Pete Jose Chavez Jr.
Aug 9, 2023
Pete J. Chavez Jr., age 74, of Española, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2023. Pete was born in Vallecitos, NM on August 2, 1949 to Magdalena (Gallegos) and Pedro J. Chavez. Growing up in the Vallecitos mountains, he loved the country, fishing, hunting, horse riding, and anything that was old Western themed. His favorite...
Juanita T. Pacheco
Aug 8, 2023
Juanita T. Pacheco, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for eight years and former resident of Espanola, New Mexico.
She was born August 21, 1934, in Colfax County, New Mexico; the daughter of Filadelfio Armijo and...
Anthony Daniel Garcia Jr.
Aug 7, 2023
Anthony Daniel Garcia Jr.
August 7, 2023
Anthony (Antz) Daniel Garcia Jr., 38, born November 17, 1984. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Anthony was born in Farmington, NM and raised in Las Vegas, NV and had recently moved to Placitas, NM to be close to family.
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Alfred J. Trujillo
Aug 7, 2023
Alfred J. Trujillo, age 61, a resident of Chili, NM, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father Martin Trujillo, paternal grandparents Solomon and Eliza Trujillo, and maternal grandparents Reynaldo and Leonardita Roybal.
Alfred is survived by his life partner Rita Gallegos, daughters Rena (Josh) and Alicia, his mother Loyola Trujillo, siblings Robert...
Dennis A. Herrera
Aug 5, 2023
Dennis A. Herrera, 81, of Española, NM passed away peacefully August 5, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Dennis was born February 23, 1942, to loving parents Herculano and Maclovia Herrera in Española, NM. After he graduated from Española High School in 1961, he went on to serve in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam...
Juan J. Duran Jr.
Aug 3, 2023
Juan J. Duran Jr. beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, father-in-law and uncle entered the Kingdom of Heaven at the age of 74 on August 3, 2023. Juan J. Duran Jr. was born August 3, 1949.
Juan is preceded in death by his infant daughter Elsa Duran, parents Juan and Maria Anastacia Duran, brother’s. Tony and Willie Duran, sister's...
Emily Johnson
Aug 2, 2023
Emily Hoard Johnson, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and so much more, passed peacefully into eternity on August 2, 2023. Her husband of more than 41 years, Bill (M. William) Johnson, was at her side when she passed, as was her first-born son William Lisle Johnson.
Emily Rosemary Hoard was born on December 30, 1955, in Berkeley, California, the first...
Ann Bradley
Aug 1, 2023
Ann Bradley left this world on August 1, 2023, after a rich life and a long battle with dementia. She was born to Thomas and Martha (Minkley) Gibson in Dallas, TX on December 23, 1929. She married Thomas Watson (Tom) Bradley on August 4, 1950. They had four children: Patricia, Martha, Susie and Janette.
Ann was talented at everything she did. Above and beyond raising her children, she was an expert...
Amelia Madrid
Jul 31, 2023
Amelia Madrid, 79, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023. She was surrounded by all her loved ones.
She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born on November 29, 1943, in Cebolla, NM to Jose De La Luz Madrid and Susie Chavez.
Amelia was a homemaker...
Joel Baldonado
Jul 30, 2023
Joel Baldonado, 67, a resident of El Rito, took his last breath on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023, with his son by his side.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Eva Baldonado; infant brother Lemuel Baldonado; father-in-law Selustriano; mother-in-law Amada Gonzales; maternal grandparents Amarante and Filomena Valdez; son-in-law Eddie Martinez; brother-in-law Paul Jaramillo; nephew Ivan...
Severo and Aurora Gonzales
Jul 29, 2023
A memorial service honoring Aurora T. Gonzales who passed away on May 11, 2023, will be held at
The Santa Cruz United Methodist Church
405A S. McCurdy Rd., Espanola.
Date: August 4th Time: 11:30 a.m.
A burial ceremony for Severo, (January 31, 2023) and Aurora will follow at
Santa Fe National Cemetery, S.F. NM
Date: August 4th Time: 2:30 p.m.
Kathleen "Kathy" Martinez
Jul 27, 2023
Kathleen (Kathy) Martinez
1947 ~ 2013
Kathleen Martinez passed at Espanola Presbyterian Hospital from an illness.
