Leroy Rudy Roybal
Apr 9, 2024
Leroy Roybal passed away on April 9, 2024, from a sudden illness. He was born April 16, 1966, to Richard and Charlotte Roybal in Los Angeles, CA.
Leroy was a long-time resident of Santa Fe, NM. He graduated from Pecos High School. Leroy lived in many places in his adult life.
Leroy was preceded in death by his father Richard Roybal...
Laura Mable Rendon
Apr 9, 2024
Laura M. Rendon, 91, a resident of Dixon, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Laura was a devout Catholic, loving mother and grandmother. Laura loved to cook, make jelly, care and pray for her family.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Antonio H. (Tony) Rendon; her daughter, Geraldine...
Gilberto Rael
Apr 5, 2024
OBITUARY for GILBERTO RAEL
February 22, 1928 - April 5, 2024
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gilberto Rael, a resident of Truchas, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the age of 96. Gilberto was born on February 22, 1928, in Truchas to Genaro and Emma Rael and raised by his late grandparents David and Maria Miquelita Romero.
He...
Max C. Martinez
Apr 4, 2024
Max C. Martinez, age 76, a resident of Rio Chama, NM, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his mother Mary E. Martinez; his father Roman Martinez; his brother Billy L. Martinez; his granddaughter Gianna Martinez; His brother Joseph F. Martinez; his brother Larry A. Martinez.
Max C....
Rudolph A. Fernandez
Apr 4, 2024
Rudolph A Fernandez (Rudy), born December 1, 1951, a lifelong resident of Hernandez, passed away peacefully at home April 4, 2024.
He was married to Annette Fernandez and blessed with two daughters, Vanessa de Leon and Bernadette Romero.
Upon retiring from LANL, Rudy and his wife Annette opened and operated La Tiendita de Paz Religious store in Hernandez for over 10 years. He was known as a hard worker. He...
Ida Serna Pacheco
Apr 4, 2024
Ida Serna Pacheco
September 7, 1927 – April 4, 2024
It is with immense sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Ida Serna Pacheco. Ida departed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on April 4, 2024, at the age of ninety-six. Her life was a radiant tapestry intricately woven with threads of tradition, faith, wisdom, strength, and...
Carolyn Sanchez
Apr 3, 2024
Our Sweet Carolyn has left this earth on April 3, 2024.
Carolyn Sanchez was born the middle child of seven children to Charles Sanchez and Margret Roybal in Santa Fe, NM.
She grew up in Santa Fe enjoying the outdoors, cross-country skiing, camping, taking walks and traveling to new places. She worked briefly in Washington, D.C. After retiring from the Department of...
Precilia Salazar
Apr 2, 2024
With a heavy heart we are sad to announce the passing of Maria Precilia Archuleta Salazar at 76. Precilia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Maria Precilia was born in Los Ojos, NM on Sept 10, 1947, to Abenicio and Maria T. Archuleta.
Precilia was preceded in death by her parents Abenicio and Maria, her loving husband of 45 years...
Darlene Garcia
Apr 1, 2024
DARLENE GARCIA, 68, passed peacefully to eternal life on the evening of April 1, 2024, after a sixteen year battle with cancer. Darlene was immersed in loving prayer and surrounded by her family before being taken into the loving arms of our Beloved Lord Jesus. Darlene was the most generously loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Darlene was...
Gregory McWilliams
Mar 31, 2024
Gregory Clyde McWilliams, 67, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on March 31, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. Gregory retired from the US Postal Service and Smith's Pharmacy. He graduated from Denton High School. Gregory was a longtime member of the First Christian Church in Denton, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his...
Eugene “Gene” Valdez
Mar 30, 2024
Eugene Valdez ‘Gene’, 77, of Velarde, NM passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2024. Awaiting in heaven are his parents, brother, sister, daughter Gina Sanchez and granddaughter Margarita Valdez.
He leaves behind broken hearts of his loving wife, Georgia Valdez; son Mark Valdez (Wanda); daughter Inez Valdez; grandson Markos (Gabrielle); granddaughter Shyann Valdez; grandson Juan Canuto ‘JC’; granddaughter Bernardita Chavez; great grandchildren Ariya, Arianna, Markos Valdez...
Tony Gallegos
Mar 30, 2024
Tony Gallegos, age 33, a resident of Chimayo, formerly of Ranchitos, NM, passed away on March 30, 2024.
Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents Rudy Gallegos, Larry Herrera and Dora Herrera.
Tony will always be remembered by the loving kind and generous person he was. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tony is survived by his...
Aurelio Gurule
Mar 29, 2024
Aurelio Gurule, 94, a resident of Rio Lucio, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home, the morning of March 29, 2024.
Aurelio is preceded in death by his daughter Elaine Gurule; parents Jose F. and Beatrice Gurule; brothers Dennis Gurule and Nelson Gurule; grandson Christian Gurule; sister-in-law Mary Fernandez.
Aurelio is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizaida Gurule; children,...
Anita Maes
Mar 29, 2024
Anita Catherine Maes, 70, of Hernandez, NM, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 29, 2024.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents Jose Casimiro and Margarita Maes, love of her life Joaquin Pacheco, brothers Cosme Maes, James Maes, nephew David Maes, and Phil Sanchez who was like a second father to her.
She is survived...
Teresina Velarde
Mar 28, 2024
Teresina Velarde, a life-long resident of Chimayo and Ojo Sarco, NM, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family and staff at the Vista Hermosa Living Care facility on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Teresina (Tere) was a strong and loving woman who brought joy and comfort to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Teresina was...
Audrey Mae Martinez
Mar 27, 2024
Audrey Mae Martinez
04/28/1977-03/27/2024
Audrey Mae Martinez, 46, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents; Anselmo Lopez, Bernie Romero, Jake Martinez and Agnes Aguirre, mother; Ursilia Martinez and brother Jason Martinez.
She is survived by her father; Eddie Martinez, companion; Glen Lujan, sons; Johnny Herrera, Jacob Martinez (Nichole), Josiah...
Aurora Archuleta
Mar 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our family matriarch, Aurora Catalina Archuleta, lovingly referred to as "Granny" and “Nanny”. Aurora lit the world and the lives of her family for 95 years and was reborn to Heaven into eternal life on March 27, 2024.
Aurora was born in El Guache, New Mexico on March 22, 1929,...
Alex Salazar
Mar 27, 2024
Alex Ivan Salazar, 65, of Española, New Mexico, passed away on March 27, 2024. Born on July 23, 1958, in Oak Harbor, Washington to Dolores Montoya and Alex Salazar, and raised with the loving guidance of his stepfather, Lee Esquibel, he lived a life marked by dedication, integrity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Alex was a respected financial auditor and an...
Marie Matilda Martinez
Mar 26, 2024
Marie M. Martinez, 79, of Chimayo, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on March 26, 2024.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Delfinio and Clorinda Fernandez; son Douglas Martinez; grandson Julian Martinez; brothers Wilber Fernandez; Eluid Fernandez; and father-in-law Juan Pedro Martinez and mother-in-law Refugio Martinez
She is survived by her husband of 61years, Jose F. Martinez; children Gary...
Margaret T. Valdez
Mar 25, 2024
Margaret T. Valdez went to her heavenly kingdom on the early morning hours of February 25, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep. Margaret’s passing brings a strong sense of loss to her family as our family matriarch has passed on.
Margaret T. Valdez was born on September 27, 1926, in the small rural Northern New Mexico community of Ledoux, New Mexico....
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