Obituary Listing

Edward Padilla

Sep 9, 2022

 

Edward Padilla, 56, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on September 09, 2022.

Edward is preceded in death by his father Andy Padilla and sister Cindy Kassin.

Surviving Edward are 2 daugthers Shayla and Navaeh Voight, a son Anthony Romero, and granddaughters Anailey and Aleyna, his mother Gloria Padilla, brother Andrew Padilla, and sister Vera Lehman, as well...

Rudy Brown

Sep 7, 2022

Rudy Brown 74 a resident of El Duende passed away on September 7, 2022, He was Born 1947 in Dixon, NM. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents Dora and Esquias Brown, In-laws Vianes and Olivama Maestas, his brothers Dick, Johnny, Roger and Phil, his sisters Marcia and Ida.

Rudy was a retired Administrator and Educator for the Espanola...

Mary Mabel Quintana

Sep 6, 2022

Mary Mabel Quintana, a life long resident of Pecos, New Mexico passed away peacefully at her home. She is preceded in death by her infant brother, father; Filemon Quintana , mother; Theresa Davalos, sister; Josie Benavidez, sons; Alfred "Fred" Gonzales, and Arcy Ralph Lopez, daughter; Marilyn Lopez, grand daughters; Sheryl Mae Gonzales,  Desiree Brianne Gonzales, and April Fredlene Lopez.

She...

Henry Sandoval

Sep 6, 2022

 

Henry Sandoval, 71, a resident of Rio Chiquito, NM entered eternal life on September 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Israel Sandoval and Cordelia Sandoval; brothers Damian Sandoval (Frances), Ruben Sandoval (Mary), Onivas Sandoval (Ruby), Sifredo Sandoval, Marylou Sandoval, Deluvina Sandoval, Juanito Sandoval; brother-in-law Melaquias Martinez; sister-in-law Bertha Sandoval; father-in-law...

Edward D Lucero

Sep 6, 2022

Edward David Lucero 73, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away on September 6, 2022, unexpectedly.

He was preceded in death by parents: Encarnacion and Margaret Lucero, maternal grandparents: Alberto and Elvira Gutierrez, paternal grandparents: Encarnacion and Margarita Lucero, adoptive mother Nina Zentz, brother Wilfred Lucero and sister Elvira Lucero.

Edward (known to his friends and family as Eddie, Luci,...

Proni Padilla Corral

Sep 5, 2022

Proni Padilla Corral, 86, a resident of Truchas, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 5th, 2022. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Hipolito and Dulcinia Padilla; sons, Hank and Paul, and husband Hank Corral; sisters—Adonaisa Aragon and Rose Padilla; brothers—Willie, Zacarias, Arcenio, and Avenago Padilla; half sisters—Beronis Hampton and Percide Barela; nephews—David and Jerry Padilla, and niece—LouAnn Alvarez.

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Petronila Pacheco

Sep 4, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Petronila M. Pacheco announces her passing on September 4,  2022

with her loving family by her side.  She died a peaceful death at her home in Nambe, New Mexico.  There were

fresh cut flowers in the room from Gloria's, her daughters flower garden.

Petronila was the daughter of Jose Agustin Armijo...

Jay Jaquez

Sep 3, 2022

Jay "JAYBIRD"  by all and "Jaydawg" by uncle Sam Jacquez, 50, of Abiquiu, NM, Originally from La Gallina NM, passed away on  September 3rd, 2022.  He was preceeded in death by: Bernabe Jacquez(dad), Dorothy Jacquez(mom),Leroy Jacquez(brother), Leonard Jacquez(brother), Harold Barela(brother), Eddie Jacquez( brother), Bernie Jacquez(uncle/brother), Ricardo and Carmelita Jacquez(tio/tia), Buddy Lewin(nino), Salomon Martinez(uncle), Gilbert and Nifa Gonzales(tio/tia), George and Atocha...

Irma Gallegos de Vargas

Sep 3, 2022

Irma Gallegos de Vargas, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, was called home to be with the Lord in the early hours of September 3rd, 2022, at the age of 79.  Irma was proceeded in death by her Parents, Jose Ramon Gallegos & Beatriz Jaramillo.  Her husband of 50 years Manuel Vargas, and her sons Jose Cruz Duran,...

Jose Espinoza

Sep 3, 2022

Jose Benjamin Espinoza was born unto this world March 15, 1927,  born unto Christ September 3, 2022, at the age of 95 years.

Mr. Espinoza is survived by his wife of 73 years Genevieve (Genoveva) of the family home.  Also surviving him are his three daughters and their families, Lucy Maestas and husband Frank (Cisco), Carmen Quintana and husband Steve, and Judy Garcia and husband Xavier. Grandchildren: Derick Quintana,...

Jose Blanco

Aug 31, 2022

Jose Fidencio Blanco, (Fide), age 90, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law, and a veteran of The United States Army. Born and raised in Dixon, New Mexico. After battling long term illness, he was called home quietly, while surrounded by loved ones on August 30, 2022.

Jose was born on September 30th, 1931 to...

Carmelita "Carmen" Gurule`

Aug 30, 2022

Carmelita “Carmen” Q. Gurule, 98, the queen of Cuarteles passed away on August 30, 2022, in the house that she so lovingly made a home.

Carmelita was preceded in death by her husband Joe V. Gurule, daughter Olivia Gurule, grandparents who raised her Jose Thomas and Lucillita Fresquez, parents Jose E. and Romanita Quintana, grandsons Michael Gurule,...

Elias F. Valdez

Aug 29, 2022

Elias F. Valdez, 84, a long-time resident of La Villita, went to his eternal home with our Lord and Savior on Monday, August 29, 2022 with his family by his side, following a long-time illness. Elias was born to Cruzita and Cornelio Valdez on April 16, 1938. Elias is now reunited with those who have passed before him: parents, Cruzita...

Marilyn (Webster) Finnegan

Aug 28, 2022

Marilyn Annabelle (Webster) Finnegan was born on September 7, 1926, to Amelia (Zacharias) Webster and Jay Webster in Decatur, Illinois. Her father, a World War 1 veteran, died when Marilyn was just ten, and the family moved to Fort Thomas, Kentucky, where Marilyn met George Finnegan, her high school sweetheart and future husband. After George finished his service in...

Clarence Medina

Aug 27, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Clarence Medina, 53 of Dixon NM, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Clarence was born on March 1, 1969, to Clarence and Josie Medina. Clarence Medina had a passion for art, was a well-known artist who displayed...

Anthony "Tony" DeHerrera

Aug 26, 2022

Anthony (Tony) DeHerrera, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, was called home to the arms of our Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022, after a 2-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He passed away at his beautiful mountain home in Chama, New Mexico surrounded by his family.Tony was born May 28, 1955 in Farmington, New Mexico to...

Vera Ortiz

Aug 26, 2022

Vera Ortiz, 62 of Cordova, New Mexico passed away early morning on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was called home and into the arms of our heavenly father while she was surrounded by her family. Vera was such a special person to everyone she met and touched the hearts of those around her. She lived a long and fulfilling life...

Ethen Ekberg

Aug 26, 2022

Longtime Espanola resident Ethen L. “Swede” Ekberg, 92, ended his standoff with that mortal foe cancer peacefully at home on August 23, 2022.

Ethen was born the 7th of 8 children on September 1, 1929, at the family farm near Broadwater, Neb.

To say Swede could accomplish anything he set his mind to would be...