Jose Salazar "Fish"
Nov 29, 2021
Jose Isaudro Salazar “Fish”
February 10, 1928 – November 29, 2021
Jose Isaudro Salazar (nicknamed “Fish” at the age of five) went to be with the Lord his maker on Monday, November 29, 2021. Fish was born in Pojoaque, New Mexico where he shared his love for family, ranching and hard...
Frances Valerio
Nov 29, 2021
Frances Valerio 85, a resident of El Duende passed away on November 29, 2021, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Pat Valerio, son Frank Valerio, and granddaughter Venessa Valerio. Parents Santiago and Antonia Fresquez. Her brother Ramon Fresquez, Joe Fresquez, Samuel Fresquez, sisters Maria Martinez and Teresita Moya.
She was...
Roland Valdez
Nov 29, 2021
Gerald Roland Valdez 70, a resident of Ojo Caliente, passed away on November 29, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1951. Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Lila Valdez; paternal grandparents Benseslaus and Maria Tonita Valdez; maternal grandparents Efren and Matilda Garcia.
Roland was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin...
Michael Lujan "Snafu"
Nov 29, 2021
Michael Lujan “Snafu”, 70, a resident of Espanola, passed away on November 29, 2021. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Josefina Lujan; brothers, Delfino and Eugenio Lujan; sisters, Amelia Bustos and Mabel Lujan; sister-in-law, Ruth Lujan; brother-in-law, Jimmy Lujan; father-in-law, Leo Barrera and mother-in-law, Josie King.
Michael was a loving and...
Ruth Chavez
Nov 29, 2021
Ruth Chávez, of Albuquerque and Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021, at home.
She was born on February 2, 1937 to Jesús Maria and Aurelia Alarid in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ruth married Frank Ernest Chávez on July 30, 1960 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM. They had three children, Michael, Craig,and Janice....
Nancy Chatfield
Nov 28, 2021
At almost achieving the grand age of 70, Nancy Chatfield died November 28 in Espanola, NM. Nancy arrived on this planet with a desire for excitement and change. She lived in many places and tried her hand at a variety of opportunities. She sold real estate, beautiful clothing, and boutique items. She loved to acquire and sell Southwestern items...
Anthony Baca Sr.
Nov 28, 2021
Anthony J. Baca Sr. 69, A resident of Nambe went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ with his family by his side on November 28, 2021. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents Baudilio and Josephine Baca, his children Raymaldo Baca, and Bascilia (Boss) Baca; brothers Levi Baca, Leroy Baca, Dale Baca and Leo Baca;...
Crystal Rodriguez
Nov 27, 2021
On November 27th, 2021, Crystal went to be with our Lord.
She is survived by her sons; Juan Rodriguez-Gonzales, and Jesus Rodriguez, father John Rodriguez, mother Mary Jane Trujillo, adopted mother Sandy Gonzales, partner Eileen Quintana, significant other Raul Esparza, brother Jose Montoya, sisters; Kristy Rodriguez, Angel Montoya, and Diane Dominguez, as well as many uncles, aunts,...
Jenny Baca
Nov 26, 2021
On November 26, 2021, Jenny Nichole (Nikki) Baca, 32, started her journey to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Nichole (Nikki) had recently experienced Salvation and a very special relationship with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Nichole (Nikki) was not ashamed to share her faith and to pray for her friends and family. Nichole was born on June 19, 1989 to Jennifer and...
Ida Chacon
Nov 26, 2021
Ida Chacon, 74, a lifelong resident of Gallina, NM passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edwina and Abran Cordova; in-laws Sergio and Adelina Chacon. Her sisters Donna, Janie and Minnie Cordova and Helen Parrish; one niece and six nephews.
Ida loved...
Joe Marquez
Nov 26, 2021
Joe Palomino Marquez passed to his eternal rest on Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home in Espanola, New Mexico. Joe was born in Presidio, Texas, on October 4, 1934, to Jesus Marquez and Petra Palomino Marquez. The family moved to Artesia, New Mexico, in 1948. There he met and married his wife of 65 years, Belen Granado Marquez. Joe...
Romanita Salazar
Nov 25, 2021
Romanita C. Salazar, 66 , a resident of El Llano, most recently of McCurdy, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Roma or Rommie as she was also known as, was born September 17, 1955, in Espanola to her parents Andres and Grace Coriz Salazar. She attended and graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1973, soon after...
Rebecca Yanez
Nov 23, 2021
Rebecca "Becky" K. Yanez, 58 from El Rito, NM passed away peacefully Tuesday November 23, 2021 at Presbyterian Medical Center Hospital in Santa Fe, NM after a long illness. Rebecca was born in Alameda California, on October 7,1963, the youngest of three children, to Ernesto and Maclovia Yanez. She was preceded in death by her father Ernesto "Don Chema"...
Oliver Martinez
Nov 22, 2021
Oliver A Martinez was born on June 17, 1945, in Canjilon, New Mexico to Jose Abran and Eduvigen Martinez. He passed away on November 22, 2021, after battling Covid. Oliver is survived by his son Torrey and his fur baby, faithful companion, Bailey, 5 brothers, Adan, Vicente (Sally), Abran, Eloy (Deluvina), Max (Mary), and one sister Teresita (Ralph) Jaramillo....
Steve Garcia
Nov 22, 2021
Steve B. Garcia, 66, the WORLD’S BEST FLY FISHERMAN and longtime resident of Chama NM passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22nd with his family by his side. Born on March 8th, 1955 in Santa Fe NM to Mother Mary Alice Padilla and Father Manuel Antonio Garcia. He was preceded in death by his parents; Brothers Anthony and Frank...
Bennie Trujillo
Nov 21, 2021
Bennie, 86, lifelong resident of Pojoaque, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Bennie was born on March 9, 1935 in Nambe, NM where she grew up. She married Willie Trujillo and moved to southern California, relocating soon afterwards to Jacona, NM, where Bennie and Willie built a home and raised their children....
Dora Houle
Nov 21, 2021
Dora B. Houle, a resident of El Guique, born July 26, 1932, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 after a lengthy illness.
Dora is preceded in death by her husband Frank Houle, her parents Manuel and Matilda Borrego, brothers: Gregorio Borrego, Joaquin Borrego, and Henry Borrego, sister Viola Reswer and nephew David Toelardo.
She...
Filimon Vigil
Nov 19, 2021
Filimon Vigil 93, a resident of Ranchitos formally of Chamita passed away on November 19, 2021.
Filimon was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Ramona Vigil; parents, Antonio Vigil and Maria de la Luz Romero; brothers, Mel Vigil, Joe D. Vigil and George Romero; sister, Lydia Martinez; Parents in law, Emilio and Adela Gonzales;...
Ermelina Gonzales
Nov 19, 2021
Ermelina Lila Gonzales, 86, born on November 23, 1934, a resident from Dixon, passed away on November 19, 2021, at home from a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband Nick Gonzales, infant son Richard, her parents Rumaldo and Magdalena Gonzales; brothers Florito and Albert Gonzales; her sister Emma Gurule; her sisters-in-law Cipricia Griego,...
Lourdes Maestas
Nov 19, 2021
Lourdes G. Maestas 95. It is with great sadness that we announce that our mother, Lourdes G. Maestas, 95-1/2 yrs. old, a resident of Espanola, passed into the arms of Jesus Christ on Friday, November 19, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Jake Maestas; parents, Antonio Jose...
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