Lamberto Herrera
Dec 10, 2024
Lamberto Herrera, 94, a devoted Father and Grandpa, passed away with his family at his side on December 10, 2024.
Lamberto was survived by his wife Phyllis Herrera; children; Patricia Starkey (Ken), Lucille Padilla, Herman Padilla, Daniel Padilla, Ricky Herrera (Cinderella), Rodney Herrera (Tammy); grandchildren, Camille (Ruben), Jesus, Ana Alicia (Susan), Rayven (Gene), Manuel (Jessica), Matteo, Christian, Sofia, Nico, Luis (Mia),...
Lucas Orlando Trujillo Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
Lucas O. Trujillo Sr., of El Rito, NM, was called home with the Lord on December 9, 2024, at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 8, 1939, to Victor and Eliza Trujillo.
Lucas attended high school at El Rito Normal School where he played football and ran track. Here, he became interested in...
Armando Romero
Dec 7, 2024
Obituary for Armando Jose Romero October 27, 1984 – December 7, 2024
Armando Jose Romero, born on October 27, 1984, passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 40. His life was a testament to hard work, love for family, and a passion for the outdoors.
Armando was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pete and Flora Romero and Manuel...
Maria Beatriz Talamante
Dec 6, 2024
Maria Beatriz Talamante was born on March 2, 1932, to Alfredo Talamante and Maria De Los Anjeles Salazar-Talamante in Edith Colorado.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband Jose Alfredo Talamante; parents Alfredo and Maria De Los Anjeles Talamante; sisters Librada Talamante- Garcia, Fedelina Talamante, Rita Martinez, Adelia Martinez; brothers Feliciano Talamante, Silviano Talamante, Alfredo Talamante, Guadalupe “Chon” Talamante, Pedro Talamante;...
Amado E Martinez Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Amado E Martinez Jr., a resident of Velarde, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on December 6, 2024.
Amado was preceded in death by his parents Amado Martinez Sr and Ermelinda Vigil-Martinez; father and mother-In-law Frank and Calicia Medina; sons Christopher and Daniel Martinez; grandson John David Romero Jr.; brother Gilbert Martinez and...
Pedro 'Peter' Vargas
Dec 3, 2024
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3
Born June 28, 1949, our father, Pedro ‘Peter’ Vargas, peacefully went Home to be with our Lord on December 3, 2024.
Born and raised in San Marcos, TX, Peter followed...
Christopher Lee Martinez
Dec 1, 2024
Christopher Lee Martinez, 41, of Gallina, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2024.
Preceded in death by his grandparents: Liberato Sanchez, Jake Martinez (Bea), Ignacita Aguirre (Benito); half-sisters Stephanie and Desirae; Uncles Benino, Robert, Paul, Jerry and aunt Barbara Martinez, godfather Isaac Trujillo, special cousins T.J. and Kenneth Sanchez.
Chris was a man whose warmth and humor...
Harold Ortega
Nov 28, 2024
Harold Ortega, 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 28, 2024, following an unexpected illness.
Harold was born August 18, 1946, in Chimayo, NM.
Upon graduating from Santa Cruz High School in 1965, Harold began his career in construction for a brief time in California and returned to New Mexico where he worked for several years in the...
Jillian Johnson
Nov 28, 2024
Jillian Johnson, 36, a resident of Cordova, NM, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2024.
Jillian was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents Enemecio and Celsa Martinez and Hubert and Bessie Johnson, maternal great-grandparents Solomon and Josefita Mondragon and Jack Sherwood and Sostena Trujillo, maternal grandfather Jose Mondragon, paternal grandparents, Joseph and Aurelia Johnson and best friend Amanda Romero.
She...
John Charles Demarest
Nov 27, 2024
May 28, 1949 - November 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John C. Demarest, of Abiquiu, New Mexico. Born on May 28, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, he joined our mother, Rae, in heaven on November 27, 2024, at the age of 75.
John proudly served his country as an Aircraft Mechanic in...
