Peggy Griego
Sep 26, 2023
Peggy A. Griego
Born October 17, 1959
Date of Death September 26, 2023
Peggy Griego – 63, a resident of Velarde, NM, passed away on September 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Ben Roybal; grandchild Isaiah Maestas; Ermelina and Nicolas Gonzales who were considered her in-laws.
Peggy is survived by her loving partner of 25 years, Richard...
Eliseo "Cheo" Montoya
Sep 26, 2023
Eliseo “Cheo” Montoya, 78, resident of Alcalde, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 26, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Cheo, as most people knew him, was born on June 11, 1945. He was the second of four children born to Alfredo and Jerry Montoya. He was born and lived most of his life in Alcalde. ...
Paul C. Rivera Sr.
Sep 24, 2023
Paul C. Rivera Sr., 82, a resident of Espanola, NM, originally of Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away on September 24, 2023.
Paul is preceded in death by his wife Roberta “Bobbie” Rivera, daughter Annette Rivera, parents Maclovio and Eutilia Rivera and brother Gabriel Rivera.
Paul was a simple good, happy man that enjoyed life to the fullest. His Blessings were...
Diana Ocana
Sep 24, 2023
Diana Ocana; age 70, a resident of El Rito, NM, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 24, 2023.
She had a bubbly personality, loved life and was always willing to help out. She was everybody’s mama. Her two passions were helping people as a nurse and crocheting baby blankets for everyone. She loved her granddaughter with all her...
Peter Anthony Baca
Sep 23, 2023
Peter Anthony Baca, 51 years old, a resident of Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away on September 23, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his mother Rosabelle Baca Anaya, brother Michael Anaya, grandparents Pedro and Eloisa Baca, aunts and uncles Eva Baca, Gracie Baca, Julian and Maxine Trujillo, Lupe Baca, Sefie Baca, Henry Trujillo and other relatives.
He is survived...
Patty Jane Sherwood
Sep 23, 2023
Patty Jane Sherwood, 60, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on September 23, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mabel Sherwood; siblings, Leroy Sherwood, Faustino Gilbert Sherwood, Erma Montoya and Dennis Sherwood; nephews, Robert Trujillo, Kevin Romero, Michael Sherwood.
Patty is survived by her siblings Carlos Sherwood, Judith Sherwood, Corrine Martinez (Jerry), Albert Sherwood, Debbie...
Nikki B Bustos
Sep 22, 2023
Nikki Bustos - 41, of Espanola, was welcomed to her eternal home Friday, September 22, 2023 as the fall equinox moon was in perfect harmony of darkness and light with the Libra. She is survived by her mother, Nanette Valerio, father Leonard Bustos, sister Dani Bustos and her partner Alyssa De La Torre.
Nikki was an accomplished artist,...
Andrew Garcia
Sep 21, 2023
Andrew Garcia, 35, from Chimayo, NM, passed away on September 21, 2023, at his home in Chamita, NM. Andrew was born on September 15, 1988.
Andrew is preceded in death by his parents Lionel R. Garcia and Martha Garcia; brothers Lionel I. Garcia and Michael Garcia; sister Martina Garcia; nephew Charlie Hite; special friend Donald Archuleta.
Andrew enjoyed camping, fishing,...
Gail Joan McFarlane
Sep 21, 2023
Gail Joan McFarlane passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2023. She lived her life to the fullest with her many friends and large family by her side. Listening to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles was one of her favorite pastimes, and she went to many rock concerts in her day. In her downtime, Gail enjoyed listening...
Tony Edward Visarraga
Sep 21, 2023
Tony Edward Visarraga, 91, a Korean Veteran, born in Penasco to Abel and Senaida Visarraga, passed away peacefully at home.
Tony is preceded in death by his beloved wife Luisa; son-in-law Macario Griego; brother’s Abreliano and wife Lucy, Albino and wife Vangie, and George Visarraga; nephew’s Joseph and Leroy; neice Veronica Lopez.
Tony is survived by his children Edward, Tony...
