Ashley Marie Manzanares   Heaven Gained May 1st, 2026, our beloved Ashley Marie Manzanares was called to Heaven on May 1st, 2026. 

Her arrival in Heaven was met by her mother Angela (Juanita) Martinez, her father Manuel Manzanares, her grandpa Dan (Octaviano) Martinez, and her uncle Michael Martinez.

 Ashley was born in Espanola July 2002, and from the moment she was born she brought joy to everyone around her. As a child Ashley was quick to make friends, welcoming everyone with open arms. She leaves behind a legacy of lifelong friendships that were special to her. She was kind and had a generous heart that made an impact on everyone. Ashley loved spending time with her family, especially her little brother Anjelo. She enjoyed watching him excel in sports and bowling with their family. She was always his greatest cheerleader. From the moment he was born into her adulthood Ashley was proud of her little brother and loved him infinitely. Since she was a child Ashley enjoyed the outdoors. She especially loved horseback riding with her Stepdad Jose (who lovingly named her Curly Sue) and her brother Anjelo. They had many special horseback rides that will be cherished memories. She loved camping, fishing and riding the three or four wheelers all over Tierra Azul and El Rito. She was fearless outdoors, full of adventure and could always be found with a smile outside. Ashley departed this Earth to soon and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Her life was too short, but she lived life to the fullest and took on every challenge she faced with bravery. She would always share a hug and never forgot to say “love you” before saying goodbye. Her heart and soul were beautiful and will be carried in memories by her loved ones forever.

 Ashley is survived by her Grandma Lloyda Martinez who she loved and cherished deeply. She is also survived by her Companion George, Stepdad Jose Terrazas (Yvonne & Kayleb), Brothers Anjelo Terrazas and Jose JR Terrazas, Sisters Kristi Trujillo and Sabrina Terrazas, and her nieces and nephews. Uncles Fernando Martinez, Jacob Martinez, Great-Grandparents MaryLou and Fermin Chavez, Grandparents Linda and Daniel Manzanares, Uncle Alejandro Manzanares, Aunts Jennifer and Val Nieto, Mark Chavez and Angela Manzanares, Lynsy and Elias Manzanares, Yvonne and Lino Manzanares, Cousins Audrey, Patricia, Gabriel, Jaysiah, Aurora Manzanares, Desiree Jones and Franco JR, Mason Atencio, and Victoria and Angelica Martinez along with many other relatives and friends that all loved her and will miss her. 

A public viewing will be held at Devargas Funeral Home and Crematory at 2pm on Thursday May 14th and a celebration of Life will take place on Saturday May 16th at 12:00pm at the Rural Events Center in Abiquiu.

The family of Ashley Manzanares has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley 505-747-7477.