Jason Eric Salazar
Jan 6, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNEMENT
In Loving Memory of
Jason Eric Salazar
(November 16, 1975 ~ December 3, 2024)
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be.
So, He put His arms around you and whispered “Come with Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.
Although, we love you dearly we would not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating...
Loretta M Sanchez
Jan 5, 2025
Loretta M. Sanchez, 75, born June 22, 1949, passed away on January 5, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jose C. and her mother Margarita Maes; Siblings, Cosme, James and Anita Maes and Nephew David Maes.
Loretta is survived by her sons Lorenzo Sanchez (wife Tara), and Marvin Sanchez; Siblings Lucille Chacon, Loyola Marrufo (husband Juan), Rebecca Maes...
Eddie Millsap
Jan 5, 2025
Eddie Millsap, a resident of Sombrillo, NM, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home.
Eddie shared a beautiful life with his wife, life partner, Marie, for 65 years and 7 months. Together, they had three daughters: Kim Levitt and husband, Bill; Teresa Saiz and husband, Marty; and Shelly Millsap, who passed away on December...
Nichole L Borrego
Jan 4, 2025
Nichole Lynn Borrego, (AKA Nikki), 34 years of Alcalde NM, passed away on January 4,2025.
She was called upon by the lord in her home in Albuquerque NM. Nichole was born on February 9th,1990 in Santa Fe NM to Debra (Debbie) Borrego, Alcalde NM and Floyd Borrego, El Guique NM.
Preceded in death by parents Debra and Floyd Borrego; Maternal Grandmother, Rosebell...
George Robert Archuleta
Jan 3, 2025
A devout believer throughout his life, George Robert Archuleta, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends and is now resting in the hands of our Lord, leaving behind a legacy of faith and kindness. George was born on March 28, 1942, to Moises and Estella Archuleta of El Rito and was the...
Jose Rosario "Ross" Lopez Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
Jose Rosario "Ross" Lopez, Jr., 78, a lifelong resident of El Rito, NM, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2025, at his home. Beloved son, brother, and Uncle, "Ross" was born on August 18, 1946, to Jose Rosario Lopez and Escolastica "Cora" Lopez (Vigil).
One of the first graduates of the newly established Paint & Auto Body Program at the then...
Ernie Clifford Gallegos
Jan 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness to announce the unexpected death of Ernie Clifford Gallegos, 81, was a resident of Espanola, NM, and was returned to the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Ernie was born and raised in Comanche Canyon, New Mexico on December 17, 1942, had lived in Espanola for the past 50 years with his family, and enjoyed...
Francisco Manzanares
Jan 1, 2025
Francisco Gabriel Manzanares
07/17/1993-01/01/2025
Francisco Gabriel Manzanares, beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend was called to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2025.
Francisco was 31 years old. Most knew him as Cisco. Cisco was born in Santa Fe, NM, and raised in Espanola NM. He spent a few years residing in Albuquerque, NM.
Cisco was a very...
Henry Isidoro Roybal
Jan 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Henry Isidoro "LoLo" Roybal who was called home by our heavenly father on January 1, 2025.
LoLo was born on January 25, 1947, to Jose Pablo and Julia Roybal in Jaconita in the Pojoaque Valley community in New Mexico. He attended school in Pojoaque and was...
Jose Archie Diaz
Jan 1, 2025
Jose “Archie” Diaz (Born: June 16, 1956), a resident of Chamisal, N.M., originally from La Villita, NM, has joined our lord in heaven January 1, 2025.
Archie was preceded in death by his father Luis Diaz and mother Rebecca M. Diaz, 4 brothers; Bon Diaz, Albert Diaz, Franklin Diaz and Tommy Diaz, 4 sisters; Teresita Medina, Melba Lopez, Orlinda Romero, and...
Maria Clarita Olguin
Dec 31, 2024
Maria Clara “Lily” Olguin 93, was called home on December 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Clara was preceded in death by her mother Ascencion & father Salomon Olguin; brother Leifas Olguin; sister Theresa Duran & Joe Duran; beloved granddaughter Kathleen Valdez; grandson Terrance Vigil; and great grandson Lucas Valdez; son-in-law Nelson Vigil and Godson Joe Jr. Duran.
She was survived by...
Eloy Naranjo
Dec 30, 2024
Eloy Naranjo, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, NM, passed away December 30, 2024.
Eloy was preceded by his birth parents Delfido and Lugardita Naranjo; brother Andy; sisters Carolina Douglas and Candelaria Naranjo; adoptive parents Eugene and Faustina Gutierrez; parents-in-law Salvador and Celestina Naranjo; sister-in-law Sylvia Naranjo; brother-in-law Clifford Naranjo, and Lowell and Dora Wilson.
Eloy is survived by his Wife of...
Dolores Cecilia Sanchez
Dec 30, 2024
Dolores T Sanchez (Lolly), 76, a resident of Velarde, NM, was called to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 30, 2024. She was born in Embudo, NM, on July 18, 1948, to Elmer and Isabel Torres.
She was preceded in death by her husband Peter F Sanchez Sr.; daughter Alicia Sanchez, her Son Peter F. Sanchez Jr.; father Elmer...
Edna Mae Martinez
Dec 29, 2024
Edna Mae Martinez
February 4, 1976 – December 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edna Mae Martinez, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend. Edna passed away after battling cancer for many years. She fought strong and hard. Edna entered this world on February 4, 1976, and brought love and warmth into...
Jonathan Cordova
Dec 29, 2024
With broken hearts and sadness, we announce that on December 29, 2024, our beloved Jonathan Cordova was heartlessly taken from this world but he is now triumphant in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. Jonathan was a respectful, loving, caring and very kind man who was taken from this world to soon. He was a journeyman/carpenter by trade. He loved...
Tomas E. Vigil
Dec 28, 2024
Tomas Elizardo Vigil, 85, of Taos, NM, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024 after a lengthy illness.
Tomas was born on November 22, 1939, to Elizardo and Trinidad Vigil in Cundiyo, NM. After he graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1957, he went on to study Forestry Management at New Mexico State University. He was employed by the State...
Carlos Maestas
Dec 28, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carlos Maestas, 43, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and friend who was called home with our heavenly Father on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Carlos spent his final moments in the care of St. Vincent hospital, surrounded by his loving family, who held him close as he embarked on...
Robert Tafoya Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
Robert Tafoya Jr., 47, a resident of La Villita, NM, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024.
Robert Jr. leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience.
He was preceded in death by his brother Jonathan Tafoya, maternal and paternal grandparents Benito and Julia Lucero, Benito and Terecina Tafoya, aunts and Uncles Leroy and Vangie Tafoya, Ida Quintana, Mary Lou Tafoya, Fred...
Grace M Medina
Dec 27, 2024
Grace Medina, 91, of Lyden, NM, peacefully entered eternal rest on December 27, 2024. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Grace’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and devotion to her family and faith.
Grace was born on August 30, 1933, in Dixon, NM, to Fidel and Delfina Martinez. She was one of eleven siblings, growing up...
Francisco Joseph Romero
Dec 27, 2024
Francisco Joseph Romero, 19, embraced in loving care and prayers by his family, passed to his eternal heavenly home on December 27, 2024. Francisco, also affectionately known as Cisco or Ponch, was born in Taos, New Mexico, on June 4, 2005, to Michelle Trujillo and Jeremy Romero.
Francisco graduated with honors from Pojoaque Valley High School in 2023 and attended New...
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