Obituary Listing

Jun 27, 2022

Rita L. Martinez, 66 a resident of Espanola passed away on June 21, 2022, surrounded by close relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Candido Gallegos, and Ernestina Martinez. Grandparents Bernardita and Simon Martinez. Aunts' and Uncles, Arsenio, and Ruby Martinez, Federico Martinez, Ignacia Martinez, Ignacio Maestas, Estella Martinez, and Nephew Lorenzo Graham. Rita was a kind...

Jun 24, 2022

Dolores Baca, age 86 a resident of Canjilon, New Mexico was welcomed into Heaven on June 24, 2022. Dolores passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family at her side. Dolores is preceded in death by her husband Aquilino Baca, son Aquilino Terisito Baca, granddaughter Angel Redwine and daughter in law Doreen Baca. Dolores is survived...

Jun 22, 2022

Obituary for Horace Bustos

Horace J. Bustos, 83 of La Mesilla, originally of El Llano, died Wednesday June 22, 2022 following a short illness.  Horace was a carpenter by trade.  In his early twenties Horace was in an automobile accident where wife, Amelia, cared for him for many years.

Horace was preceded in death by...

Jun 20, 2022

A loving and dedicated husband, father, brother grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great- grandfather and friend. Joe Martinez Sr. was born to Florencio Martinez and Edonila Martinez on November 5, 1934 in Penasco, NM.   He was one of 9 children; Mary, Bertha, Angie, Agnes, Rosie, Connie, Nancy, David and Tina.  He married his high school sweetheart, Alicia Martinez in December 1955.  Joined...

Jun 20, 2022

Lorraine J. Seay-Smith, 87, a resident of Espanola, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday June 20, 2022. Her spirit and soul rejoiced as she entered a new life in the presence of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Juan Delfin (J.D. Sr.) and Rosalia Martinez, brother Wilbert Andres Martinez, sister Sophie Hayes, father of...

Jun 17, 2022

Amarante Arturo Casias, 73, of Tierra Amarilla, died Friday June 17, 2022 unexpectedly. He was a Navy Corpsman of the Vietnam War. Due to serving his country he became an advocate for disabled Veterans. A retired Iron Worker of 31 years and in his later years, became a legendary radio DJ “El Norteno” supporter of artists/bands of New Mexico...

Jun 17, 2022

Benito “Melecio” Lucero, age 90 and a resident of Dixon, NM, was welcomed into Heaven on June 17, 2022. Benito passed away peacefully in his home with his family near him. Benito grew up in a loving family in Ojo Caliente with his parents, Pedro and Rosana Lucero, two brothers, Luciano and Audoro, and five sisters, Delfina, Herminia, Lorraine,...

Jun 17, 2022

Baltazar “Bubba” Mercure 51 departed from this life June 17, 2022. He is proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents Baltazar and Teresita Mercure, maternal grandparents Nicolas and Anna Maria Lopez. Uncles Placido and Jose Mercure, Patrick and Noberto Lopez. Aunts Antonia Aguilar, Beronice Archuleta and Margie Duran. Sister Veronica Mercure, grandson Baby Zayah and nephew Virgil Martinez.

Jun 16, 2022

Ruben Diaz Saenz was born on January 30, 1963, to Marina and Marcello Diaz in Chihuahua then moved to New Mexico in 2009. Where he met his wife Dolores and got married in 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents Marina and Marcello Diaz. Two brothers Carlos and Francisco Diaz four brothers-in-law Leonard, Ronnie, Ricky Padilla and Joe...

Jun 16, 2022

MARY (Maria) C. SALAZAR, 84, a resident of El Guache, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 16, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Jose G. (Willie) Salazar and parents, Pedro and Beroniz Garcia, brothers Amado (Luisa), Delfin, Abelino, and Audoro Garcia.  In-laws Juan B. and Raquel Salazar; Mary Padilla (Frank),...

Jun 15, 2022

Gabriel Valdez 41 of Embudo, NM passed away on June 15th, 2022. Born April 21st,1981 in Espanola, NM to Maxine Valdez. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Silas and Oralia Valdez. Gabriel was a kind respectful loving soft soul who had a heart of gold. He loved fishing, being in the mountains and spending time with his...

Jun 14, 2022

Andrew was born to Andrew Aguilar and Terri Benavidez on October 26, 1988, in Espanola, NM. Andrew's life was tragically taken by gun violence on June 14, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM, where he was living at the time of his death. Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Terri; grandmothers, Profiria Benavidez and Alice Pacheco (Romero);...

Jun 13, 2022

Amada Lujan 106, passed on Monday June 13, 2022.  Amada was proceeded in death by her parents: Jose Alfredo and Amada Lujan, sisters; Maclovia Garcia, Sarah Garcia, Endalesia Lujan, and Isabel Roybal, brothers; Louis Lujan, Leopoldo Lujan, Ruben Lujan, Alfredo Lujan, Augustine Lujan, and Eloy Lujan.

Amada was born June 9, 1916, to Jose Alfredo and Amada...

Jun 12, 2022

Fernando De Los Santos age 40. Passed away on June 12 2022 into the kingdom of God. He is survived by his long life companion Rosie Contreras. 3 step children Miguel A. Perez, Eddy Perez And Jennifer Perez. His Father Mateo De Los Santos and Mother Anastacia Vasquez. His children Ana Karen De Los Santos and Chistopher De Los Santos....

Jun 11, 2022

Marshall D. McClees age 73 passed away peacefully at his home in Nambe Saturday June 11, 2022. Marshall was preceded in death by his parents - William and Glyndora McClees, his brothers Earl (Sherry) McClees, Terry McClees, Jack   (Patty) McClees and sister Jeanette (Charles) Stutzman. Marshall is survived by his Godson Patricio Pacheco, Patricio’s wife and daughter Stacey and...

Jun 10, 2022

Howard Leon Stacy, age 73, died peacefully on February 20, 2022, surrounded by his wife, brother, children, and grandchildren. Howard was born in Princeton, MO., on March 12, 1948, to Howard and Dixie Boggs. He was later adopted by Willis Stacy and Dixie Stacy. Howard is preceded in death by his parents.

Howard graduated from Gresham Union...

Jun 9, 2022

Edward Mercure, 48, currently living in Espanola, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 9, 2022 at Espanola Hospital. Edward is preceded in death by his Grandmother Floripe Mercure, Tia Ercilia, cousin but like a sister Jane Gallegos, Tio Mike Mercure and Madrina April Gallegos. Edward is survived by his loving daughter Mia Mercure, mother Virginia...

Jun 8, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved James Ray Garcia.  After a lengthy illness, James died peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2022. No more surgeries, no more pain, fly with the Angels, you will be missed!

James was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Jose D. and...

Jun 7, 2022

Adelinda "Linda" Martinez, 83 of Espanola, passed away on June 7, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 28, 1938, in Coyote, NM to the late Delubina and Elias Garcia, Sr. She was raised on a ranch alongside her six sisters and three brothers. She graduated from Espanola High School in 1957.  She attended Business College...

Jun 5, 2022

Jack was a hardcore rebel and loved fire arms throughout his life. He was a well educated man that worked hard and traveled throughout the world. He loved his cats that were his babies and family throughout the last days of his life; Tucks, Smokey, Ebony, Pepper, Kelly and Turtle. May he rest in peace.

He loved his music Beethoven,...