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...
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,...
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...
Vanessa NIcole Trujillo
Aug 13, 2025
Vanessa Nicole Trujillo
06-22-1987 – 8-13-2025
Vanessa Nicole Trujillo, age 38, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away unexpectedly on 8-13-2025.
Vanessa Nicole Trujillo was born on June 22, 1987, in Los Alamos, NM, to Liana Trujillo and Johnny Trujillo. Vanessa grew up in Chimayo, NM, until the age of 10, then moved to Coyote, NM, where she attended Coronado High School and...
Dan W. Barrone
Aug 13, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
With heart-felt admiration, we honor the extraordinary life of, Dan W. Barrone, 95, who ascended serenely on August 13, 2025, a mere twenty-four days after the passing of his cherished wife Cecilia. Their remarkable love story, spanning over 73 years, was a testament to their unwavering devotion, commitment and companionship. Born in Terrero, NM on February 23, 1930, to...
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 in...
Deborah Herrera
Aug 12, 2025
Deborah Jo Herrera, 68, of San Juan Pueblo, NM, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 12, 2025.
She was born on April 18, 1957, to Consuelo Whitehouse and the late Jose Herrera.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Herrera; her granddaughter, Adrianna Calvert; former significant other Aaron Michael Losey; and five late siblings.
Remaining to cherish Deborah’s memory...
Jesse Garcia
Aug 12, 2025
Jesse Garcia
August 12, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jesse Garcia, announce his unexpected passing on August 12, 2025, he was surrounded by his girls. Jesse was born in Taos, NM, on September 4, 1964, to Herbert and Fidelia Garcia. As a lifelong resident of Northern New Mexico, he was fortunate to call Canoncito and Espanola home.
Jesse...
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...
Clinton Arthur Grant
Aug 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Clinton Arthur Grant (Clint) 1969-2025 L
It is with a deep sadness that we announce the passing of Clinton A Grant, who left us peacefully on August 10th, 2025, at the age of 56.
Clint was a devoted husband, a proud father, and a cherished grandfather. His greatest joy was his family, and he lived each day with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
