Paulette Mae Beitz
Jan 19, 2025
Paulette “Paula” Mae Beitz August 12, 1945 – January 19, 2025
Paulette “Paula” Mae Beitz, 79, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children, husband and two best friends, on January 19, 2025.
Paula was born on August 12, 1945, in Paris, OH. At the age of 12, her parents moved to Las Vegas, NM. She was preceded...
Loretta Garcia Leal
Jan 17, 2025
Loretta Garcia Leal died peacefully at home with her devoted husband by her side on Friday, January 17, 2025. Loretta was born on August 25, 1957, to Manuel and Marie Garcia in Espanola, New Mexico (NM). Loretta was the fifth of six children. As the child of business owners, she learned the value of hard work at a young age.
She...
Barbara Jean Wilson
Jan 16, 2025
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Barbara Jean Wilson, born 1935 on the Navajo Reservation near Gallup, NM, passed on January 18, 2025.
Barbara’s parents brought her from Santa Fe to Los Alamos in March of 1943, where her father, George Hillhouse, was in charge of the meat department of the Manhattan Project Army Commissary. Her mother, Dorothy Hillhouse, became one of the early teachers...
Dominic Gerald Bustos-Fresquez
Jan 15, 2025
Courtesy Announcement
It is with great sadness the family of Dominic Gerald Bustos-Fresquez announce his passing on December 11, 2024, at the age of 40, at his home in Roundup, MT. Dominic was born on July 28, 1984, in Albuquerque, NM, and raised in the beautiful Espanola Valley. Dominic graduated from Espanola Valley High School, Class of 2002, in Espanola, NM....
Armando Lujan
Jan 14, 2025
Armando Lujan was a resident of Nambe, NM, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Armando Lujan was born July 13, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eloy Lujan and Vicenta Ortiz Lujan of Nambe NM, sister Darlene Lujan, Brothers Eloy Lujan Jr., Joe (Sharon) Lujan and Federico Lujan and special nephew Adrian Ortiz....
Norma Aragon
Jan 14, 2025
Norma Aragon
Oct 01, 1950 – Jan 14, 2025
Proverbs 31
(10-12, 25-31)
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and...
Gabriel Covarrubias
Jan 13, 2025
Gabriel Covarrubias Jr.
d.1/13/2025
Gabriel Covarrubias Jr, age 68 of Espanola, NM, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Rio Grande City, TX to Juanita & Gabriel Covarrubias Sr.
After graduating from high school, Gabriel joined the US Army. He decided to reside in Santa Fe, New Mexico after completing his military career. Several years later...
James Bryon Lujan
2025
James Bryon Lujan
January 25, 1977 – January 13, 2025
James Bryon Lujan, a beloved husband, father, coach, and friend, passed away on January 13th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 25, 1977, James grew up in Chimayo, New Mexico, with his loving parents, Elmer & Liz, and sister Tracy. Chimayo was a place that shaped his love for...
Marcia Trujillo Medina
Jan 13, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Marcia Trujillo Medina, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque shortly before midnight on December 31, 2024, attended to by her twin sons and sister-in-law.
Marcia lived a full and joyful life punctuated by challenges that she overcame with grace. She was born April 4, 1938, in Española to Cipriano DeAguero Trujillo and Nellie Miranda Trujillo. Cipriano and...
Jimmy Dominguez
Jan 13, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMEN
Jimmy Dominguez, age 77, a resident of San Manuel, AZ, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on November 24, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Nestor and Cipia Dominguez of Chimayo, brother Walter and a special brother in Christ Wray Ortiz.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Monce Dominguez, of 51 years; daughter Corinna (Brian) Crick of Tennesse;...
Orlando Gurule Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Orlando F. Gurule Jr. On January 12, 2025, at the age of 62, while in the arms of his wife Linda, God called Orlando to his eternal home. Orlando was born on March 16, 1962, to Viola and Orlando Gurule Sr. He was raised in Rio Lucio and Grants,...
Monique Ortiz
Jan 12, 2025
Monique Crystal Ortiz, 38, of El Llano, NM, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2025.
Monique was born on November 29, 1986, to Dolores Sanchez and Nelson Montoya in Espanola, NM.
Monique was fun-loving and out-going. She loved her son Zachariah dearly. She was a homemaker and loved to take care of her mom. She loved her four dogs too. She loved...
Ross Olivas
Jan 12, 2025
Ross Olivas, of El Llano, NM, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ross was born on June 18, 1954. His life was a testament to love, creativity, and the joy of nurturing both people and the world around him.
Ross loved and cared for his wife of 46 years. As a loving father, he provided guidance,...
Catherine "Cathy" Martinez
Jan 11, 2025
CATHERINE MARTINEZ, 90, a resident of Hernandez, NM, went on to be with Our Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was a proud member of the Carmelitas of the Holy Family Parish of Chimayo and The Sagrada Familia of San Jose Parish in Hernandez, NM. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family, whether it was cruising on Sundays with...
Julian Joseph
Jan 11, 2025
Julian Abilio Joseph Sr., Age: 80
Resident of Taos formerly of Ojo Caliente NM
Date of Death: 1/11/25
Julian was preceded in death by: Daniel Joseph Sr. (father), Consuelo (Rivera) Joseph (mother) – Victor Chavez (father-in-law) and Ida (Mondragon) Chavez (mother-in- law). Pete Joseph(brother) Epimenio Joseph(brother), Infant brother (Baby Joseph) and Tina Joseph (goddaughter/niece).
Julian Joseph was born in Ojo Caliente, NM, November 28,...
Edward David “Duda” Duda
Jan 11, 2025
Edward David Duda (Duda)
May 1, 1949 – January 11, 2025
Edward David Duda, age 75, a beloved resident of Española, New Mexico, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on May 1, 1949, in Oakland, California, Edward lived a life defined by love, resilience, and dedication to his community.
Edward was...
Celia Carolina Ulibarri
Jan 9, 2025
Celia Carolina Ulibarri, beloved mother of ten, was born on March 24, 1934. On January 9, 2025, while resting peacefully in her residence and surrounded by her children, God called Celia to her eternal home.
Born and raised in Youngsville, NM, Celia was the youngest of eight siblings. After completing the 8th grade, she moved to Los Alamos to live with...
George J. Maestas
Jan 9, 2025
George J. Maestas, a resident of Chamita, passed away on January 3, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe G. and Lillan B. Maestas; and his siblings, Georgito Maestas, Rudy Maestas, Milton Maestas, Teresita Martinez, Florence Gallegos, and Bernadette Archuleta. George is survived by his loving daughters, AnnaLisa Maestas (Ray) and Georgette Maestas; his best friend and caregiver,...
Elizabeth E Medlin
Jan 8, 2025
With profound sadness and hearts full of love, we share the passing of our beloved Elizabeth “Lizz” Eve Medlin of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on Christmas Eve 1984 in Chama, New Mexico, Lizz was a beautiful light in our lives. She was called home to her eternal rest on January 8th, 2025, surrounded by her family and close friends....
Marie Todd
Jan 6, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Marie (Maria) A. Todd announce her passing. She left this world peacefully late Monday evening, January 6th in her home in White Rock N.M. She was 95 years old. The first of eight children, Marie was born on February 26th, 1929, to Pablo and Alice Saiz in Estancia, NM.
She spent her early...
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