVargas, and his nephew Adam Lujan.
He is survived by...
Blanche Helene Fishbine
Jul 2, 2024
In Loving Memory: Bonnie Fishbine (October 12, 1921 – July 2, 2024)
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bonnie Fishbine on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She departed peacefully at the Los Alamos Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born on October 12, 1921, Bonnie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harold Fishbine. She leaves behind a loving family, including her...
Dean Elmer Martinez
Jul 1, 2024
Dean E. Martinez, 49, passed to his Heavenly Home on July 1, 2024, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on July 18, 1974, in Denver Colorado. He grew up in Dixon, NM.
Dean was preceded in death by his twin brother Dion Martinez; grandparents Juan Andres and Elieza Martinez and Casimiro and Patrocinia Casados and other relatives.
Dean is...
Lucas Mel Herrera
Jul 1, 2024
Lucas Mel Herrera, age 24, a resident of La Puebla, N.M. passed away on July 1st, 2024. Born in Santa Fe, N.M. on February 17, 2000.
Lucas was the youngest of three boys. He graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 2018. He performed various occupations being a car hop at Sonic, and a pipefitter at Los Alamos National Laboratory, supporting...
Amada Gallegos
Jun 30, 2024
Amada S Gallegos was born November 30, 1932, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born in Chamita to Marcos & Germana Sisneros. She lost her mother at the age of 14 and raised her 3 siblings (Alex & Gilbert Sisneros and Lina Jaramillo) and then later married Roberto Gallegos and lived in...
Jesse Edward Martinez
Jun 30, 2024
Jesse E. Martinez, age 54, a resident of Chimayo, NM, slipped into the arms of our loving heavenly Father on June 30, 2024. Jesse was married for 36 years to the love of his life Elena Martinez. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He was filled with life, always willing to help anyone...
Andrew Sanchez
Jun 30, 2024
ANDREW A. SANCHEZ SR., 66, went to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was a man of God with a generous heart. He was a father, recent new grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Andrew worked for 33 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Maintenance Coordinator. He loved the outdoors...
Shural Lynn Pacheco
Jun 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Shural Lynn Pacheco, born February 3, 1993, passed away on June 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was a dedicated, loving, adventurous mother to her beautiful daughter, Gia. Shural had a smile that could light up a room, a contagious laugh, and the most beautiful blue eyes. Through her professional career as a...
David Patricio Rodriguez
Jun 27, 2024
David Patricio Rodriguez, 74, of La Puebla, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on June 27, 2024.
David was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Olympia Rodriguez, in-laws Ramon and Frances Padilla, brothers Juanito, Richard and Leonard Rodriguez, and Tommy Herrera who he raised as his son.
David is survived by his wife Katie...
Celina "Sally" Roybal
Jun 27, 2024
Celina “Sally” Roybal (1930-2024)
Sally Roybal, 93, of El Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born in El Rancho, NM, on September 18, 1930, to Antonio and Ursulita Trujillo. Many remember all the years Sally worked at La Mesita restaurant in Pojoaque, attending the San Antonio Catholic Church in El Rancho, joining all the events...
Jose Loretto Montoya
Jun 27, 2024
Jose Loretto Montoya, 76, a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, following a brave fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.
Jose was born to Melisendro and Lucaria Montoya in Guachupangue, New Mexico. He was the youngest of four children, and the last surviving son. He graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 1966 and immediately found a...
Gerard “Jerry” Maestas
Jun 26, 2024
GERARD “JERRY” MAESTAS - 61, beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 26, 2024. Jerry was born and raised in Lower San Pedro. Born to Sixto and Tina Maestas. Jerry planted his roots in Los Luceros.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sixto and Tina Maestas, grandparents, Joe “Chere” and Lugardita...
Orlando Madrid
Jun 26, 2024
ORLANDO O. MADRID, 80, resident of Gallina, NM, joined his wife Alice of 54 years in their heavenly home with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was a strong and gentle man of God with a generous heart. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Orlando worked as a Sawyer at Duke...
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