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...
Louella Medina
Nov 18, 2021
Louella B. Medina, 63, a resident of La Villita, NM passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her Mother Teresita D. Medina; Grandparents, Luis and Rebecca Diaz, Antonio and Silviana Medina; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a close and dear friend, Carol Martinez.
...
Elvira Herrera
Nov 17, 2021
Elvira Herrera, 74, a resident of El Duende, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Herrera Jr.; sister, MaryAnn Trujillo, brothers, Gilbert Atencio and Kenny Vigil; stepbrother, Martin Quiroz; brother-in-law, Eddie Atencio and sister-in-law, JoAnn Herrera.
Elvira was the most loving and wonderful person that would...
Mallory Baca
Nov 15, 2021
Mallory G. Baca, 32, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 15, 2021. Mallory was preceded in death by her grandmother Rosina Baca and step son Manuel Garcia.
Mallory was born on August 20, 1989 and was a very caring person always so full of joy since she was very little. She was always joking...
Linda Sanchez
Nov 15, 2021
Linda R. Sanchez 51, a resident of Espanola passed away on November 15, 2021,
She is preceded in death by her father Jerome W. Sanchez; brother Jerome “Bubbles” Sanchez II, maternal grandfather Manuel Montoya and wife Maria Montoya; Paternal grandparents Alfredo and Roxanna Sanchez; sister-in-law Celeste Maestas
Linda will always...
Oscar (Husler) Franco
Nov 13, 2021
Oscar (Husler) Franco, 21
Born March 6, 2000 a resident of Tierra Azul, NM passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 13, 2021.
Oscar loved music, singing, playing video games, working on his car, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Oscar loved his big brother Shawndee as they were best friends....
Donald Gonzales
Nov 13, 2021
Donald R. Gonzales, 59, Espanola, passed away Saturday November 13th, 2021, of natural causes. Donald was born on October 2nd, 1962, to his surviving parents, Severo and Aurora of San Pedro. He is also survived by two older brothers, Glenn, and David.
Donald graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 1980, moving to Las Cruces to begin...
David Bustos
Nov 12, 2021
David Bustos, a resident of El Duende, born September 29, 1952, passed away on November 12, 2021. David was preceded in death by his mother Lucrecia Bustos.
He is survived by his Father, Horacio Bustos of El Duende. His two daughters; Tracy Ann Bustos-Valdez of Espanola and Genevieve Bustos (Alvaro Enriquez) of Santa Fe. Four grandchildren; Kyla...
Frank Romero
Nov 12, 2021
Frank Silas Romero, 84 a resident of Lyden, passed away November 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Better known as Silas or Frank S. to his friends, Dad to his family and grandpa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren who absolutely respected, loved, and adored him.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
John Martsh
Nov 12, 2021
John Philip Martsh, 77, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family in prayer November 12th, 2021.
John was preceded in death by his parents John Martsh and Maria Elvira Martinez, and brother James Martsh.
He is survived by his loving wife and best...
Grace Maes-Karcher
Nov 12, 2021
Grace Maes-Karcher 80, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Friday November 12, 2021 of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents; Luis and Anita Roybal. Siblings; Mary Salazar, Jimmy Roybal and Annie Roybal. She is survived by her children; Annette Maes-Livermore of White Rock, David Lee Maes of Hernandez, Priscilla Clovis and James of Colorado,...
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