Jonathan M. "Red" Garcia
Sep 21, 2023
Jonathan M. Garcia Sr. (Red), 72, was born in Espanola, NM, on April 14, 1951, went to spent eternal life with his heavenly Father on September 21, 2023. He married the love of his life Jennette M. Garcia in 1972 and lived in Hernandez, NM, until his passing.
Jonathan was the second child and first son of nine children.
After...
Anthony Gomez
Sep 20, 2023
Anthony Lionel Gomez, 40, A resident of Dulce, NM passed away on September 20, 2023. He was an oil and gas production operator.
He is preceded in death by his father Andrew Gomez Sr., brother David Gomez, grandfather Francisco Orlando Gomez Sr., mother Yvette Puerto, grandfather Leonard Puerto, grandmother Camilla Montoya, and uncle Wade Puerto.
A rosary for Anthony will...
Delfino Guzman Gonzalez
Sep 18, 2023
Delfino Guzman de 73 anos de edad, residente de Espanola se fue con dios despues de una enfermedad el18 de Septiembre del 2023.
El es procedido en Muerte por su padre Eliseo Guzman, Madre: Francisca Guzman Gonzalez, Abuelo paternal Delfino Guzman Abuela paternal: Maria de Jesus Hernandez. Abuela maternal: Sirenia Alcantar. Abuelo Maternal: Severo Gonzalez
Y muchos otros familiars sercanos.
Delfino Guzman es sobrevivido, por su esposa de 54 anosEvangelina Guzman , sus hijos. Delfino (jr) Guzman, Jesus Guzman, Sus hijas Evangelina Guzman, Oralia, Guzman , Jessica Rodriguez. Sus hermanos Villebaldo, Juan, Eliseo Guzman, Sus hermanas Selina, Adela, Cecilia, Naomi, y Rosa . Tambien por sus nietos, Yair...
Mary Frances Ocaña
Sep 17, 2023
It is with heavy loving hearts the family of Mary Frances Griego Ocaña, announce the date she was called home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2023, in El Rito, New Mexico. Mary Ocaña was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend of the El Rito Community, the El Rito Elementary School, and the...
Manuel Ruben "Shubby" Lujan
Sep 16, 2023
Manuel (Ruben) Lujan (aka Shubby), age 72, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his children Manuel, Michael and Carlos Lujan; his parents Manuel and Siria Lujan; sister Catherine Salazar; brother Ronny Lujan; brothers-in-law Benny Arellano and Gilbert Arellano; sister-in-law Ellen...
Lillian M. Guillen
Sep 16, 2023
Lillian Maestas-Guillen, 80, resident of Alcalde, NM, passed away on September 16, 2023. Lillian was born on September 20, 1942, to Marcelina and Manuel Maestas. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and God mother as well as a friend to anyone she met and welcomed everyone into her home. Lillian worked with the Espanola Public Schools...
Henry A. Abeyta
Sep 14, 2023
Born October 23, 1953, Henry A. Abeyta passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2023. A 1971 graduate of Española Valley High School, Henry (aka Ricky or Hank) proudly played trumpet in the marching band and football for the Hornets. He also earned the highest Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout, organizing and supervising the placement of hundreds of luminarias along...
Kevin M. Joseph
Sep 13, 2023
Kevin M. Joseph, age 66, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with his loving family at his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Joseph; parents-in-law, Joe I. Sr., and Ramoncita Salazar; and grandparents, Russell and Fern Joseph, and Frank and Mary Succetti.He is survived by his loving wife of...
Reina Amor Garcia
Sep 11, 2023
Reina Amor Garcia, 24, passed away on September 11, 2023, from complications due to a horrific car accident she sustained 10 years ago. Reina was a very beautiful source of love and light from the moment she came into this world and until her last breath. She was born 2 months after her father was tragically killed and became a...
Jose "Pete" Maestas
Sep 11, 2023
Jose Pete Maestas, age 82, a lifelong resident of Chili, NM passed away peacefully in his home on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. Pete is preceded in death by his father Enrique Maestas; mother Adelina Maestas; granddaughter Krisanne Salazar; nephew Juanito Valerio; parents-in-law, Jose and Teodorita Salazar; brother-in-law, Salomon Salazar and his wife Flora; sister-in-law, Cleo Lopez...
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