She met her husband in California and married in 1974. Then moved to Dixon, NM, and worked in Espanola and Santa Fe in retail for years at TG&Y, Hobby Lobby and Target.
Kathy was very outgoing and made friends easily. She will be...
Antonia M. Velasquez
Jul 27, 2023
Antonia M. Velasquez 76, a resident of Pinavetal went to be with our Lord on July 27, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her son Wayne Velasquez; granddaughters, Andrea and Stephanie Velasquez; parents Felix and Josefa Martinez; In laws Tony and Carlota Velasquez; brothers Aurelio Martinez, Max Martinez, Timoteo Martinez, and Alberto Martinez, sister Romela Gallegos; sisters in law,...
Deserae Rhonda (Martinez) Hernandez
Jul 25, 2023
Deserae Rhonda (Martinez) Hernandez, 34, of Ensenada, NM, sadly left us on July 25, 2023, following a tragic accident.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Jake Martinez and Ignacita L. Aguirre, Vidal, and Rose Martinez; step-grandmother Beatrice Martinez, step-grandfather Benito Aguirre, sister Stephanie Padilla; Uncles: Benino, Robert, Paul, Jerry, Matthew, and Freddy Martinez; Aunt: Barbara Martinez.
Deserae had...
Laura Martinez
Jul 25, 2023
Laura Martinez, 93 years young, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at her lifelong home with her loving family at her side. Laura was born to Ruperta Quintana and Ramon Martinez and graduated from Espanola High School. Ramon died when she was 4 months old, his death influenced the rest of her life. She and her mother moved in with her grandmother,...
Francisca Chavez
Jul 25, 2023
La Señora Francisca Chavez
Nacio Septiembre 14, 1941 y Fallecio Julio, 25, 2023
Estuvo casada con el Señor Julio Chavira
Le Sobreviven 7 hijos, 15 nietos, 19 visnietos
Jose L. Chavira
Lucila Chavira
Jesus M. Chavira
Anngela Chavira
Maria E Chavira (Luis Hernandez)
Ramona Oaxaca (Audenago)
Eduardo Chavira (Connie Chavira)
Rosario Chavira (Ricardo Enriquez)
Norma Bernal (Juan Bernal)
Los Servicios
...
Joel Phillip Herrera
Jul 24, 2023
Joel Phillip Herrera, 49, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023.
Joel grew up in Dixon, NM. He currently lived in Scottsdale, AZ, at the time of his passing. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and dear friend to many, he will be greatly missed.
Joel was born in Espanola, NM, on January 7, 1974, to Gilbert and...
Grace Gomez
Jul 24, 2023
Garce Lujan Gomez
January 3, 1944 – July 24, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Grace was born and raised in Jaconita and was the youngest of seven children. She was a wonderful, kind person. She never complained about her illness. She looked forward...
Eulalio Molina
Jul 24, 2023
Eulalio Molina was born on April 14, 1957. He passed away on July 24, 2023.
Eulalio was preceded in death by his son Lalito Molina, Godson Gary Duran Jr., parents Vicente and Nolberta Molina, and brother Esiquio Molina.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Jeannie, their children Jerome Baros, Sophia (Moses), grandchildren Ariana (Jerome), Shontelle and Alyssa,...
Melecio Martinez Jr.
Jul 21, 2023
Melecio Martinez Jr. 78, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM passed away peacefully at his home after fighting a lengthy illness on July 21, 2023, with his loving family by his side.
Melecio is preceded in death by his parents Amalia & Melecio Martinez Sr., Sister Adelina Gray (Ron). BrothersGonzalo (Ermenda), Filimon (Betty), Arsenio, and Eliseo(Rosenda) Martinez. In-Laws Ermelinda & Nestor Chavez.Sister-In-Law Patsy Martinez; Brother-In-Laws Nestor, Leo, David & Frankie Chavez, Medardo & Tony Martinez.
Melecio is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Rosalie Martinez. Sons Melvin Martinez (Dora) & Tony Martinez(Gloria). Granddaughters Michaela Martinez (whom he helped raise as a...
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