John John Gabriel Martinez
Jan 22, 2024
John John Gabriel Martinez a resident of Chimayo, New Mexico was born on February 2, 1975 and passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2024. John is proceeded in death by his parents Ray and Viola Martinez. Maternal grandparents Santiago Lopez and Aurora Salazar. Paternal grandparents Stella Gonzales and Santiago Martinez. Godfather Armando Salazar.
John is survived by his loyal and faithful...
Richard Lucero
Jan 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a pillar of our community, Richard Lucero, a lifelong resident of Española, who passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Richard's legacy is woven into the fabric of Española, as he devoted an incredible 22 years of his life to serving as the esteemed Mayor of our beloved city.
Born on...
Edalia Crespin
Jan 19, 2024
Edalia “Confe” Crespin – 85, was born November 8, 1938, in Nambe, New Mexico. She went home to be with our Lord on January 19, 2024. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her children after a lengthy courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
She is preceded in death by her husband Julio Crespin, her parents Antonia “Toni” and Cornelio Herrera Sr.;...
Frances Martinez
Jan 18, 2024
Frances Martinez was born on December 8, 1938. She passed away on January 18, 2024.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents Ruben Garcia and Marcella Gonzales, her brother Arthur Garcia, her beloved son Elmer Martinez, and grandson Paul Martinez.
She is survived by her children Ethel Martinez, Gloria Castillo, Elise Woodall (spouse Robert), MaryAnn Valdez (spouse Danny Louie Valdez, Vicky...
Maria Elena Rodela (Nena)
Jan 15, 2024
Maria Elena Rodela (Nena) 46, a resident of Ensenada, NM was born on August 9, 1977, to Steve and Loyda Rodela. Nena passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024.
Maria Elena is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Paulino and Margaret Archuleta, paternal grandmother Eduvigen Rodela, uncles Leroy, Felix, and Juan Archuleta, Mike Kelly, Bob Overmier, Bob VanRaden, aunts Lorraine...
Librado Margarito (Magge) DeAguero
Jan 14, 2024
Librado Margarito (Magge) DeAguero, of Cuarteles, NM, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the age of 89. He was tired and wanted to join his parents and family in heaven.
He left home at a young age. He worked for several companies doing construction and other duties in California, Colorado, Albuquerque, Santa...
Sandra E. Garcia
Jan 13, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother/grandmother, Sandra E Garcia, who passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 68.
Born on April 19th, 1955, she grew up in Nambe NM, and later moved to Santa Fe, then Chimayo NM. She was a loving, and devoted mother to her children Pablo, Manuel...
Juanita Rendon
Jan 13, 2024
Juanita Rendon, a resident of Dixon, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024.
Juanita is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Epimeno Rendon, parents Ospicio and Isabel Mascareñas, brothers Stephen and Daniel Mascareñas, son Richard Rendon, and grandson Matthew Rendon.
Juanita was a loving mother and grandmother. She raised her children with...
Joel Montoya
Jan 12, 2024
Joel Montoya, age 43, a resident of Los Luceros, NM, passed away on January 12, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather Randy Maestas whom he considered as his biological father; maternal grandparents Pastor Elias Valdez and Angelina Montoya; paternal grandparents Ruben and Rose Montoya; step grandmother Carol Maestas; uncles Patrick Martinez Jr, David Martinez, Gilbert Valdez, Philip Montoya,...
Gabriel Baca
Jan 12, 2024
Gabriel Baca, 83 of Española passed away January 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Albuquerque, NM in 1940 to Jose and Maria Baca. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rosina Baca, granddaughter Mallory Baca, brothers Pat and Trini Baca, sisters Emma Knowles and Rupe Chavez, in-laws Anastacio and Roberta Sisneros, brother in law Anastacio Sisneros Jr....
Frank A. Vigil
Jan 12, 2024
Frank A. Vigil Jr., (Kiko) was a resident of El Rito, NM, born on October 12,1934, and passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 22, 2023. He was 89 years old and passed due to natural causes.
