Peter Maestas
Dec 12, 2025
Peter Joe Maestas, age 62, of Chili, NM, passed away peacefully after a short illness with his family at his side on December 12, 2025.
Peter was preceded in death by his father Jose Pete Maestas; grandparents Jose and Teodorita Salazar, Enrique Maestas and Adelina Maestas; niece Krisanne Salazar; uncle Salomon Salazar and his wife Flora; aunt Cleo Lopez and her...
Luis Trujillo
Dec 12, 2025
Luis Trujillo, age 67, a resident of Española, New Mexico, passed away on December 12, 2025, and is now with the Lord.
Luis was a beloved dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing and is now reunited with his mother, Agueda (“Aggie”) Trujillo, his father, Anselmo Trujillo, and his nephew,...
Maria Salazar
Dec 12, 2025
Maria S. Salazar, 78 resident of Hernandez, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Maria was born in Chili, New Mexico, and raised in Mesa de Poleo. Maria loved to cook for everyone who stopped by to visit with her. Sopapillas, tortillas, beans and green chili were her favorite things to cook. She also enjoyed...
Adela Martinez
Dec 12, 2025
Adela Martinez, 92, a resident of Canjilon, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Enrique and Gomicinda Baca; her husband Eraldo Martinez; her daughter, Elena Martinez; her sons, Nobert, Leonard, Matthew, and Felipe Martinez; her brothers, Filigonio Baca, Enrique Baca Jr., and Aquilino Baca; her sisters,...
Jazmin Ramirez
Dec 11, 2025
Jazmin Ramirez, 20, of Los Alamos, NM, passed away on December 11, 2025.
A Public Viewing will be on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 5:30 pm at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM, with Rosary to follow at 6:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in...
Preciliano Romero
Dec 11, 2025
Preciliano Aurel Romero, born July 18, 1939, to Ramon and Anita Romero in El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home in Ranchitos, New Mexico on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Pres was a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico. He attended El Rancho Elementary and graduated from Pojoaque High school. He was drafted into...
Ramsey Garcia
Dec 10, 2025
Ramsey Garcia, 54, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully with his family by his side December 10, 2025.
Ramsey was preceded in death by his grandparents Antonio and Bernadita Garcia; Pete and Julia Quintana; Brother Eddie Jacquez; Uncles Max, Joseph, Bobby, Julian, Tim, Roland, Gene Quintana, and Jerry Garcia; Aunts Stella Garcia and Stephanie Smith; and in-laws Nelson and Terrence Vigil.
He was...
Justine Trujillo
Dec 10, 2025
With profound sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved daughter, Justine Trujillo, who left this world on December 10, 2025. Though her time here was far too short, her life was filled with love, light, and a spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
Born on December 15, 1999, Justine brought joy from the moment she arrived. She grew into...
Kelly Armstrong
Dec 7, 2025
Kelly Cook Armstrong, born March 7, to Richard and Shirley Cook, passed away in her home on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of the Española Valley, a place that shaped her spirit and community values. She attended McCurdy High School before earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from Eastern New...
Angelina Martinez
Dec 6, 2025
Angelina “Angie” Martinez born August 28, 1933, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home in Chimayo, NM, on December 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Angie was a lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM. She attended elementary school in Chimayo, NM, and graduated in the class of 1951 from Santa Cruz High School in Santa Cruz, NM....
Richard Montoya
Dec 5, 2025
Richard Montoya, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 5, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on November 16, 1948, in Embudo, New Mexico and grew up in Truchas, New Mexico, the fourth child and first son of Nabor and Delmiria Montoya.
Richard grew up in the mountains of Northern New Mexico, where he...
Pablo Romero
Dec 2, 2025
Pablo Romero passed away on December 2, 2025, just over a month after his beloved wife, Toni, passed away.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria and Eloisa T. Romero; two sisters, Matilde Romero and Isabel Archuleta; and his brother.
Pablo is survived by his children, Anita Armijo (Bobby), Steven Romero, Monica Rutledge (Paul), Elaine Yardman (Donald), and Joseph...
Grace Baker
Dec 1, 2025
Grace Baker, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on December 1, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Canjilon, New Mexico, on July 7, 1934.
She married James N. Baker in 1957, after meeting him first on a blind date. She loved nothing more than spending time with her...
Lucinda Archuleta
Dec 1, 2025
Lucinda “Lucy” M. Archuleta, 82, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on August 6, 1944, in Leadville, CO, Lucy was one of six siblings. In the winter of 1949, her family moved to Santa Cruz, NM—a place she would forever call home. She attended Santa Cruz...
Antonio Roybal
Nov 30, 2025
Antonio Roybal, 41, of Española, NM, passed peacefully on November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife and family. Antonio was a man whose heart was far bigger than the world allowed, a protector, a dreamer, and a soul who loved deeply and fiercely. His life was marked by loyalty, laughter, and countless quiet acts of kindness that...
Roselio "Rusty" Varela
Nov 30, 2025
Roselio “Rusty” Varela, 77, passed away peacefully in Canon Plaza, surrounded by his loved ones, after being cared for by his daughter and grandchildren.
Roselio loved being outdoors: hunting, gardening, and spending quality time with family and his beloved dogs.
Roselio had many roles in life. He was a veteran, a coalminer, a postman, he was a devoted member of Our Lady of...
Carlos Eloy Romero
Nov 27, 2025
Carlos Eloy Romero, 30, of Albuquerque NM, passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving morning.
Carlos was preceded in death by his father Carlos Romero Sr, great-grandparents George & Sally Romero, Juan & Manuelita Ulibarri, Delphino & Febye Garcia; grandparents Loretta Garcia & Fernando Hernandez Sr ; Baby Angel Romero, uncles Juan Romero, Isaac Hernandez, Gary Orozco; aunt Febye Sena; cousins Toure Jerome Tsosie...
Joan Louise Kim
Nov 22, 2025
Joan Louise Farmer Kim, age 88, beloved wife, mother and grandmother of White Rock, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents James Roy and Ana Linda Farmer, sister Helen Book, brother James Farmer, Father-in-law Chae Suk Kim, Mother-in-law Yuen Hee Chung, Sisters-in-law Dr. Soon Ock Kim,...
