Maria "Lita" Apodaca
Mar 13, 2023
Maria Rafelita (Lita) Apodaca, 73, a resident of El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM entered eternal rest on March 13th, 2023, at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born October 24th, 1949, to Apolonio and Arminda Gallegos.
Lita was a cosmetologist by trade and enjoyed doing this as a profession in her twenties. Later as she had...
Jose Robert Floyd Zamora
Mar 13, 2023
Jose Robert Floyd Zamora
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Robert Floyd Zamora, 74, AKA Bobby, Bob, and Zee. Robert went to be with our Lord on March 13, 2023, after a courageous effort to overcome cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones when his tired body left for his special place in...
Betty Ann Armijo
Mar 11, 2023
Mrs. Betty Ann Armijo passed away into eternal peace March 11, 2023. Betty Ann was a life long resident of El Rancho, New Mexico.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Mr. Benny Armijo of 55 years, her only child Alex Armijo - Alexander, loving fur babies Chuy, Pinion, Gemma, Peaches, Lady Blue, Rox, Blackie, and Jay T.
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Arturo Guadalupe Manzanares
Mar 11, 2023
Arturo Guadalupe Manzanares passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Saturday March 11, 2023. He was 88 years old. He was born to Jose G and Rosenda Manzanares on September 24, 1934, in El Rito New Mexico.
He attended the Normal School in El Rito, until he joined the Air Force. He served during the Korean War and...
Catharine M. Garcia
Mar 11, 2023
In loving memory of Catharine M. Garcia, who passed away on March 11, 2023. She was a resident of Espanola, New Mexico. Cathy was born on December 24, 1934, in Koblenz, Germany.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents Nicci and Anna Esch; her sister, Josie Braun; and her daughter, Josee Marie Payne of Alaska.
She is survived by...
Nora E. Barela
Mar 10, 2023
Nora E. Barela, 76 a lifelong resident of Chimayo passed away on Friday March 10, 2023, of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andres Salazar. Parents; Filadelphio and Felipita Barela. In-laws: Lalo and Claudina Salazar, one brother Gilbert Barela, raised and considered as sons; Lawrence “Pencho”, Dennis, Louie and Ricky Barela and numerous loved ones. She...
"Windy" Carl B. Berghofer Jr.
Mar 9, 2023
“Windy” Carl B Berghofer Jr., passed away on March 9th, 2023.
A husband, father, brother, son, who served in the USAF, Army National Guard, Radio Communications for the State of New Mexico, a Ham radio operator, Masonic Lodge member, firefighter, farmer, self-described philosopher who spent life loving family, helping, rescuing, people near and far.
Windy is preceded in death by...
Filia M. Duran
Mar 9, 2023
Filia M. Duran, 86, born on August 6, 1936, passed away on March 9, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband Lucas Duran; parents Valentin R. Valdez and Eva O. Valdez; sister Maria Espinoza; brothers Benito Valdez, Antonio Valdez and Michael Valdez; granddaughter Stephanie Rodriguez; brother-in-law’s Andres Sanchez, Luben Espinoza, Jose Lujan and sister-in-law Grace Valdez.
She is...
Jimmy Jake Serrano
Mar 9, 2023
Courtesy Announcement for Jimmy Jake Serrano
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Jimmy Jake Serrano, known as “Frog” by so many. Jimmy earned his Angel wings on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the age of 69, after a 7-year battle with Cancer.️️Jimmy was born in Espanola, New Mexico on August 18, 1953, to Henry and Rosemarie Serrano....
Max Quintana
Mar 8, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Max Quintana of San Pedro. Max gained his angel wings on March 8, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness.
Max was born in Trinidad, Colorado to Julia Passarelli Quintana and Pete Quintana.
Max loved his work and was never tired of it. Up until his illness,...
Sammy L. Vigil Jr.
Mar 6, 2023
Sammy L Vigil Jr., 48, of Chimayó, NM, was called home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2023.