Frank is preceded in death by his father Frank A. Vigil Sr., his mother Rosalia R. Vigil, sister Tive...
Arquin Pacheco
Jan 11, 2024
Arquin Pacheco, a resident of Truchas, New Mexico, passed away on January 11, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mabel Pacheco, Parents Cipricio Pacheco and Andelicia Trujillo, brothers Clarence Pacheco, Melaquis Pacheco, and Charlie Pacheco, sisters Tiofila Pacheco, Prudencia Montoya, Eliza Rodriguez, Evila Martinez, and Nada Romero and Priscilla Romero, sons Elmer, Harvey, Marvin, and Ricky Pacheco, daughters...
Ricky "Rick" Archuleta
Jan 10, 2024
Ricky Archuleta
Ricky was called home to be with the Lord, on January 10, 2024, in the 38th year of his life.
He suffered a brief but fatal case of pneumonia.
Rick was born June 9, 1985, he was born in Northern New Mexico to Stephanie Gonzales and Anthony Archuleta, and raised in Santa Fe, NM. He was the oldest sibling to Brother Jerome...
Cindy Gurule
Jan 9, 2024
Cindy Gurule born January 7th, 1957 entered Heaven's gates on January 9th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her son Jeremy, her parents Sabiniano and Esther Gurule, her brothers Ronnie, Emory and Kelly. She is survived by her beloved pet Panchito. Her children Crystal Terrazas, Ronnie Gurule (Shelly Gurule) and Edvarda Martinez. Her Grandchildren Kristi “Monkey” Trujillo (Stephen Trujillo),...
Michael "Mike" Jaramillo
Jan 9, 2024
Michael “Mike” Jaramillo, 69, a resident of Abiquiu, left this earth to embark on his journey to eternal life with our dear Lord Jesus Christ on January 9, 2024. Mike was born on November 11, 1954, to Pedrito and Margarita Jaramillo in Las Vegas, NM.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Pedrito and Margarita Jaramillo, grandson James...
Lawrence Anthony Medina
Jan 9, 2024
Lawrence Medina, 68, of Chimayo, NM, our beloved brother went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2024, after a lengthy illness at Los Alamos Nursing Home.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Julia Medina; his siblings Leona, Leonard, Michael and Emilio Medina.
Lawrence is survived by his partner Betty Montoya; siblings Frank Medina (Ruby),...
Mary Elizabeth Richerson
Jan 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Richerson; Born July 2, 1932. Departed this life, January 8, 2024.
Mary (Betty} passed peacefully on January 8, 2024, with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren at her side. She passed like she lived her life, on her own terms.
Mary was born in Hasting-on-the-Hudson, New York to Partick and Grace Moore. She was the youngest of seven (7) children. Her...
Rose Vigil
Jan 8, 2024
Rose Vigil, 83, of Rodarte, NM, went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2024. She was born to the late Napoleon and Teodorita Martinez on August 30, 1940, in Abiquiu, NM.
Rose was a faithful and dedicated member of the San Antonio de Padua Parish in Peñasco, NM. She served many years as the Mayordoma for the Santa...
Kenny Sandoval
Jan 8, 2024
Kenny Sandoval, 51, a resident of Dixon, NM, passed away January 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Kenny was usually the life of the party. He told jokes and stories to entertain and make everyone laugh. He was very friendly and made friends everywhere he went. Kenny loved anything having to do with the outdoors. He enjoyed listening to music...
Minnie Vigil
Jan 7, 2024
Minnie Vigil of Guachupange, NM, departed this world to be with our Lord on January 7, 2024.
Minnie was born in Santa Clara Pueblo, NM, on February 8, 1931, to Juan and Petra Gutierrez. She married the love of her life Reynel Vigil, together they had 4 children and lived in a house they built in Guachupange.
Minnie grew up...
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