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...
Joe "Ted" Chacon
Jul 25, 2025
Joe “Ted” Chacon, age 84, a resident of Marysville, CA, formerly of El Rito, NM, passed away on July 25, 2025.
Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife Irene; parents, Jose P. and Anna Maria Chacon; sisters, Agapita “Connie” Lucero, Joanne Chacon, Prescilla Gaviria and Beatrice Gonzales; brothers, Tony Chacon, Tomas Chacon, Dale “Ben” Chacon, and Prudencio “Prudy” Chacon.
Joe...
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...
Randy Steven Gurule
Jul 23, 2025
Randy S. Gurule, age 61 of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully on July 23. 2025. He was born in Ingelwood, California, on May 7, 1964, to Elevi and Eva Gurule. At the age of 4 years old, Randy and his family moved to Espanola, where they all established their livelihood.
He was preceded in death by his father Elevi J. Gurule...
Cecilia Barrone
Jul 20, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with profound reverence that we celebrate the life of our extraordinary mother, grandmother, sister and friend Cecilia M. Barrone, who ascended to eternal peace on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in Taos, NM, with her loving husband by her side. Cecilia grew up in Santa Fe, surrounded by a loving and supportive family that instilled...
Antionette Vigil
Jul 19, 2025
IIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Antionette Gabriela Vigil on July 19th, 2025, at the age of 48. Antionette passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Born April 3rd, 1977, Antionette led a fulfilling life. She graduated from Pojoaque High School and earned a business degree from Santa Fe Community College. Her professional career spanned eighteen years at...
Juan Antonio Montoya
Jul 19, 2025
Juan Montoya “Choco”
A Life Lived on His Own Terms
From Española, NM – To Wherever He Roamed
[May 7,1943] – [July 19, 2025]
Born in Española, New Mexico, Juan Montoya- better known as “Choco” carried roots that ran deep in northern soil, but his presence stretched far beyond, touching lives from Las Vegas, Nevada to anywhere his boots—or his stubborn determination—took him. He...
Carlos Gallegos Sr.
Jul 18, 2025
CARLOS D. GALLEGOS SR, 66, a resident of Alcalde, NM, born to Jose Medardo and Teresa Gallegos on April 9, 1959, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his grandson Donvan Rael; father Jose Medardo Gallegos; father-in-law Harold I Romero Sr.; brothers Nick (Spook), Eddie (Flappers) and Manuel (Monju); sister Donna Gallegos; and grandparents who...
Janelle Salazar
Jul 17, 2025
Janelle L Salazar, age 43, was born August 29, 1981, in Albuquerque, NM, and passed away on July 17, 2025, from a lengthy illness with her family by her side.
Janelle was preceded in death by her partner Antonio Trujillo; parents Steve & Priscilla Martinez; grandparents Alfonso Sr Martinez and Antonio & Lucy Salazar; uncles Christopher & Danny Martinez, Walter & Antonio...
Joseph “Joe” Gurule
Jul 16, 2025
Joseph (Joe) Gurule, 64, went home to be with our Lord on July 16, 2025. A lifelong resident of Cuarteles, NM, he was deeply rooted in his community and cherished the place he called home.
Joseph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He brought love, laughter, and warmth into the lives of those around him.
He was preceded...
