Juanita Ortega
Dec 7, 2023
Juanita (Tina) Ortega, age 85, a longtime resident of Hernandez, NM and twenty-year resident of Tome, NM, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Tina was preceded in death by her parents Mela and Phil Gallegos, husband Orlando Ortega, daughter Joan Maestas, and grandson Mateo Maestas.
Tina is survived by her daughter Yolanda Jaramillo (Francis);...
Julian Martinez
Dec 6, 2023
Julian Filiberto Martinez of Truchas, NM, age 32 passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. Julian was born on December 24, 1990, to Glenn and Deborah.
Julian was a loving son, grandson, brother, father, uncle, fiancé, and friend. He was known for his beautiful green eyes and smile. His smile would light up any room he walked into. He was...
Emilio Fermin Gonzales
Dec 4, 2023
Emilio F. Gonzales, age (88), a resident of Medanales, NM, was born on September 1, 1935, and passed away on December 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Emilio is preceded in death by his sons, Emilio Jr., Leroy (Smokey) and Gilbert Gonzales, his mother Antonia Madrid, grandfather Severo Archuleta, (brothers) Bengie Madrid, Donald Archuleta, Jose Toby...
Anthony Ruiz
Dec 4, 2023
ANTHONY RUIZ, 61, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his son, Anthony “Titi” Ruiz, and his father Antonio “Tony” Ruiz.
Anthony was a jack of all trades; he was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed his northern New Mexico music and loved his mama’s cooking. Anthony is...
Doris Palomares
Dec 4, 2023
Doris Palomares, 64, a resident of Espanola originally of Alcalde, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, of a lengthy illness.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Doris. She enjoyed going on long car rides, cooking for her family, seeing her Denver Broncos play, attending her grandchildren’s school events, sporting events, and traditional dances. Doris greatest...
George Lujan
Dec 4, 2023
George Lujan, born in Santa Fe, NM, on March 14, 1937, to Benidito and Rosaura Romero Lujan, passed this world on December 4, 2023, to be with our Lord.
George is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, parents. brothers Ramon E. Lujan and Marcello Lujan, sister Alfonsita Mignardot.
George is survived by his daughter Angela Martinez (Ron);...
April Tammy Martinez
Dec 2, 2023
April Tammy Martinez, 34, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away on December 2, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her stepdad Johnny Trujillo. Grandparents, Mariquita Martinez of Chimayo, Paul and Anita Martinez of Dixon. Uncles: LeRoy, Escolastico, Jerry, Ricky of Chimayo, Rudy Martinez of Dixon. Aunts: Theresa Martinez, Lori Gallegos, Rose Martinez, and Cynthia Trujillo. Cousins: Shaun, Derick,...
Baby Angelica Roybal
Nov 29, 2023
Baby Angelica went to be with our Lord on November 29, 2023.
She is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Leopoldo and Trinnaded Martinez, maternal parents Benancio and Margarita Baca, great grandpa Tony L. Martinez, uncle Toby Martinez, Antonio Valdez, Loise Roybal, and Carl A. Roybal.
She is survived by parents Sabrina Pacheco and Jose Roybal, her brother Aiden, and...
Muriel Casias
Nov 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Muriel M. Casias, a resident of Espanola, NM who went home to be with our lord and savior Jesus Christ Wednesday November 29, 2023, at the age of 86. She peacefully left this life surrounded by her loving family. Muriel was born on October 28, 1937, in Philadelphia,...
Sharon Atencio
Nov 27, 2023
Sharon Atencio,34 a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. Sharon is preceded in death by her father and mother Margarito and Ellen (Ellie) Atencio, Sister Ana Lovato, Brothers Valdy, Wilfred and Patrick Atencio, niece Yvonne Chavez and Nephew Danny Ortiz.
Sharon is survived by her brothers and sister James Shay, Jacob Atencio, Cecilia Vega...
Jan Talamante
Nov 27, 2023
Jan Talamante, 36, a lifelong resident of Chili, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2023. Born on January 12, 1987.
