Rayna Montoya
Nov 20, 2019
RAYNA WANDA MONTOYA, 43, a resident of Arroyo de Agua, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny (Juan) Cata; maternal grandparents, Medardo and Octaviana Garcia; paternal grandparents, Jose and Antonina Montoya; beloved God-father, Sergio Morfin; uncle, Medardo Garcia and her dog, Saphire. She was born on September...
Samuel Salazar
Nov 19, 2019
SAMUEL “SAMMY” SALAZAR, 51, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Salazar; maternal grandfather, Juan M. Valdez, paternal grandfather, Jose G. Salazar (Mela), Theresita Jaramillo (Fermin); uncle, Delano Valdez. Sammy enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends and family. The love he had for his children was...
Jeffrey Brown
Nov 18, 2019
JEFFREY R. BROWN, 37, a resident of La Puebla, was born November 30, 1981 and passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey L. Brown; paternal grandmother, Angelina “Hon” Gonzales, maternal grandfather, Fidel Martinez; brother, David “Spunky” Montoya; and paternal great-grandmother, Rosario Marquez. Jeffrey was a loving person that was always...
Jose Ortega
Nov 14, 2019
JOSE PEDRO ORTEGA, 80, a resident of Lyden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rallitos Ortega; twin brother, Orlando Ortega; brothers, Ted, Johnny, Tony and Robert Ortega; sisters, Jane Pacheco and Kate Lovato. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Ortega; children, Diana Perea and husband Adolph, Donny...
Jose Naranjo
Nov 14, 2019
JOSE MELICENDRO NARANJO , 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 14, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1927 to the late Estanislao and Octaviana Naranjo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernie; infant son, Daniel; grandson, Robert; sisters, Ramoncita, Emeteria, Rumalda and Minnie. He graduated from Santa Cruz High...
Melvin Baca
Nov 13, 2019
Melvin Mark Baca, 57, of Ojo Caliente, NM was born December 21, 1961 and was called home by his creator on November 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his sister Darlene Baca; step father Fernando Alire; grandparents Pedro Juan and Elosia Baca; in-laws John and Elizabeth Montoya. Melvin was employed with the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe...
Lydia Naranjo
Nov 9, 2019
Lydia Rose Naranjo, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born June 8, 1940 in Duran, NM to the late Sabino and Lupita Madril. She attended school in Duran and Encino, NM. Lydia married Gilbert Naranjo in 1962 in...
Carmela DeVargas
Nov 9, 2019
CARMELA F. DEVARGAS, 34, a resident of Servilleta, passed away suddenly of an onset illness on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Varela; brother, Antonio DeVargas; maternal grandparents, Willie and Josie Varela, paternal grandparents, Tony and Louise DeVargas; and close first cousin, Adam J. Lujan. Carmela attended Pecos schools and Mesa Vista for...
Jimmy Romero
Nov 7, 2019
JIMMY “JIMMITO” ROMERO , 37, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Phillip Herrera; aunt, Melanie Herrera; cousin, Brian Herrera; father, Jimmy Romero, Sr.; paternal great-grandparents, Carmen and Carolina Romero; maternal great-grandparents, Conce and Fidelita Vigil, maternal great-grandparents, Juan Isidro and Carlotta Herrera; and...
Archie War Jr.
Nov 5, 2019
Jose Archie War, Jr., a lifelong resident of Espanola, was called Home by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5, 2019, after a sudden passing. He was born on December 28, 1963 in Espanola, New Mexico. He attended school in Espanola, New Mexico. Archie was preceded in death by his sister, Anabelle War, who loved him so much...
Elizabelle (Belle) Martinez
Nov 3, 2019
Our sister, aunt and friend, ELIZABELLE (BELLE) MARTINEZ , a resident of El Rancho, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Belle was preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Joe Martinez, Jr.; parents, Tobias, Sr. and Rosalina Gomez; brothers, Tobias, Jr. (Toby), and...
Geraldine Rodarte
Oct 31, 2019
GERALDINE P. RODARTE, 48, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Geraldine was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Rodarte; brother, Billy Rodarte. Geraldine was a free-spirited person, with a huge heart. She enjoyed cruising and spending time in the mountains collecting rocks and cactus. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her...
Gabriel Maestas Jr.
Oct 30, 2019
Gabriel Maestas Jr., 86, a resident of Gallina, NM and most recently Cuba, NM was received by our Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday, October 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. “Junior” was born on Oct 7th, 1933 to Eloisa Jacquez and Gabriel Maestas Sr. who preceded him in death along with his brother Daniel Maestas, sister Mercedes “Lita” Chavez and...
Pablo Vigil
Oct 26, 2019
PABLO M. VIGIL, 31, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Pablo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Corpentino Sr. Florida Vigil, Guadalupe Vigil; brother, Antonio J. Vigil; uncles, Nelson Vigil, Wally Vigil, Jerry W. Taylor, Zacarias Sr., and Wilfred Salazar; aunt, Bambi Martinez; cousins, Jacob Sanchez, Jacob Martinez, Ramoncita, Hector, Zacarias Jr. Martinez; God...
Brenda Cordova
Oct 26, 2019
Brenda K. Cordova, Age 52, a resident of Chamisal, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband Juan Cordova; sisters, Joann and Kimberly Rodarte; grandparents, Josefita Trujillo, Raquel Rodarte, Rebecca and Celestino Pena. Brenda loved to cook, she was the best cook for family gatherings and was always willing to...
Charles Hite
Oct 23, 2019
Charles Peter Michael Hite, 3, a resident of La Madera, born on June 11, 2016, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Charlie’s bright smile and beautiful eyes were adored by everyone that was blessed to have known him. Though his time here on earth was far too brief, his memory lives on in the hearts of his loving family....
Frances Vigil
Oct 22, 2019
We the family of Frances B. Vigil, with heart felt sorrow announce the passing of the wife of Max Vigil Jr on October 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avellino Pete Moya and Pabilta Moya. Sisters, Cecilia Talache and Flora Rocha; Brother, Wilbert Moya and her grandson, Eric Montoya. She is survived by her loving...
Joseph Martinez
Oct 20, 2019
JOSEPH ELUID MARTINEZ, 69, a resident of Espanola formerly of Abiquiu, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Guillermo Martinez, mother, Josefita Martinez-Suazo of Abiquiu; father-in-law, Willie Salazar, mother-in-law, Lucy Salazar; sister, Ymelda and husband David Garcia of Alcalde. He is survived by the love of his life,...
Marcella Trujillo
Oct 19, 2019
MARCELLA J. TRUJILLO, 72, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born January 16, 1947, in Dixon, New Mexico. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband Tony Trujillo, brother Alex Martinez, and her parents Gilberto and Adela Martinez. Marcella is survived by her loving family, sister Rosita Herrera and brother Gilbert Martinez (Elaine);...
Richard Trujillo
Oct 18, 2019
RICHARD MARK TRUJILLO, 46, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. Richard was born on August 2, 1972 to Rudy and Theresa Trujillo of Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Trujillo, sister, Jenny Trujillo. Richard was a great outdoors man, his favorite thing to do was going for wood in the mountains...
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