Martin D. Lujan
May 26, 2024
Martin David Lujan, 59, a life long resident of San Pedro, NM, born on February 1, 1965, took his last breath on May 25, 2024, exactly where he would have wanted to be, right outside his childhood home in San Pedro, NM.
Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Orlando and Josephine Lujan; siblings: Cecilia, Adrian, Manuel, Gerard and Mark.
He...
Marcia Kay Richardson
May 26, 2024
Marcia Kay Richardson
3/23/1936 - 5/26/2024
Marcia Richardson (Clapper) was born March 23, 1936, to Lawrence and Hazel Clapper in Hopewell, Pennsylvania. As the youngest of three sisters, Marcia was raised as a small child on a small farm in Yellow Creek, PA. In the early 1940’s her father took a job as an electrician in the Kerr-McGee steel mill and the...
Ramoncita Garcia
May 26, 2024
Ramoncita Garcia, 91, born in El Guache and a lifelong resident of Medanales, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Ramoncita was preceded in death by her husband Jose; “Primo” Ben Garcia Jr.; daughter Joy Garcia-Moya; and son Gerald Garcia.
Ramoncita is survived by her children: Rita (Carlos) Salazar, Dorothy (Angelo) Jimenez, Gene (Linda) Garcia, Ramon (Georgiana) Garcia, Susan (Gene) Garcia,...
Patricia Quintana
May 25, 2024
Patricia Quintana, 71, of Pojoaque Pueblo, NM, passed away peacefully at home May 25, 2024.She was preceded in death by her parents Patricio and Mary D. Quintana; Godparents Juan and Petra Gutierrez and her brothers Mark and Alvin Duran.Patricia is survived by her children Jon Patric Baros and Nicolle Baros (Bevjan); Grandchildren Jaysin and Lovely Baca Godchildren; Charles Quintana, Julian...
Dominic Tafoya
May 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the kind, loving, and humble hearted, Dominic N. Tafoya. Dominic, a 48-year-old resident of Truchas, NM, left this world on Friday May 24, 2024.
Dominic is survived by his mother Patricia DeAguero Tafoya (Patsy) and was preceded in death by his father Ray Tafoya.
He is also survived by his brother...
Glenn Archuleta
May 24, 2024
Glenn V. Archuleta, 47, passed away after a short illness on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Glenn, born on June 1, 1976, was a native of Santa Cruz, NM, and worked as a Security Police Officer for LANL. He enjoyed being in the mountains, camping, hunting, and spending time with...
Pauline Elizabeth Amador
May 23, 2024
Pauline Amador, age 83, a resident of La Mesilla, NM, slipped into the arms of our loving heavenly father on May 23, 2024. Pauline was married for 55 years to the love of her life Robert Amador. Pauline and Robert moved to Espanola in 1984 and became proud owners of the Enchanted Mesa Mobile Home Park in La Mesilla where...
Maria Irene Fernandez
May 22, 2024
Maria Irene Fernandez, 95, went Home to her Creator on Wednesday May 22, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1928 in Ojo Sarco, N.M. to Jose Onesimo Pacheco Sr. and Evangelina Armijo Pacheco.
She was wife and mother first and she worked for the community of Ojo Sarco as assistant Postmistress, Clerk and Gas attendant, assistant bus driver until retirement....
Steven Mark Montoya
May 22, 2024
Steven Mark Montoya, 54, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in the Espanola Valley on June 30, 1969.
Steven was preceded in death by his mother Bernie Guinn and his father Harold Guinn Sr.; grandparents Steferino and Elviria Valdez; uncle Fernando Valdez and Isidoro Valdez; nephew John Ray Gurule.
Steven is...
Sharon Dalrymple
May 22, 2024
DALRYMPLE, Sharon Maureen (Kimmons), 84, formerly of Espanola passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Lancaster, CA. A NM native she was born in Las Vegas and graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1957. She was very proud of her New Mexico heritage. Sharon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. She was a past Worthy Matron...
