Celina Duran
Jul 19, 2023
Celina Duran 73, a resident of Santo Nino went to be with our Lord in heaven, surrounded by her loving family after her battle with cancer on July 19, 2023.
Celina was born to Rubel and Crestina Duran, the second eldest of nine children. She graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1968. After high school she went to live in Santa Fe, N.M. worked for St....
Robert "Bob" F. Wilson
Jul 18, 2023
Robert “Bob” F. Wilson, 81, resident of Espanola, joined his Heavenly on July 18th, 2023. Bob is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Eugene Wilson, mother Marjorie Belle (Milburn) Wilson, brothers Herbert and Richard along with Helen Gibbens Wilson and Everett “Bud” Gibbens. Bob is survived by family members Margie Gibbens, Robert Gibbens and granddaughter Tara Gibbens.
Bob was...
Tony Chacon
Jul 18, 2023
Tony Chacon, age 73, a resident of El Rito, passed away suddenly at his home on July 18, 2023.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Jose P. and Anna Maria Chacon; sisters, Agapita “Connie” Lucero, Joanne Chacon, Prescilla Gaviria and Beatrice Gonzales; half-sister, Dumitilia Peterson; brothers, Tomas Chacon and Dale “Ben” Chacon; half-brothers, Jacobo and Alfonso Gallegos.
Tony...
Annaleah Martinez
Jul 15, 2023
Annaleah Martinez, was born an angel on July 15, 2023 to Kristy Martinez in Espanola, New Mexico. Our precious Angel, Annaleah, although we never got the chance to cradle you in our arms and whisper I love you, we are so glad that we got to see your precious face. We will never get the chance to see you grow...
Octavio Juan Martinez Jr.
Jul 15, 2023
Octavio Juan Martinez Jr. (AKA Diablo), 75, of Moriarty, NM, and a life long resident of Cordova, NM, passed away on July 15, 2023.
Octavio is preceded in death by his wife Veronica Martinez; parents Octavio and Patrocinia Martinez; sons Anthony Jason Martinez and Marvin Martinez; grandson Roel Martinez; Godson Tommy Martinez; mother of his sons Edna Herrera; brothers Adonil,...
Richard Garcia
Jul 13, 2023
Our beloved son, Richard Efren (Rick) Garcia, age 59, passed away on July 13, 2023, after a short illness. Rick is survived by his parents, Emily Brower and Richard (Dickie) Garcia (Becky); a son, Gabriel Garcia-Chambers (Casandra); granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Garcia; brother, Steven Ray Garcia; sisters, Deborah Ann Garcia and Stephanie Guinn; nephew, Aaron Lopez; niece and goddaughter, Emillee Garcia;...
Francisco Javier Quintero Jr.
Jul 13, 2023
Francisco Javier Quintero (Juaritos), a resident of Hernandez, NM. Born in Cuidad Juarez Chihuahua passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2023.
He is survived by his wife Vanessa Urquidi Quintero, children Yaneli and Damian Quintero, mother Leticia Campos, step-father Agustin Sotelo, father Francisco Quintero, siblings Laura and Alberto Quintero, Anahi and Alejandro Sotelo, close nieces and nephews Jesus Quintero, Keili...
Raymond Savino Martinez
Jul 13, 2023
Raymond Savino Martinez, 59, went home with our Lord on July 13, 2023.
He was born April 11, 1964, to Clarence and Irene Martinez. He was well known as a hair artist. He traveled throughout the united Stated doing hair shows. He lived in Texas for many years. He got the advantage of knowing and meeting very famous people throughout...
Mary Elsie Barela
Jul 13, 2023
Mary Elsie Barela, 93, a resident of Truchas, NM, passed away peacefully at her home on July 13, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents Celestino and Pablita Barela, siblings Pat (Carolina), Dennis (Gloria) Barela, Sabinita (Cipriano) Romero, sister-in-law Lorraine Barela, brother-in-law Filemon Romero, special niece Lisa Roybal, and special nephew Antonio Romero.
She is survived by her...
Richard Martinez
Jul 12, 2023
Richard Martinez, born in Chimayo to Mauricio & Andrellita Martinez on April 15, 1943, succumbed to his battle with severe COPD on July 12, 2023.
