Judith Rae Luther
Sep 7, 2025
Judith Rae Widmar Welsh Luther
April 20, 1943-September 7, 2025.
Our beloved mother Judy passed away during the early morning hours of September 7, 2025, following a brief illness. She graced us with her love and humor until the end.
Judy was born in Denver, Colorado on April 20, 1943, to Velma. When she was a young girl Bill Widmar entered their...
Imelda Ronquillo
Sep 7, 2025
Con profundo dolor, la familia Ronquillo Muñoz informa el lamentable fallecimiento de
IMELDA RONQUILLO
18 de julio de 1966 en Col. Alamillo Chihuahua, Mexico, fallecida el 7 de Septiembre de 2025 en Santa Fe NM.
Amada esposa de Jesús A. Ronquillo, madre de Vidal, Jesús I., Osman y Edgar Ronquillo, y abuela cariñosa de Uriel, Ángel, Eduardo, Génesis, Diego, Santiago, Matías y Damián...
Anthony "Tony" Trujillo
Sep 6, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Trujillo
February 1962 – September 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our brother, Anthony "Tony" Trujillo, who passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 63.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Patrocinio Trujillo and Frances Fresquez, his sisters, Lorenza Martinez, Diana Fresquez and Sally Chavez.
He is survived by his brother Joseph Fresquez; sisters...
Belarmino "Mino" Romero
Sep 7, 2025
March 6, 1946 – September 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mino Romero, who left us peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on March 6, 1946, in the quiet village of Nambe, New Mexico. Mino spent his entire life on the same cherished land where he was born. Deeply rooted in his...
Patricia Rael
Aug 29, 2025
Patrica Ann (Ball) Rael was born in Fort Sill, OK, on 8 January, 1947. She passed away in Santa Fe, NM, on 29 August, 2025, after 3 years in Casa Real Health Care Facility.
She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Phillips, in 2001. She was widowed (Richard Rael) in 2023.
She is survived by her daughter Kathy Phillips, and...
Ruth E. Terry
Sep 7, 2025
Ruth E. Terry, intensely loved by her children, Tara Voit, Jill Smith, and Daryl Terry, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was 96 years old and is survived by her children, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
She will be loved eternally and missed by all.
The family of Ruth Terry has entrusted the care of their...
Gabriel Tony Martinez
Aug 31, 2025
Gabriel Martinez (True), age 34, Sunrise: July 26, 1991– Sunset: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Our beloved Gabe was a humble, loving, and gentle soul who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Known for his unforgettable sense of humor, Gabe had a special gift for making his family laugh — a light-heartedness that will be deeply missed.
Gabriel found peace in the...
John Benedict Montoya
Aug 30, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
John Benedict Montoya, a long life resident of El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM, passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2025. John was born in Espanola and was the third born child to Juan and Isabel Montoya.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Abel and Eva Montoya of Nambe, his maternal grandparents Ascension and Esther Martinez of...
William Alfred Martinez
Aug 31, 2025
William Alfred Martinez (Willie), born August 3, 1946, and a lifelong resident of Medanales, New Mexico, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 79.
William was born and raised in Medanales, where he devoted his life to family, community, and hard work.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Max I. and Ramona M. Garcia Martinez; his...
Raymond Paul Bousquet
Aug 16, 2025
Sgt. Raymond Paul Bousquet was born to George Levi Bousquet Jr. and Thelma Alma (Jones) Bousquet in Queens, New York. He was the 5th child and the baby of the family.
He served four years in the United States Air Force as a security policeman, both domestic and abroad. After being honorably discharged from service in 1981 he moved to Austin,...
Judyth "Judy" Garcia
Sep 1, 2025
Judyth "Judy" M. Garcia, born August 6, 1941, passed away on September 1, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She shared nearly 25 years of marriage with her husband, Joe L Garcia, making their home in Nambé. During her time there, she embraced the culture, built lasting friendships, and became...
Teofilo Martinez
Aug 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Teofilo Martinez, who passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Teofilo was born on August 17, 1934, in Vallecitos, New Mexico, to Jose and Teofila Martinez. He proudly...
Melvin Manuel Maestas
Aug 22, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Melvin Manuel Maestas, 66 of Hernandez, NM, passed away on August 22, 2025. Born on January 4, 1959 in Espanola, NM. He was a loving son, brother, grandfather, friend, and most importantly a father.
Melvin was a hardworking man, often holding more than one job at a time while running his own business Mel's Carpet Cleaning. He was known for...
Albert Alfonso Roybal
Aug 19, 2025
Albert Alfonso Roybal, age 79, of Santa Cruz, NM, born April 1946, passed away on August 19, 2025, of natural causes.
Albert was born in Jaconita and went to school in Pojoaque Valley and graduated in 1965.
Albert has one Son from a previous relationship. In June 1969, Albert married Dolores Roybal from Santa Cruz and had four children. They were married...
Aurelia Maria Salazar
Aug 19, 2025
With deep sadness and broken hearts our mother passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, while residing at Lifespire Nursing Home in Rio Rancho, NM.
Aurelia was born June 23,1932, in Velarde to Amado and Ermelinda Martinez.
Aurelia was preceded in death by her husband Eloy Salazar; parents Amado and Ermelinda Martinez, Velarde; sister Josie Mudgett (Larry); brothers Gilbert Martinez and Amado...
Orlando Montoya
Aug 18, 2025
Our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Orlando “Orlie” Montoya, 46, of Santa Cruz, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Orlie was born in Santa Fe, NM, to Orlando “Wolf” and Judy Montoya.
Orlie was the kindest, sweetest, most loving and gentle person you could ever meet. He loved helping others, especially his family, and would...
Pablo Jessie Garcia
Aug 18, 2025
Pablo Garcia also known to many as Jesse, was born September 10, 1941 in El Paso, Texas to Herman Garcia & Virginia Martinez and went to be with the Lord August 18, 2025 surrounded by friends and family.At the age of 4 he moved to Fruita, Colorado. When he was 6 he moved to Coyote, New Mexico to be raised...
Brandon Tafoya
Aug 16, 2025
Brandon Jay Tafoya, 34 passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025.
Brandon was born on March 10, 1991, at the Santa Fe Indian Hospital in Santa Fe, NM. He was raised in Santa Clara Pueblo, NM and attended Espanola Valley High School.
Brandon had so much love for the outdoors, fishing, hunting and just cruising and taking in the cool mountain air....
David Antonio Bustos
Aug 15, 2025
David Bustos, 66, of Espanola, NM, passed away on August 15, 2025.
David was preceded by his parents Frank Bustos and Trinidad Valdez and son Jacob Bustos.
David is survived by his wife Cathy Giron; daughter Christine Bustos (Isaiah Romero); sister Martha Perraglio; brother Don Bustos, Abran Bustos and Robert Bustos; grandson Silas Thompson; many cousins, nieces, nephews and many great friends.
David...
Mark Ian Saxe
Aug 14, 2025
Northern New Mexico’s constellation of artists has lost a bright light with the passing of sculptor and stone carver Mark Ian Saxe, who died peacefully at his home in Ojo Sarco on August 14, 2025.
Mark Saxe established Southwest Stoneworks in 1979, specializing in architectural stonework and historic stone restoration. Over the decades, he earned a lasting reputation for exceptional work...
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