Elmer Nicholas Sanchez II
Oct 17, 2022
Elmer N. Sanchez II, 36, of Hernandez, New Mexico, was tragically taken from us and passed away October 17, 2022.
Elmer was born on May 23, 1986, in Espanola, New Mexico. He graduated from Espanola Valley high School in 2004, and started his 17-year career with Los Alamos National Laboratory. He began his career in Radiation Protection in 2010, where he was an important contributor, mentor and leader as an RCT, supporting the Laboratory’s mission.
In 2009, Elmer welcomed...
Albert "Tony" Maez
Oct 17, 2022
Albert (Tony) Maez, 71, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on October 17, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Abe and Frances Maez and his mother-in-law, Celia Vasquez and a number of other loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Anna Maez of the family home. Children: Greta Maez and companion...
Eddie Lovato
Oct 16, 2022
Eddie Lovato, 36, of Santa Fe, NM passed away on October 16, 2022.
Eddie is preceded in death by his Grandparents Adolfo and Ermalinda Gasca, Uncles Adolfo Gasca Jr., David Gasca, Horace Gasca, Jessie Gasca, Eddie Gasca and Ernie Gasca.
Eddie is survived by his mother Dolores Trujillo, son Eric Lovato, sister Mary (Shawn) Guffey, sister Theresa Trujillo, brother...
Demostenes Brito
Oct 16, 2022
DEMÓSTENES BRITO
Our beloved Father and Grandfather Demóstenes Brito, age 86 a lifelong resident of Dixon passed away peacefully on October 16, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 14, 1936 in Dixon, NM to Jose and Elisa Brito. He is preceded in death by his wife Lillian, son Leonard, daughter Emily, grandson Damian, brothers Obed and...
Rafael Branch
Oct 14, 2022
Rafael L. Branch, III was born on June 18, 1985 and went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022. Rafael is preceded in death by is grandmother Faye Davis and grandfather Gordon Davis, grandfather Leopoldo Sanchez and Ralph Branch Sr., uncles Carlos Sanchez and Manuel Branch.
Rafael is survived by his mother Lisa S. Branch, and father...
Beatrice Apodaca
Oct 12, 2022
Beatrice J. Apodaca, 76, a resident of Fairview, New Mexico, departed this world peacefully to join the Lord and her husband Ernest early Wednesday morning, October 12, 2022. She was born and raised in El Guache, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 Years, Ernest J.P. Apodaca; her parents, Felix and Angelina Salazar;...
Priscilla Mary Sosaya
Oct 11, 2022
On October 11, 2022, God called Priscilla M. Roybal Sosaya home. She grew up in Pojoaque, New Mexico, moved to San Diego, CA, and returned to New Mexico where she passed away.
She dedicated her life to her husband Alejandro Augustin Sosaya and to raising their family. She had a passion for exploring the world, and serving others while...
Roberto Soto Frausto
Oct 11, 2022
Roberto Soto Frausto, age 69 of Espanola, went to rest with the Lord on October 11, 2022 in Santa Fe after a courageous battle with cancer.
Roberto was preceded in death by his daughter Juanita Soto; his parents Vicente Soto and Soledad Frausto.
Roberto is survived by his wife Leticia Nava de Soto; daughters, Elva Soto and husband Rafael, Leticia...
Robert Patton
Oct 10, 2022
As of October 10, 2022, it is with profound sadness and loss that we announce the passing of our son, brother, father, grand-father, great-grandfather, relative, and friend to all whose lives he touched and played a role in. He departed us at the young age of 68yrs old and despite living such a short life, he managed to leave a...
Monica Espinoza
Oct 10, 2022
Monica Espinoza, age 54 of Espanola, passed away on October 10, 2022.
Monica was a mother of two beautiful girls Nicole and Tiffany. She enjoyed being with family and friends. She was a very loving and caring person, she made friends easily and had a smile and a laughter that would light up a room. We will always cherish...
Aaron Lloyd Aguilar
Oct 8, 2022
Aaron Lloyd Aguilar passed away on October 8, 2022 at 55 years of age. Lloyd was an engineer at the University of New Mexico. He also faithfully served our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
A Rosary will be held on Wednesday October 12, 2022 at 6:30pm at the...
Christopher J. Duran
Oct 8, 2022
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Christopher J. Duran, 45, of La Puebla, New Mexico. Chris passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was proceeded in death by paternal grandparents Juan and Bernie Duran; maternal grandparents Juan and Olympia Rodriguez; primo -hermano Jose Duran. He is survived by his parents Emilio and...
Dila M Sanchez
Oct 8, 2022
Dila M. Sanchez
October 8, 2022
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched on October 8, 2022. She was 92 years old. A lifelong resident of Dixon, Dila was an exceptional wife and mother. She cared deeply for her family and dear friends....
Judy M. Martinez
Oct 7, 2022
With great sadness, Judy Martinez, beloved daughter, sister, partner, aunt, niece, cousin and friend passed away suddenly on October 7, 2022. She was born in Espanola, NM on August 24, 1967 to Robert and Orlinda Martinez. She is preceded in death by her father Robert (Presley) Martinez, grandparents Estevan and Ernestine Viarreal, Lina Valdez, bother Eric Martinez, sister-in-law Elaine Casias,...
Matilde V. Romero
Oct 7, 2022
Matilde V. Romero peacefully passed away at her home on October 7, 2022, surrounded by her family at the age of 95. Matilde was born on March 14, 1927, in the home of her grandparents Francisco and Teodocia (Valencia) Montoya and her Tia Tita, Lorencita Montoya in Sombrillo, NM to her parents, Guzman Vigil and Antonia (Tonita) Montoya Vigil. She...
Maria Lucia (Lucy) Martinez
Oct 6, 2022
Maria Lucia (Lucy) Martinez was born July 6th, 1929, to Juan Antonio and Bernardita Martinez of Rio Chama, NM. Lucy made her journey into Heaven peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 6th, 2022.
Lucy was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Sixto Martinez. Brothers: Max, Benceslao, Benito, Juan Andres, Julio, and Arsenio Martinez. Sisters:...
Steve "Squibb" R. Hampshire
Oct 4, 2022
Steve "Squibb" Hampshire, 61, was loved and cared by all of his loving family He will be missed dearly.
Lena "Frances" Sanchez
Oct 2, 2022
Our beloved Lena M. Sanchez (Frances), age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 02, 2022, at her home in Espanola. Lena M. Sanchez was surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with cancer. She was born May 19, 1941 in Canjilon, to David “Papi Maes” and Estefanita “Pie” Maes. She married her late husband Jose Luis Sanchez...
Bernadette Torres
Oct 1, 2022
Bernadette Torres
Age 28, born on August 25, 1994 of Santa Fe N.M. was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on October 1, 2022.
Bernadette was a mother of two beautiful girls Haylee and Alayna that she loved dearly. She enjoyed being with family and friends. She enjoyed music and was very loving caring and she made friends...
Shaya Lopez
Oct 1, 2022
Shaya Lopez, born November 24, 1941, passed away on October 1, 2022. Shaya retired from the State of New Mexico. She loved the outdoors, gardening and most of all loved fishing at the lakes. She also liked shopping and trying her luck at the local casinos.
Shaya was preceded in death by her parents Benito and Tita Espinoza, her...
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