Catherine Diaz
May 26, 2023
Kathy Diaz, beloved sister, wife, mother, and friend, passed away on May 26, 2023, at the age of 65. She was born on December 7, 1957, to Telesfor Duran and Rose Romero and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Throughout her life, Kathy touched the hearts of many with her kind and compassionate nature. She had a...
Michael Salazar
May 25, 2023
Michael (Mikie, Mike) Leonard Salazar, 45, born October 14, 1977, and raised in Espanola, entered eternal solace on May 25, 2023. Michael was a one-of-a-kind person with a loving and caring heart. He was a gifted musician who was always drumming on whatever was in front of him and humming a tune. His rendition of Ave Maria was a party...
Jared Eugene Gonzales
May 25, 2023
Jared Eugene Gonzales passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 37. He was born February 11, 1986.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Carmen Gonzales, uncle Tom Gonzales, aunt Priscilla Gonzales.
He is survived by his wife Chantii Gonzales, mother Sandra Gonzales, step-mother Eileen Quintana, sons Juan Rodriguez-Gonzales, Deven and Lucas Martinez, daughters Jestiney Martinez,...
Alcario Chacon
May 23, 2023
Alcario Chacon, a lifetime resident of Gallina and Llaves, NM, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on March 28, 1938, to Thomas and Carmelita Chacon. Alcario and his brothers grew up sheep herding in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. They tended over 5,000 head of sheep at a time. At...
Sadie Moya
May 23, 2023
Sadie Moya, 89, of Abiquiu, NM, passed away on May 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Sadie is preceded in death by her parents Amarante and Jesusita Garcia; husband Benjamin Moya Jr; daughters Debra Medina and Annette Torres; grandson Johnny Torres (was raised like a son); siblings Magdalena Gutierrez and Amarante Garcia Jr.
Sadie is survived by her sons Anthony...
Jacobo P. Lucero
May 22, 2023
Jacobo (Jake) P. Lucero
January 26, 1943-May 22, 2023
Our Beloved Jacobo (Jake) Polinar Lucero, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Monday May 22nd, 2023. Jake was born on January 26th, 1943, in Santa Fe, NM, to Pedro and Rose Lucero.
Jake was a humble man of strong faith who loved his whole family unconditionally. He had a...
Juanita Inez Sandoval
May 20, 2023
Juanita Inez Sandoval, also known as Grandma Bama, was a long time resident of Nambe, NM. She was born on October 31, 1927 in Guachupangue, NM. The Lord called her home on the morning of May 20, 2023. She passed away quietly in her home while being cared for by her son Anthony.
Preceding her in death was her beloved...
Juan F. Giron
May 20, 2023
Juan F. Giron, age 76 lifelong resident of La Madera, NM, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Juan was preceded in death by his parents Andalesmo and Neomi Giron; his sisters Beltha Giron and Ella Ortiz; brother-in-law Frank Ortiz; great niece Amy Ortiz.
Juan is survived by his brother Isaac and his sister-in-law Amelia of La...
Carlos Andres Roybal
May 18, 2023
Carlos Andres Roybal was born on August 10,1996. He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 26 on May 18, 2023. Carlos was preceded in death by Great Grandparents Johnny and Higinia Martinez and Great Grand Father Rumaldo Jaramillo.
Carlos is survived by his mother Ursula Jaramillo and 2 brothers Charles and James Mosley both of Georgia. Grandparents Melvin and...
Carlos A. Roybal
May 18, 2023
Carlos A. Roybal, 26, a resident of Velarde, NM, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2023.
He was preceded in death by Rudy Roybal, Uncle; Michelle Guinn, Aunt; Marie and Rudy Roybal, Great Grandparents; Mary and John Ulibarri, Great Grandparents; Ben Arellano, Great Uncle; Julian, Johnny, and Leroy Ulibarri, Great Uncles.
He is survived by John...
Adam Anthony Smith
May 18, 2023
Adam Anthony Smith
March 23, 1986 - May 18, 2023
Adam went to our Lord on May 18, 2023, at his mother’s home in Los Pacheco, NM. Adam loved his family dearly. He will be reunited with his father, Albert Smith; God-Father, Phillip Herrera; very dear cousin, Priscilla Herrera (who was like a sister to him); maternal grandmother whom...
Thomas Lopez
May 18, 2023
Thomas Anthony Lopez, 75, of White Rock, New Mexico sadly passed away early on the morning of May 18, 2023. after a lengthy fight with cancer. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife, Marie Lopez, son Martin Lopez, and daughter Carla Cantu.
Tom served his country through his work as an Electronics Technician at Los National...
Eli William Sanchez
May 18, 2023
Eli William Sanchez, 44, of Espanola, NM, passed away on May 18, 2023.
Elis is preceded in death by his parents Lydia and Willie Sanchez; paternal mother Elaine Sanchez; nephews Paul and Jerry Torrez, Justin Sanchez; nieces Victoria Vialpando and Amanda Sanchez.
Eli is survived by his son Jacob Roybal of San Juan, NM; sisters Priscella Barclay of Albuquerque, NM,...
Grace Garcia
May 16, 2023
Grace J. Garcia, 82, of Chimayo NM, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2023. Grace was born on June 1, 1940, in El Rito, NM to the late Leopoldo and Librada Jaramillo.
She is preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Garcia Sr; children Gilbert Jr. “Gibbo”, Calvin “Polo”, Horacio, Dennis, Ernesto “Ernie” Garcia, and Gina Jaramillo. Brother...
Rachel Sanchez
May 13, 2023
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, we announce the passing of our kind, brave, loving, caring and generous mother, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie, and friend, Rachel Sanchez. Rachel lived a full and complete life. Upon passing at the age of 101 she had experienced the love of God and family. The youngest child of Nemecio and Maclovia Lucero, she...
Dannette Gonzales-Francis
May 13, 2023
Dannette Gonzales-Francis, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by family. Dannette was born in Espanola, NM on November 8, 1959 to amazing parents, Leroy and Dorothy Gonzales of Rodarte, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by by her father Leroy Gonzales Sr.; brothers, Leroy Gonzales Jr, Daniel Gonzales, and...
Enriques "Jerry" Alarid
May 13, 2023
Our beloved, Jerry Alarid, 83, from Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He took his last breath as the family finished praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacobo and Josephine Alarid; parents-inlaw Antonio and Maria Medina; siblings Kathleen Alarid, Dennis J. Alarid, Connie A. Valdez,...
David Dennis Velasquez
May 13, 2023
David Dennis Velasquez, 56, of Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1966, to Bernie Velasquez and Elsie Amaya.
He was preceded in death by his father Bernie F. Velasquez, biological mother Elsie Anaya, brothers Robert and Ventura Velasquez, step-brother Michael Amaya, brother-in-law, Mike Herrera and father-in-law, Apolinario Trujillo.
David loved...
Eloy Salazar
May 12, 2023
Eloy Salazar was born April 13, 1933 in La Villita, NM to Jose Elefio Salazar and Maria Antonia Martinez. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 12, 2023. God blessed him with 90 good and fruitful years. In 1955 he married Annie Esther Griego from Santa Cruz, NM. Together they raised three sons...
Pauline Cardenas
May 12, 2023
Pauline Cardenas, 83, resident of Velarde, NM passed away on May 12, 2023.
A Public Viewing will be on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at El Valle Community Cemetery in El Valle, NM.
The family has entrusted the care of their loved...
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