Ercilia Maria Martinez
Aug 13, 2025
With deep sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Sister, loving companion, and Grandmother, Ercilia “Ercie” Maria Martinez, after several years of declining health and a brave battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. She will be dearly missed. She was called home to our Lord on August 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Ercilia was preceded...
David Maestas
Aug 11, 2025
David Maestas, 63, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
Born on May 3, 1962, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, David was raised in Cuarteles, where his lifelong love of music first took root. As a child of six years old, he discovered his passion for music—a...
Gilbert Varela
Aug 4, 2025
Gilbert “Chabet” Varela, 67, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2025, in his home in La Madera, NM. Gilbert was born on October 16, 1957, in Cañon Plaza, NM, the son of Natividad Varela and Simonita Martinez. He lived most of his life in northern New Mexico working as a logger, wildland firefighter, carpenter, mason, and retired as a custodian...
Connie M. Martinez
Aug 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Connie Maria Martinez November 11, 1950 – August 6, 2025
Connie Maria Martinez (Maria Concepcion) 74, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.
Born on November 11, 1950, in Ranchitos, Española, New Mexico, Connie was the beloved daughter of Willie and Lucy Salazar. A proud graduate of...
Soraida Herrera
Aug 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Soraida "Sadie" Herrera, announce her passing on August 6, 2025, at the age of 90.
Sadie, a life-long resident of El Rito, NM, was born on October 27, 1934, to the late Juan and Camila Ocaña. Sadie was a devoted wife to her husband, Paul, with whom she shared 50 years of...
Maria Guadalupe Fuentes Quintana
Aug 6, 2025
Guadalupe Fuentes Medrano, 77, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Born June 6, 1948, in Temósachic, Chihuahua, México, she spent her later years in Northern New Mexico.
A devoted Christian, she was a woman of great strength, faith, and love for her family. She is survived by her four children, eleven grandchildren, and...
Benicio J Gonzales
Aug 6, 2025
With sorrow we announce the passing of Benicio J. Gonzales, who was called home on August 6, 2025. He was a lifetime resident of Gallina. Benicio was born on September 5, 1940, to Porfirio and Melecia Gonzales.
In heaven awaiting him are his parents, wife Bernadette Cordova Gonzales, son Levi Gonzales, brothers Bonifacio & Herman Gonzales, sister Eulalia Martinez, and several...
Sylvia Martinez
Aug 3, 2025
In Sylvia Martinez, 93, of Fairview, NM went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She passed peacefully surrounded by family.
Sylvia was born on November 17, 1931, in Canjilon, NM to Lauriano and Sophia Olguin. She was raised with the help of Aunt Fedelina Duran in Tierra Amarilla, NM and was a graduate of Tierra Amarilla High...
Ramon E Estrada
Aug 2, 2025
Ramon Estrada, 91, a beloved father to Kenneth and Janette, and adored husband of Edulia, made his final peaceful journey home on August 2, 2025, while surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Zacarias Estrada and Antonia Martinez, his sister, Fidencia Lee, and his brothers, Florencio and Johnny Estrada. He is also survived by 6...
Celina Borrego
Aug 1, 2025
Celina 92, was a strong-willed, vibrant and a very independent woman. At times she could be fiery and unforgettable and by her own admission stubborn beyond reason. She graduated from Santa Cruz High School as a proud Crusader. Celina worked for the Sombrillo Elementary school in the culinary Dept. until 1995 when she retired after 25 years. Celinas parents were Cesar...
Connie Merrill
Aug 1, 2025
Connie Leone Blair Johnson Merrill
May 2, 1961 – August 1, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Connie Leone Blair Johnson Merrill, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the age of 64.
Connie was born May 2, 1961, in Ogden, Utah, to Dewain Medwin Blair and Leone Madsen Blair. She grew up in Clearfield, Utah, and for the...
Leroy Fresquez
Aug 1, 2025
Leroy “Juan” Fresquez
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Leroy “Juan” Fresquez on August 1, 2025.
Leroy was born and raised in Chimayo NM. He was well known for his outgoing personality, and loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Leroy was a hardworking man, he was always willing to lend a...
Dilia Romero
Jul 31, 2025
Resident of El Guache, NM was called home by our heavenly father on Thursday July 31, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Angelina Garcia and Felix Salazar on May 3, 1941.
Dilia was a strong, vibrant, independent women. She faced every challenge with grace, strength and an unyielding spirit. She was our role model, an inspiration to...
Manuel Vigil
Jul 29, 2025
Manuel Alfredo Vigil, 96, of Española, NM, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Manuel was born on October 5, 1928, in Española, the beloved son of Alfredo and Jacobita Vigil.
Manuel was preceded in death by Virginia Vigil (Wife), Alfredo Vigil (Father), Jacobita Vigil (Mother), Esquipula (Pula) Archuleta (Father-In-Law), Magdalena (Maggie) Archuleta (Mother-In-Law), Leo Vigil...
George Nathan Sanchez
Jul 28, 2025
George Sanchez, 40, from Espanola, NM, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2025.
George was born to Rickie and Beto Sanchez on April 6, 1985.
George was preceded in death by his mother Rickie; father Beto; sisters Yvonne and Nadine; and grandparents Adan and Josie Quintana and Alberto and Geneva Sanchez.
He is survived by his partner Crystal; his sons Joaquin and Matthew; brother Norman and...
Ayola Ocana
Jul 27, 2025
Ayola Maria Ocana
July 27, 2025
Ayola Maria Ocana – March 24,1940 – July 27, 2025, 85 passed away peacefully on July 27,2025 surrounded by her loving family. Ayola was born in Vallecitos NM on March 24, 1940, to Leandro and Bersabe Gallegos.
Ayola was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She cherished the time she spent with her family and...
Sean Warren Abram
Jul 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sean Warren Abram October 1, 1974 – July 26, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Sean Warren Abram, age 50, of Espanola, New Mexico.
Sean passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born in Los Alamos, New Mexico, Sean was the beloved son of Ronnie Abram (Patricia) and Veronica Garcia, who both survive...
Geraldine Mae Harney
Jul 26, 2025
OHKAY OWINGEH - Geraldine Harney, 61, passed away Saturday, July 26th, 2025, after a short unexpected illness.
Geraldine was born on March 2nd, 1964, on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona to parents Jerry and Mary Frances Harney. It was here that she spent the first few years of her life before moving with her family to Ohkay Owingeh. While...
Dion Palomares
Jul 25, 2025
Courtesy Announcement
Dion Andrew Palomares, age 17, was born on September 28, 2007. Dion passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully...
Roger Frank Dominguez
Jul 25, 2025
Roger F. Dominguez, 84, of Chamisal, New Mexico, was called home by our Heavenly Father in the early hours of July 25, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and three loving children. A man of few words, each one carried the weight of his hard-won wisdom. He brightened every room with his warm sense of humor and smile.
Roger retired from...
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