Aurora Gonzales
May 11, 2023
Aurora Tafoya Gonzales, 94, a long-time resident of San Pedro, passed away on May 11, 2023, of natural causes. She was born in Espanola, NM on June 8, 1928, the daughter of Celso Tafoya and Eloisa Rodriguez of Las Truchas, NM. She was preceded by her husband, Severo Gonzales, her son, Donald Gonzales, her brothers Celso, David and Ruben Tafoya,...
David Gilbert Martinez
May 10, 2023
David G Martinez, 67, of Chimayo NM, passed away from a brief illness on May 10, 2023.
David is preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Louise Martinez; in-laws Manuel and Carmelita Martinez. Brothers Robert and Edward Martinez, brothers in law Amado Martinez and Arsenio Romero, sisters in law Veronica Trujillo and Lucille Ortiz, nephews Steven Martinez and James...
Randolph "Randy" Garcia
May 9, 2023
Randolph (Randy) Garcia, 61, of Espanola, NM, passed away from a brief illness on May 9, 2023.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents Adan and Betty Garcia; brother Melvin Garcia; sister-in-law Dorothy Garcia; sister Augusta Dyson and mother-in-law Daisy Begay.
Randy worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He loved the outdoors, family and friends. He was a hard...
Larry N. Romero Jr
May 6, 2023
Larry N Romero Jr., 22, of Fairview NM, was called home to Heaven on May 6, 2023.
Larry enjoyed working where he was an employee at Walmart. Larry loved going hunting with one of his close friends Damian and liked hanging out and spending time with his other friends. Larry enjoyed playing basketball, the outdoors, and especially spending time with...
Maria Marcella Trujillo Ortiz
May 5, 2023
Maria Marcella Trujillo-Ortiz, of Nambe, was born July 5, 1955. She passed away on May 05, 2023, from her almost 5-year battle with pancreatic/liver cancer.
She is preceded in death by her parents Claudio and Macaria Trujillo. Brother Bobby Donaciano. Sisters Rosina Louella and Adele Roybal and niece Jovanna Baca.
She leaves behind former partner Amadeo Ortiz. Sons...
Ross M. Padilla
May 5, 2023
Ross M. Padilla, born January 1, 1946, in Santa Cruz NM, to Joe and Louisa Padilla.
Ross is preceded in death by his son Lonny Eric Padilla and granddaughter Heather Victoria Martinez. He is also preceded in death by his parent’s Joe and Louisa Padilla. His father and mother-in-law’s, Philiberto and Anita Trejo and brother-in-law, Delio Archuleta. Four brothers, Leonard,...
Andrew Salazar
May 4, 2023
Andrew Salazar, (61) of Española, New Mexico passed away on May 4, 2023, from a brief illness.
Drew was born on March 8,1962, to Max and Aurora Salazar.
Andrew worked most of his life in the food industry at restaurants like Angelina’s and Big Dawgs. His most recent job was at Food King where he loved working, not only because...
Jose "Fidel" Trujillo
May 4, 2023
Jose “Fidel” Trujillo
1940 - 2023
Fidel, 82 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 4, 2023.
Fidel was a much-loved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, friend and the beauty of his existence will remain deep within the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Fidel was born in Chamita, NM on December 28, 1940...
Angela Renee Suazo
Apr 30, 2023
Angela Suazo, 56, born on January 6, 1967, grew up in Abiquiu, NM, where she later met her Husband and went on to raise a beautiful a family in Corrales, NM. She was loved by many and has peacefully passed away on April 30, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Angela was preceded in death by her brother Larry Maestas; grandparents...
Emanuel Santos Martinez
Apr 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emanuel Santos Martinez on April 29, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1981 and lived most of his life in Espanola, NM.
Emanuel was survived by his parents Jose and Tessie Martinez, siblings Francine (Daniel) from Chili, Joey (Tammy) from Hernandez, Manuel, Tracy (Andres) from Rio Rancho, Joel...
James Hutchison
Apr 29, 2023
James L. Hutchison, 68, of Canjilon, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends.
James, better known as Jim, Mr. Jim, Jimbo, and Jimmy was born December 11, 1954, to Frederick L. and Shirley P. Hutchison in Leesburg, Virginia. He was the middle child with an older sister and younger brother.
Jim...
Eduvijen Martinez
Apr 28, 2023
Eduvijen L. Martinez, 83, a lifelong resident of El Rito, NM, went to her glory peacefully and quietly surrounded by her children on April 28, 2023. Affectionately known as DeeDee, she was the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. She will always be remembered as the strength and cornerstone of our family.
She is predeceased by...
Carl Breuning
Apr 26, 2023
Carl Ulrich Breuning, born August 28, 1940 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Carl Breuning and Harriet Kirsten Abrahamsen, died April 26, 2023 in Estaca, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones at home in the “Dragon House”. Carl immigrated to the United States in 1958 with his family and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Master’s degree...
Lucia "Lucy" Vigil
Apr 25, 2023
Lucia (Lucy) Vigil, 100, of Espanola, NM, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Lucy was a school LPN in the Espanola Public Schools system during which she touched the lives of many students. She was very active at the Sacred Heart Parish and was also active at the Carmelita's Organization of Santa Cruz de la Canada.
Lucy was preceded...
Leonard Rodriguez
Apr 24, 2023
Courtesy Announcement for Leonard Rodriguez
On behalf of the Rodriguez Family, it is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Leonard Rodriguez from Phoenix, AZ. He passed away April 6, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM following a lengthy illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Olympia Rodriguez, brothers Juanito...
Eduardo Ignacio Archuleta
Apr 23, 2023
Eduardo Ignacio Archuleta, 91, A resident of the Pojoaque Valley, born on August 1, 1931, was greeted by the Angels and our Lord on Sunday April 23, 2023.
Eduardo was preceded in death by his son Anthony Edwin, infant daughter Loretta Archuleta, great-great-granddaughter Aria Vigil, brothers Luis (Regina), Adelmo (Isabelle), Alonso, Sisters, Carmen (Antonio Griego), and Anna Marie Martinez.
Survived...
Tito Ortiz
Apr 23, 2023
Tito Ortiz, 71, A resident from Chimayo, NM, passed away on April 23, 2023.
Tito is preceded in death by his parents Luis and Domicilia Ortiz, In Laws Meliton and Serafina Martinez, and brother Reynaldo Ortiz.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn Ortiz, daughters Cinderella Herrera (Rick), Phyllis Ann Ortiz, Roxanne Gasca (Jacob), grandchildren Nathaniel Ortiz and Breanna, Kevin...
Rosina L. Garcia
Apr 22, 2023
Rosina L. Garcia, 100 – A beautiful shining light left this earth and now shines brightly above in heaven lighting a path filled with strength and guidance. On Saturday, April 22nd, angels descended to escort their faithful servant home. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother was greeted in heaven by her loving husband Joe, sons Johnny and Orlando, daughter-in-law...
Annabelle Romero
Apr 22, 2023
Annabelle J. Romero, 57, a resident of Cordova, NM, a long-time beautician, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her son Adam Romero and her father Charles O. Romero.
Annabelle is survived by her mother Ermelinda Romero, her children Jeremy Tyler Lopez and Isaiah Lopez; father...
Charles Romero
Apr 19, 2023
Charles O. Romero, 89, a resident of Cordova, NM, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his son Adam Romero, his parents Alfredo Sr. and Beneranda Romero, his father-in-law Eduardo Salazar, mother-in-law Adelina Salazar, his brothers Fidel Romero, Acorcinio Romero, and Alfredo Romero Jr.
Charles is survived by his...
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