Eliza Thompson
Mar 29, 2023
Eliza “Dolly” Thompson age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 29, 2023. Eliza was born on August 6, 1932, at her home in the Santa Cruz de la Canada, New Mexico. Her parents were Abran Bustos Sr. and Rafaela Bustos. She married her first husband Dennis G. Gallegos from El Guique, the father of her children. After Dennis’s...
Virgil "Ramsey" Vigil
Mar 29, 2023
Our beloved son, Virgil “Ramsey” Vigil passed away on March 29th, 2023. Ramsey was an amazing person who was vibrant, energetic, charismatic, resilient, compassionate, and full of life. Ramsey had a contagious laugh, and a beautiful smile that would light up the room. Ramsey had many nicknames: Chama, RAMZ, and Dimples.
Ramsey loved his boys Evan and Luke dearly;...
Susan Mary Maldonado Romero
Mar 28, 2023
Susan Mary Maldonado Romero, 70, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with family by her side. She was known by everyone for her big welcoming heart and looking on the positive side of things. She loved learning and teaching others to enjoy the love of learning. She spent much of her life as a...
Candelaria "Candie" Gomez
Mar 28, 2023
Candelaria “Candie” Gomez, 92, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 28, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Andreita Gomez; brothers Hilario "Larry" Gomez and wife Emily, Clyde Gomez, and Tony Gomez; sisters Susie Lujan and husband Carlos and Margaret Morrison and husband Dick, brother-in-law Dick Bills.
She is survived by her brother...
Celina Rivera
Mar 27, 2023
April 17, 1923 – March 27, 2023
Celina Rivera, a longtime resident of Nambe, NM, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Rivera; sons Toby Rivera and Rudy Rivera; parents, Jose and Beatrice Vigil.
She is survived by her sons Gilbert Rivera and wife Elizabeth, Joe...
Bernie Guinn
Mar 27, 2023
Bernie Guinn 77, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nambe, New Mexico on November 15,1945.
Bernie is preceded in death by her father Seferino Valdez and her mother Elviria Valdez, sister Theresa, brother Anselmo, sister Anna (Ruben) Martinez, brother Isidoro Valdez, and grandson John Ray Gurule.
Bernie is survived by...
William Ray Sarver
Mar 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of William Ray Sarver
January 18,1937 – March 26, 2023
Loving Husband, Father, Best Step-dad in the Whole Wide World, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and a friend to all
Bill went to be with the Lord peacefully and happy as the person he was. He was born in Detroit; proud son to Frank and Elizabeth Ann (Dittmore) Sarver...
Kimberly Michelle Campion
Mar 25, 2023
Kimberly Michelle Campion, 35 of Espanola, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 25, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Frank and Polly Montoya, maternal grandma Olivama Padilla and maternal grandpa Ben Padilla, her paternal grandparents Jack and Loretta Goode.
Kimberly was a loving person who always made others smile and could feel a...
Presilliano Gurule
Mar 24, 2023
Presiliano Gurule, 84, a resident of Espanola and formerly of Vallecitos, NM, lost his courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pres was born on July 12, 1938, and was reunited with his wife Ophilia in the kingdom of heaven on March 24, 2023.
Pres loved his family, friends, pets, gardening, exploring and just getting out and talking to people during his...
Amada Q. Herrera
Mar 24, 2023
AMADA Q. HERRERA, 91, a resident of Riverside, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Eduvigen Quintana; husband Johnny C. Herrera Sr.; father and mother-in-law Rafael and Ramoncita Herrera; daughters Mary and JoAnn Herrera; sons Carlos and Johnny C. Herrera Jr.; son-in-law Eddie Atencio; daughters-in-law Elvira...
Peter Sanchez
Mar 22, 2023
Peter F Sanchez Jr. "little peter" went to be with our Lord, his dad and sister on March 22,2023.
Peter was born to Dolores and Peter Sanchez Sr. on April 1, 1971.
Peter attended Santa Fe High School and graduated in 1989. After high school, Peter attended TVI and achieved a Certificate in welding and got a job with...
Joseph Ramon Lopez
Mar 22, 2023
Joseph Ramon Lopez (Luna) passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 66. He was born March 19, 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, NM. A loving father and grandfather who enjoyed his family, going to the mountains hunting and fishing, and working with his hands – especially intricately carved crosses. Joseph was proud to...
Jose "Benito" Lujan
Mar 21, 2023
Jose “Benito” Lujan of Llano, NM was born on August 27, 1943, in Llano, NM to Patrocinio and Emelina Lujan. Benito went to be with our heavenly father on March 21, 2023, after an illness of two and a half years. He passed at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Patrocinio...
Eugenio Arellano Jr.
Mar 20, 2023
Eugenio Arellano was born on May 1, 1931 in Chamisal, NM and remained there until his death on March 20, 2023. He was born to Eugenio Arellano Sr and Rosalia Pacheco-Arellano.
He is preceded in death by his Loving wife Juanita Arellano and his son Gilbert “Abie” Silva. Eugenio is also preceded by his brothers Nelson Arellano and wife Enselma...
"Rudy" Jose Rudolfo Martinez
Mar 18, 2023
Rudy Martinez was called home on March 18, 2023 after a battle with cancer.
He left behind his son Lucas, daughter in law Monette, grandkids Ignacio, DeAnza, and Lexy; Son Jason, wife Karen, Granddaughter Chellsie; Daughter Stephanie, grandkids Claudine, Benito, Cassandra and Santana; Grandkids Andrew and Andrea; Brothers Chris and Oliver, sister in law Eloida, Sisters Alice, Clorinda and Katie,...
Viviane E. Medina
Mar 17, 2023
Viviane E. Medina, 72, of Chimayo, NM, passed away peacefully after a long battle with her illness and no longer in pain on March 17, 2023. She was born to Filiberto and Yvette Martinez on March 16, 1951. She graduated from Espanola Valley High in 1969. She went on to study Business at Northern New Mexico Community College and graduated...
James J. Martinez “Verde”
Mar 17, 2023
James Jerry Martinez "Verde" from Chimayo, NM born January 21, 1958 in Harbor City, California to Belarmino and Carmen Martinez, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2023 of natural causes surrouned by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Belarmino and Carmen Martinez, brother Randy Martinez, sister Rosie Gallegos, nephews Fabian Mendez and Jerome...
Kenneth Vicente Romero
Mar 15, 2023
Kenneth V. Romero, 60, born on February 18, 1963, currently a resident of Hernandez, formerly of Cordova, passed away peacefully after a illness surrounded by family at home on March 15, 2023.
He was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents Adonelia and Victor Romero; maternal grandparents Leandro and Juanita Padilla; brother Joey Romero; stepdaughter Stef Martinez, and cousin Leroy...
Mark David Naranjo
Mar 14, 2023
"They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles." Isaiah 40:31
Mark David Naranjo, 66, beloved husband, stepfather, Papo, great-Papo, brother and friend, soared into the arms of Jesus with his loving family and angels shouldered side by side to welcome him home on March 14, 2023. Mark is now free...
Pearl Vigil
Mar 14, 2023
PEARL E. VIGIL, 71, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Dulce (Candie) Valdez; in-laws, Jose E. and Ruth V. Baca; sisters-in-law, Emily Baros and Pauline Maestas and brother-in-law, Frank Baca.
She is survived by her husband, Louie Maestas; sons, Mark Vigil and wife Corina, Perry Vigil...
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