Sammy was known for helping out in his community with anyone’s electrical needs. He had a deep love for being in nature, he would go hunting with his cousins, brother, nieces & nephew & would take his children fishing.
He...
Nieves Martinez
Mar 5, 2023
In loving memory of Nieves Martinez, who passed away on March 5th, 2023. A lifelong resident of Gallina, NM, was born on August 5th, 1955.
She is preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Alicia Jacquez, brother Donald Jacquez.
She is survived by her husband Max; sons James, Brian (Stephanie) and Daryl (Ashley); adored grandchildren Abrianna and Stanley; sisters...
Albert Martinez
Mar 5, 2023
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Albert Martin Martinez, passed away at the age of 48, after an unexpected and brief illness. Albert was born in Tucson, Arizona on March 27, 1974, to Martin and Florence Martinez. Albert was very close to his family and especially adored his beautiful wife, Germel, who equally spoiled and adored her devoted “Handsome”.
Albert attended...
Cindy Martinez
Mar 3, 2023
Cindy Mae Margaret Martinez, A resident of Espanola, NM, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Ernesto and Frances Martinez, Maternal grandparents Eliseo and Beroniz Ortega, father Roy B. Martinez, mother Ercilia O. Amaya, grandson Martin Palacios J.R., and numerous uncles and aunts.
She is survived by her daughter Vanessa R....
Bernardino Valdez
Mar 3, 2023
Bernardino Valdez , 81, passed away after a short and sudden illness on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Bernardino was preceded in death by his wife Castelita Valdez, his sons; Mario B Valdez, and Benny J Valdez, his parents; Jose Inez and Esquipula Valdez, his in-laws, Willie and Eliza Apodaca, Sisters and brother in-laws; Flaviano and Celia Herrera, Teofilo and Ruperta...
Anthony James Vigil
Mar 2, 2023
Anthony James Vigil, a resident of Chimayo passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2023, at the age of 33. Anthony was a kind, quiet and lovely soul who was loved by everyone and he loved everyone in his own special way. Anthony loved spending time with his family most of all his children, playing video games and having music rap...
Meriah Gonzales
Mar 1, 2023
Meriah E Gonzales age 27, formerly from Velarde NM, passed away on March 1, 2023.
Meriah attended EVHS and NNMC where she graduated at 16. Meriah was a homemaker to her beautiful baby girl Marisa. She loved the outdoors and to be in the mountains, going camping, swimming, fishing, and laughing by the campfire. Meriah enjoyed writing, drawing, and knitting...
Andrea Teresa Martinez
Feb 27, 2023
Andrea Teresa Martinez, 38, was born on Monday, April 30, 1984 and took her last breath Monday, February 27, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her father Ray J. Martinez, her grandpa she called him Dad Vidal Maestas, grandmothers Celina Martinez and Kella Maes.
She is survived by her children Elicia Rhae Martinez, her dad Jose Quintana, Kendra and...
Elsie Delia Lovato
Feb 27, 2023
Elsie D. Lovato, 75, a resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away on February 27, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents Elfego and Carlota Lovato, sister Christella Lovato, nephew Elfego Lovato III, niece Altagracia Lovato, and sister-in-law Tanny Lovato.
Survived by her son Joshua Lovato, brothers Elfego Lovato Jr (Pat), Amos Lovato, Toby Lovato (Greg), Phillip Lovato...
George Maestas
Feb 24, 2023
George Maestas 90, a resident of Rodarte, passed away on February 23, 2023, unexpectedly.
He was preceded in death by parents: Vidal and Beroniz Maestas; maternal grandparents: Jose and Sofia Lopez; paternal grandparents: Manuel and Ninfa Maestas; brother Herson Maestas; son in law, Edward Lucero; parent in laws: Trinidad and Elaisita Martinez; grandson, Ramon Michael Maestas; great- granddaughter Peyton...
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