Jan is preceded in death by her sister, Donna Mae Talamante of Albuquerque, NM; partner, Robert “Bobo” Vigil of Hernandez, NM; maternal grandparents, Saiz and Emerlinda Trujillo of Cordova, NM; and paternal grandparents, Silviano and...
Larry Jose Gallegos
Nov 26, 2023
Larry Jose Gallegos, born June 2, 1957, a resident of Fairview, NM, was called home by our Lord on November 26, 2023.
Larry loved going fishing with his brother, son, and grandchildren. He loved being outdoors, and often spoke of his childhood growing up on "Grampos" ranch in Camanche Canyon. He had one of the biggest hearts of any...
Fernando Valdez
Nov 26, 2023
Fernando Valdez, 82 years old, passed away on November 26, 2023, at his home in Nambe, NM.
He was preceded in death by his parents Seferino and Elvira Valdez; brothers Anselmo and Isidoro of Nambe; sisters Maria A. Martinez of La Mesilla and Bernardita Guinn of Espanola; nephew Carlos Valdez of Nambe and Daniel Valdez of Espanola; and niece Theresa...
Frank Anthony Serrano III
Nov 26, 2023
Frank Anthony Serrano, III
Date of Birth: February 10, 1943 Date of Death: November 26, 2023
Preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. Serrano, Jr. and Adonelia Sanchez Serrano, by father-in-law Willie Salazar and Mother-in-law Lucy War Salazar, sisters Faye Davis and Emma Baird, brothers-in-law Joe Romero, Len Baird, Joseph E. Martinez, sisters-in-law Irene Salazar, nephew Andrew Casados and...
Charles Dennis Casias
Nov 24, 2023
Charles Dennis Casias, 80, a resident of Los Alamos New Mexico, passed away on November 24, 2023, of Pulmonary Fibrosis.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Patsy Gloria Casias. his mother Ramona Burmeister, stepfather, Slim Burmeister, sister, Bessie Romero, brothers Billy Burmeister, and Ronnie Burmeister; brothers in law Albert Gonzales, and Steve Romero along with several nephews.
Dennis was born on June 3, 1943, in Raton, New Mexico, he graduated from Cimarron High School in 1962. He married Patsy Gloria Trujillo on July 6, 1963. While...
Salomon War
Nov 24, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Salomon War. He was born in Espanola, NM, on June 2, 1933, to Margarito and Sirila War.
Salomon is preceded in death by his first wife Bennie, brothers Armando and Alex War, sisters Nora Maestas and Andreita Espinoza.
Salomon is survived by his loving wife Maria Elena;...
Bengie Madrid
Nov 24, 2023
Bengie R. Madrid, age 61, a resident of Medanales, NM, was born on October 11, 1962, passed away on November 24, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Bengie is preceded in death by his mother Antonia Madrid, grandfather Severo Archuleta, brothers Donald Archuleta, Jose Toby Gonzales, Lee Madrid and other nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Bengie is survived by his brother...
Deborah Ann Cook Cantrup
Nov 23, 2023
Deborah Ann Cantrup, a lifelong resident of Espanola, peacefully passed away at her home on November 23, 2023. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she was the daughter of Richard Cook and Shirley Gordon. Debbie graduated from McCurdy High School and pursued her college education at the University of Northern Colorado.
Known for her deep love of animals, Debbie had...
Julia Garcia
Nov 23, 2023
Julia Garcia, age 94, a resident of Hernandez NM, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Julia is preceded in death by her parents Federico and Adelida Ortega; siblings: Annie Garcia, Cordelia Trujillo, Fred (Lico) Ortega, Ross Ortega, Orlando Ortega, and Margie Graham; granddaughter, Angel Duran; great-granddaughter, Angel Domenique; Guadalupe Garcia.
She is survived...
Carla Martinez
Nov 22, 2023
Carla M. Martinez, 56, Española, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Carla was born Sept. 3, 1967.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Crusita Martinez, paternal grandparents Lucas and Margarita Martinez, and maternal grandparents Jesus Maria and Matilda Valdez, along with many uncles and aunts.
Carla is survived by her children Amanda Valdez and...
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