Andy Lee Ortega
Nov 27, 2024
Andy L. Ortega, 63 years old, passed away at the family residence in Chimayo, NM, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Andy was a lifelong resident of Chimayo and was known and liked by many in the community.
Andy is survived by his mother, Cordy Ortega-Martinez of Santa Fe, NM, loving sister Delilah Brown of Espanola, NM, brother Joe “Josito” Ortega of Meadow...
Kenneth Ray Law
Nov 27, 2024
Kenneth Ray Law, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend, passed away on November 27, 2024, with his father by his side after a lengthy battle with a terminal illness. He was born October 5, 1966.
Ken proudly served in the US Army, following his service he embarked on a career as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver, which he loved....
Kamie Rae Ulibarri
Nov 27, 2024
Kamie Rae Ulibarrí passed away on November 27, 2024, after a courageous thirteen-year battle with cancer. She was born on August 22, 1989, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to Richard and Marla Ulibarrí. She is survived by her parents, and siblings: Theresa Maez and husband, Jesus Maez; Rikki-Lee Chavez and husband Zach Chavez; and Cory Ulibarrí and wife Myra Chavez....
Marilyn May Peek
Nov 26, 2024
MARILYN MAY PEEK
July 7, 1930 – November 26, 2024
Marilyn May Peek passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on November 26, 2024, after a long and happy life.
Marilyn May was born on July 7, 1930, in Amherst Ohio to Ferryl Foster May and Roscoe Lee May.
She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Janet Sweeley, brother Ralph...
Floyd J. Gonzales
Nov 26, 2024
Floyd J. Gonzales, 65, a resident of La Puebla, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 26, 2024.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents George and Atocha Gonzales, Siblings, Dennis, Elizario, and James Gonzales, Susie Grijalva, Laura Gonzales and sister-in-law Cheria Martinez.
Floyd was a loving, caring and compassionate husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend...
Ida Mae Annette Stevens
Nov 25, 2024
Ida Mae Vigil-Stevens, 63, a resident of Chimayó, NM, went with our Lord on November 25th, 2024.
Ida Mae was born June 22, 1961, in Espanola, NM, to the late Juanita (Martinez) and Bonifacio Vigil. She was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her older brother “Bert” Wilbert Vigil, parents Juanita and Bonifacio Vigil, maternal grandparents...
Joseph Jesus "Chuey" Garcia
Nov 24, 2024
Joseph Jesus “Chuey” Garcia, age 44, passed peacefully at home on November 24, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Lucille Garcia and brother Jody Garcia.
Chuey is survived by his fiancé and caretaker Debbie Sanchez, son Justin Garcia who was his pride and joy, special daughter Kaitlyn Romero, beloved sister Judy Garcia...
Rafelita Rosina Montoya
Nov 22, 2024
Rafelita (Rafie) Montoya, 75, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024. Born on October 26, 1949, in Embudo, NM.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jose and Maria Montoya; brother Jose Alfonso Montoya; and her beloved cat Twinkie.
Rafelita survived by her daughter Lorrie Griego of Ojo Sarco; grandchildren Mapiya (Maria) Rakestraw, Wanonce Rakestraw, Alfonso Montoya, all of...
Isabel Serrano
Nov 22, 2024
Isabel Serrano, 80, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024. Born on December 31, 1943, in Espanola, NM, she was preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano and Delfina Serrano; brothers Noberto and Carlos Serrano; sisters Sadie Schaffer and Martha Maida Serrano; nephews Wilbert and Joseph Salazar; nieces Kathy Trujillo and Deann Marie Maestas; great-nephew James Villanueva; and...
Stephanie Ortega
Nov 22, 2024
In our deepest sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Stephanie Ortega, 37, formally a resident of El Rito, NM, who unexpectedly left this world Friday, November 22, 2024.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her grandfather Antonio Ortega, aunts Frances Sharp and Annabelle Ortega.
Stephanie is survived by her children Santana Alire, Senaida Vialpando, Lonisio “Ethan” Vialpando, Parents Wayne and...
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