He was a 1961 graduate of Espanola high school.
In his early years, Richard worked @ Mesa & Center Market achieving a greater goal he became employed by Zia Co in Los Alamos. Richard...
Macedonio "Mace" Alderete
Jul 11, 2023
Macedonio Alderete, 54, of Espanola, NM, and formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away suddenly at home. He will be greatly missed. He was a great friend to many but most of all, he was a wonderful and loving husband to his wife Betty and a loving father to his children and grandchildren.
Macedonio was preceded in death by his grandparents...
Lupita Martinez
Jul 11, 2023
Lupita T. Martinez, 87, a resident of La Puebla, New Mexico joined our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Lupita is preceded in death by her father Antonio Trujillo, mother Ursulita Trujillo, father-in-law Melaquias Martinez, mother-in-law Adelina Martinez; brothers Tony, Leroy and Billy Trujillo; Brother-in-laws, Ysrael Montoya, Roberto (Francis) Martinez, Robert Gutierrez and Fernando Roybal; Sister-in-law Adela Montoya, Son-in-law...
Magdalena "Maggie" Trujillo
Jul 9, 2023
Magdalena (Maggie) Trujillo, 78, a lifelong resident of Santo Niño passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 9, 2023, after battling cancer.
She was born to Moises and Magdalena Lujan. Maggie graduated from Santa Cruz High School. She had a successful career with the New Mexico State Police, Narcotics Division. After retirement, she remained devoted to her faith...
Roger Vigil Jr.
Jul 8, 2023
Roger Vigil Jr, 46, a resident of Chimayo, NM, passed away in a car accident. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Santiago and Emma Trujillo, paternal grandparents; Dominico and Eleanor Vigil, uncles; Steve, Jimmy (Perry), Abenansio, Luis (Jerry) Trujillo, and Flavio Fresquez, cousins; Darrell and Jackie Trujillo.
Roger was a master barber and loved sharing his cooking...
Manuel Lujan
Jul 8, 2023
Manuel Stephen Lujan 11/07/55- 07/08/23
Manuel was surrounded by his family as he peacefully transitioned into his new life.
He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father Orlando and Josephine Lujan, Sister Cecilia, Brothers Adrian, Mark and Gerard.
He is survived by his two Sons, Stephen and Marcos Abeyta. Mother of his Children Eva. His daughter in Laws, JoRonda...
John Knox Hayes
Jul 7, 2023
John Knox Hayes was born on July 17, 1938 to Clayton and Modene (Childress) Hayes in Weatherford, Texas. He was born shortly after his grandfather remarried, and his grandfather and his new wife had to come home early from their honeymoon to prepare the house for him. He got the name John from his paternal grandfather, a cattle rancher in...
Esmeralda Montoya
Jul 7, 2023
Esmeralda Montoya (best known as Essie), 79, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2023. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death, but finds comfort knowing she is reunited with the love of her life, Joseph (Casey) Montoya. Casey and Essie married on July 2, 1978 and celebrated 45 years of marriage this year.
Essie is survived by her sons Robert Johnson Montoya & Jonathan Montoya, daughters Juanita Miller (Jeff...
Donald Alan Cata Sr.
Jul 6, 2023
Donald Allen Cata Sr.
September 12, 1941- July 6, 2023
Donald Cata Sr., 81, of Ohkay Owingeh was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 6, 2023. He was a testimony of grace, love, and kindness to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, and friends. He worked for thirty-seven years at Los Alamos National...
Frank "Panchito" Lopez
Jul 3, 2023
Frank “Panchito” López of Las Trampas, NM unexpectedly passed away on July 3rd, 2023. Panchito made his grand entrance January 5, 1971. He attended and graduated from Penasco High school in 1989, where he was quite the popular athlete, musician, student, and friend. Frank kept many friendships alive throughout the years. He never went somewhere without making new friendship. A social...
JoLyn Reeves
Jul 3, 2023
JoLyn Reeves, most recently of Dixon, NM, passed away peacefully July 3, 2023. She is survived by her daughters Emily Romero and Delia Neal, and granddaughters Sage, Tyler, and Lily. Our mom was born a month and a day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor – as she liked to say and then wait for you to remember...
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