Luella Pettingill-Gonzalez
May 20, 2024
Luella (Lou) Pettingill-Gonzalez was born June 27, 1945, in Chama, NM. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend.
Luella was preceded in death by Royal and Stella Elwess Sr., Allen Royal Pettingill, Linda Greenwood, Allen Stanley Pettingill, and Jose Gonzalez.
She is survived by Royal Elwess Jr. and his wife, Liz, Chip Greenwood, Henry Elwess and his wife, Josephine,...
Eloy Martinez
May 20, 2024
Eloy Joe Martinez was born on Saturday, July 19, 1941, in Ojo, New Mexico. He passed on May 20, 2024, at the age of 82 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Eloy was a quiet, gentle man with a beautiful warm and honest soul strived to provide comfort and love to family and friends alike.
Eloy was preceded in death by his father Deloy...
Martha Viola Jones
May 19, 2024
Martha Viola Jones, age 72, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on May 19, 2024.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Bernadita Jones; grandparents Toribio and Ramona Olivas and Mary and Melvin Jones; aunts Lugardita Maestas and Carmen Silva; and uncle Juan Olivas.
Martha is survived by her sister Mary Pauline Martinez of Espanola; nephew Robert Martinez...
Prudencio Chacon
May 19, 2024
Prudencio Chacon Jr., age 84, a resident of El Rito, NM, passed away on May 19, 2024.
Prudy was preceded in death by his sons, Stephen and Roy Chacon; parents, Jose P. and Anna Maria Chacon; father-in-law, Casimiro Perezchica; mother-in-law, Juanita Reyes; sisters, Agapita “Connie” Lucero, Joanne Chacon, Prescilla Gaviria and Beatrice Gonzales; half-sister, Dumitilia Peterson; brothers, Tony Chacon, Tomas Chacon...
Belinda Rosie Koenig
May 18, 2024
Belinda Rosie Koenig peacefully left this world to be with our Lord on May 18, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 77. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Joe and Amelia Maestas, sister, Lillian Maestas, and brother, Raymond Maestas. Belinda is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Henry Koenig, daughter, Elizabeth Dominick, son-in-law, Michael Dominick...
Richard (Rick) Shaw
May 17, 2024
Richard (Rick) H. Shaw, born on November 12, 1942, of Alcalde, NM, was called home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024.
Rick was preceded in death by his father and mother, Brad and Barbara Shaw; his brother Mark Shaw; his father-in-law Richard Valdez; and his grandchildren Ricky and Reyna Martinez, and Feona Kraut.
Rick is survived...
Christopher Serrano
May 15, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Serrano, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. Christopher entered eternal life on May 15, 2024.
Christopher was born on May 29, 1982, in Espanola, NM. He was the second child of Sammy Martinez and Yvonne Serrano. He was a resident of Chimayo, NM, for most...
Elaine Martinez
May 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Elaine M. Martinez, on May 14, 2024, in her childhood home following a brief illness. She was born in Fairview on November 30, 1950, and was raised in Alcalde, NM.
Elaine was preceded in death by her grandparents who helped raise her, Trinidad and Camilo Medina; mother Lizzie Medina;...
Ferminio Marcelino Valdez
May 14, 2024
Ferminio M. Valdez, passed away peacefully at age 80 on May 14, 2024. Born in Coyote, NM, on July 09, 1943.
Fermie was preceded in death by parents Merejildo and Emilia; siblings Avenilde Lopez (Jose), Pedro, Vidal (Poly), Josephine Martinez (Raymond), Sergen Martinez (Eustavio-Gus), Delfinio (Consuelo); special Sister-in-Law Cecilia Ortiz (Art).
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Julia;...
Eliza M. Maestas
May 12, 2024
Eliza M. Maestas, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024. She was born on July 2, 1922, to Salvador and Veneranda Valdez.
Eliza was a wonderful person who loved to cook and share her food with anyone who visited. She always loved to dance, especially the polka. She kept records of the family and was considered the family genealogist. She...
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