Sarita Vega
Oct 12, 2023
Sarita Vega, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM, was called to be with the Lord on October 12, 2023, at the age of 85. Sarita was preceded in death by her husband Alfonso Cordova; son, Alfonso Cordova Jr., parents, Norberto, and Aurora Martinez; sister, Stella Martinez, and husband, Ismael; brother, Salomon Martinez, and wife Pauline Martinez; brother, Lorenzo Martinez, and...
Barbara Baca
Oct 12, 2023
Our beloved mother, Barbara Baca, 84, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Mario Baca, her parents Filadelfio and Marina Rodriguez, and sons Frank and Greg Baca. She is survived by her children Marina Lopez (Robert), Anita Baca (James Lujan), Millan Baca (Michelle Montoya), Miguel Baca, Jacobo Baca (Lucia...
Bert Kenneth Martinez
Oct 11, 2023
Bert Kenneth Martinez, “El Pajaro”, age 64, a resident of Dixon, New Mexico, has unexpectedly passed away to a better life on October 11, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bert Kenneth Martinez was born in Embudo, New Mexico, on June 16, 1959, to Tonie and Silas Martinez.
Bert Kenneth grew up in Dixon, New Mexico. He loved his mother dearly,...
Robert Steve Garcia
Oct 10, 2023
Robert S. Garcia aka “Turkey”, 81, of El Duende, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 10, 2023. Robert was born and raised in Mosquero, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents Tom and Lydia Garcia, grandmother who raised him, Theodorita Muniz, and grandson Carlos Vigil.
Robert graduated from Mosquero High School in 1961, he...
Norma Anna Barela
Oct 9, 2023
Norma Anna Barela, 30, from Espanola, NM, passed away on October 9, 2023. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and caregiver.
She is preceded in death by her great grandparents Filadelfio and Felipita Barela, Lalo and Cloudina Salazar, God-grandparents Andres and Nora Salazar, special uncle Gilbert and Dora Barela, Tia Cleotilde DeAguero, cousins Louie, Pancho, Ricky, Felisha, and...
Morgan Jacquez
Oct 8, 2023
Morgan Jacquez, 27, a resident of Cuba, originally from Youngsville, NM, passed away on October 8, 2023.
He is preceded in death by grandfathers Richard Jacquez and Ernesto Maestas, and cousin Isiah Maestas.
He is survived by fiancé Kailee Casaus, parents Ray and Martha Jacquez, brothers Raymond Jacquez (Stasia) and Diego Jacquez, grandmothers Cleo Jacquez and Belen Maestas, aunts Amy...
Michael Jon Valdez
Oct 8, 2023
Michael Jon Valdez
Life: August 15, 1965 – October 8, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the loss of our Dear Michael. He will be forever loved, forever missed, and in our hearts forever.
Michael was preceded in death by his son Nikki Valdez and his mother Rosalie Valdez.
He is survived...
Alfonso Jaramillo
Oct 7, 2023
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Jaramillo family announces the passing of our kind, brave, caring, and unimaginably generous son, brother, uncle, and friend, Alfonso Jaramillo.
Alfonso passed away peacefully in his mother’s home in White Rock, New Mexico on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Leocadio “Lucky”; niece, Kimberly Cordova; and close...
Raymon Romereau
Oct 5, 2023
Raymon Romereau (Jung Tsi’deh-Willow Bird), loved deeply, always in awe of the beauty of the world around him. He was an adventurous prankster, a collector of things he enjoyed, very intelligent, a talented artist, photographer, and always exuded a calm, steady approach in all things. He loved good conversation over a prune pie and a hot cup of tea. He...
Manuel Velasquez
Oct 5, 2023
Manuel A. Velasquez, 47, of Truchas, NM, passed away on October 5, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Cipriano and Sabinita B. Romero and Salome and Androlica Velasquez, aunt Diane Velasquez, and uncles Roger Velasquez and Tony Romero.
