Murlin Joseph Nutter
Feb 5, 2023
Murlin Joseph Nutter passed away February 5, 2023 in Los Alamos, New Mexico, having recently turned 97 years of age. He was born January 23, 1926 in Portis, Kansas at the home of his parents, the Reverend Chester Merl Nutter and his wife, born Grace Anna Anderson. Murlin’s wife of 65 years, the former Miss Barbara Louise Adee, died in...
Jose Pacheco
Feb 4, 2023
Jose A. Pacheco, of Chamisal passed from this life in the early hours of the morning of February 4, 2023. He was born February 17, 1936 in Chamisal to Fermin and Virginia Pacheco. He was 6th of ten children. Jose was a was a very devoted Catholic. He would listen to the mass twice a day daily. He served as...
Raydell Clark
Feb 3, 2023
Raydell Clark, 82, of Espanola, NM, was made an angel on February 3, 2023.
Ray loved his motorcycles and traveled many, many miles all over the US and Canada, and always had a tale to tell He always said it wasn’t the trip, it was the journey, and something along the way enhanced the journey that was the tale.
Ray...
Michelle Sisneros
Feb 3, 2023
Michelle Sisneros, 47, a resident of l Guache passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2023. Michelle is proceeded in death by her husband, Davey Sisneros, mother Mary Susie Baca, her brother Paul Baca, grandma and grandpa Margarita and Jose Baca.
Michelle always had a big smile on her face and a joke to crack. She enjoyed being outdoors, coloring,...
Eleydia Valeria Montano-Valdez
Feb 3, 2023
Eleydia Valeria Montano-Valdez
Valeria was born in Canjilon, N.M. on March 27, 1938. She stepped into Heaven peacefully on February 3, 2023 in Canjilon, N.M. She was surrounded by her loving family in her own home, where she wanted to be. Valeria had many loves in her life. First and foremost, was her love for God and her faith. She...
Charlotte Roybal
Feb 2, 2023
Charlotte M. Roybal
June 26, 1941 - February 02, 2023
Charlotte M. Roybal, the beloved wife of the late Richard E. Roybal passed away on February 02, 2023, in the comfort of her own bed. She was a former resident of Pecos, NM.
Our beloved Charlotte was blessed with five beautiful children Bernadette (Kenny) Roybal, Annette (Matthew) Quintana, Leroy...
Severo Gonzales
Jan 31, 2023
Severo "Slim" Gonzales 93, Espanola, passed away on January 31, 2023, of natural causes. He was Born in Espanola, NM on July 2, 1929. The Son of Bences Gonzales and Ernestina Romero Gonzales. He is preceded by: Donald (son), Victor and Raymond (Brothers), and Lauren Noell (sister).
Severo is survived by his Wife of 67 years, Aurora, Two...
Jasmine Holliday
Jan 31, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we share the devastating sudden loss of our Jasmine Lynn Holliday. Born October 15, 1986 and gained her angel wings on January 30, 2023.
Jasmine had a beautiful smile that could light up a room like a ray of sunshine. She was funny, outgoing, and vivacious. We will always remember her golden smile.
She...
Aggie Sylvia Lujan
Jan 31, 2023
Aggie Sylvia Lujan, 81, a longtime resident of Santa Cruz, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Cipriano Lujan, whom she was married to for 57 years; her parents Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia; in-laws Antonio and Delfina Lujan; brothers Delfin Archuleta, Gilbert...
Elizabeth "Lisa" Sisneros
Jan 30, 2023
Elizabeth “Lisa” Sisneros
Born May 15, 1972, in Española Valley Hospital and joined her Heavenly Father on January 30, 2023. Lisa was a lifelong resident of Las Tablas, NM, where she lived with her dad Fastino, mom Lucy and older sister Celeste.
She is preceded in death by her father Fastino Sisneros and sister Celeste Sisneros and survived by her...

Ramon Adolfo Martinez
Jan 29, 2023
Ramon A. Martinez, 80, a resident of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, passed away on January 29, 2023.
Ramon is preceded in death by his son Roland Martinez, daughter Renee Martinez, parents Adolfo and Marcella Martinez, sister Mary Lou Blea and brother-in-law Arthur Blea.
He will always be remembered for his love of classic cars. He loved to go for a...
Sotero A Valdez
Jan 25, 2023
Sotero A. Valdez (aka “Salty Dog”), age 59, a resident of El Llano, NM, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Sotero is preceded in death by his daughter, Erika Valdez, his father Felipe Valdez, mother Bernie Valdez and brother Gabriel Valdez
Sotero is survived by his son, Antonio Valdez and stepdaughter Julie Holt, godson Marcos Vigil Sr. and godfather Roman...
Wilbert William Salazar
Jan 25, 2023
Wilbert William Salazar, 53, born July 14, 1969 of Santa Clara Pueblo and El Llano, NM was joined with his loved ones in paradise on January 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Salazar, uncle and Godfather Carlos Serrano, mother-in-law Marie Lyon and brother-in-law David Lyon.
Affectionately known to many as “Willa” led a life full...
Jose Alfredo Talamante
Jan 25, 2023
Jose Talamante, was born on July 18, 1928 to Jose Fermin Talamante and Alejandrina Garcia Talamante in Edith, Colorado.
Jose is preceded in death by his parents Jose Fermin and Alejandrina Talamante, sisters Ferminia Talamante and Maria Hermanita Martinez, brothers Jose Isidoro Talamante, Cristobal Talamante, grandson Leopuldo Talamante, granddaughters Susanna Talamante, Lahoma Talamante, Kyleighla Vigil and great grandson Josiah Martinez.
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Daniel Pedro
Jan 23, 2023
Daniel James Pedro, passed away on January 23, 2023, unexpectedly at the young age of 51. Daniel had a heart larger than life. He was a true friend to many, a father, who adored his children, a loving grandpa, and a loving husband to his soulmate. He looked forward to spending his days spoiling his grandchildren, Riley and Hannah. His...
Martha Archuleta
Jan 23, 2023
Martha J. Archuleta, a life-long resident of the Espanola Valley died peacefully on January 23, 2023. She was 87. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Donaldo, her parents Jose V. and Amabel M. Archuleta, her brothers, Johnny and “Butch’, and her sister Belle Becker. Martha is survived by her sister, Norma Evans (Robert), brother-in-law Leo...
Rudy Archuleta
Jan 23, 2023
Rudolfo Cristobal Archuleta (Rudy) (aka - El Viejo) age 74, a resident of El Rito, NM, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on January 23, 2023.
Rudolfo was a kind and loving man who loved all his family enormously. He was a meat cutter by trade for nearly 30 years, and after retirement...
Carmen Teofila Naranjo
Jan 22, 2023
While surrounded by her loving family, Carmen Naranjo, age 91, was called to enter the Kingdom of God on January 22, 2023. Originally from Abiquiu, NM, she resided and raised her children in Santa Cruz, NM and together with Pete Naranjo, owned and operated the Valley Superette grocery and liquor store. Carmen was a very beautiful and loving daughter, wife,...
Celedonia Maria Trujillo
Jan 19, 2023
Celedonia (Sally) Maria Trujillo age 96 a resident of Abiquiu, N.M. passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Celedonia was an excellent daughter, caring for her parents, a loving wife, an exceptional mother, grandma, sister and aunt. She enjoyed being with the community, family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Silviano and...
Robert Tempone
Jan 18, 2023
Robert Tempone a resident of Espanola passed away suddenly on January 18, 2023. A memorial service will will celebrated at a later date.
The care of Robert Tempone has been entrusted to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. (505)747-7477 www.devargasfuneral.com
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