He is survived by his parents Charlie and Becky Velasquez, son Alejandro Martinez, uncles Ray Romero (Lillian), Nino Delfin...
Lorraine D. Ortiz
Oct 4, 2023
Lorraine D. Ortiz, 68, of Nambe, NM, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1955, to Hepalito (Paul) Sisneros and Clorovea Sisneros in Minturn, CO.
Lorraine was a beloved member of the community. She worked for the Pueblo of Pojoaque Supermarket for over thirty years. She was dedicated to the service industry. Her uniform was...
Joseph "Pepito" Pepo Ortega
Oct 4, 2023
Joseph “Pepito” Pepo Ortega was born on October 9, 1985, in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Joseph and Marcella Ortega. He departed this life at the age of 37 on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Presbyterian Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM, after a lengthy illness.
Pepito was a very friendly and outgoing person. He always had a joke to tell,...
Brenda Theresa Abeyta
Oct 3, 2023
Brenda Theresa Abeyta, 57, of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, after a hard battle with cancer.
Brenda was born to Martin and Bernadette Garcia in Española. After Brenda graduated from Pojoaque High School, she went on to study at New Mexico State University. Here is where she met the love of her life, Darroll. They...
Josephine Eva Cortez
Oct 2, 2023
Josephine Eva Cortez, 73, born on January 23, 1950, to Ernest Rodolfo and Edith Garcia in Alamogordo New Mexico. Josephine passed away at home on October 2, 2023.
Josephine was married to her late husband Charles Cortez for over 40 years. Preceded in death by Josephine’s parents Ernest Rodolfo and Edith; brother Tommy Garcia; mother and father-in-law Mr. and Mrs....
Joseph "Jojo" L. Gurule
Oct 2, 2023
Joseph "Jojo" L. Gurule, age 32, of Penasco, NM, passed away on October 2, 2023. He was born on March 2, 1991, to Joe and Sandra Gurule in Santa Fe, NM, and graduated from Penasco High School in 2009.
As a child, he was very passionate about sports, specifically basketball. His love for basketball eventually led to his decision to...
Daysi Lopez
Oct 2, 2023
Daysi Lopez, age 75, of Española, returned to The Heavenly Father’s House on October 2, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her assisted living facility in Santa Fe.
She now joins her parents Benjamin Guillen & Marcolfa Salcedo, and her late husband Norbert Lopez of Santa Cruz in eternal rest. She was blessed with two sons, Ben and Claudio, six...
Robert Matthew Vigil
Sep 27, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robbie Matthew Vigil.
He is preceded in death by his father Eluid, grandmother Ascencion, and other beloved relatives.
Robbie is survived by his beloved partner, Becky, and his daughters Nikole, Gabriella, Daniella, and Tamara, as well as his granddaughters Skylynn and Queanna. His mother, Lorraine Lopez, who all deeply treasured him.
Surviving...
Roy Martinez
Sep 27, 2023
ROY MARTINEZ
SEPTEMBER 2, 1942 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
We Love You, We Miss You, Forever in our Hearts
ROY MARTINEZ at the age of 81 was called to his celestial home in Albuquerque, NM . A rare type of cancer shortened his life with us. Our Lord heard our prayers and relieved him of prolonged suffering.
He was born...
Nazaria "Nancy" Trujillo
Sep 27, 2023
Nazaria “Nancy” Trujillo, 90, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2023.
Nancy was born in Truchas, NM, on March 11, 1933, to Heremerejildo and Epimenia Ortiz.
Nancy and her late husband Eppie Trujillo raised three children. Nancy was a homemaker after her children were born. Nancy liked to cook, crochet, and tend to her indoor and outdoor plants....
Mary Martinez
Sep 27, 2023
Mary G. Martinez, 92, was born in Santa Fe, NM on December 1, 1930, and went to be with her heavenly Father on September 27, 2023. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Martinez, in 1956 and lived in El Rancho, NM. Mary was a loving caring person who was a friend to everyone she met. She retired with...
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