Pedro 'Peter' Vargas
Dec 3, 2024
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3
Born June 28, 1949, our father, Pedro ‘Peter’ Vargas, peacefully went Home to be with our Lord on December 3, 2024.
Born and raised in San Marcos, TX, Peter followed...
Christopher Lee Martinez
Dec 1, 2024
Christopher Lee Martinez, 41, of Gallina, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2024.
Preceded in death by his grandparents: Liberato Sanchez, Jake Martinez (Bea), Ignacita Aguirre (Benito); half-sisters Stephanie and Desirae; Uncles Benino, Robert, Paul, Jerry and aunt Barbara Martinez, godfather Isaac Trujillo, special cousins T.J. and Kenneth Sanchez.
Chris was a man whose warmth and humor...
Harold Ortega
Nov 28, 2024
Harold Ortega, 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 28, 2024, following an unexpected illness.
Harold was born August 18, 1946, in Chimayo, NM.
Upon graduating from Santa Cruz High School in 1965, Harold began his career in construction for a brief time in California and returned to New Mexico where he worked for several years in the...
Jillian Johnson
Nov 28, 2024
Jillian Johnson, 36, a resident of Cordova, NM, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2024.
Jillian was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents Enemecio and Celsa Martinez and Hubert and Bessie Johnson, maternal great-grandparents Solomon and Josefita Mondragon and Jack Sherwood and Sostena Trujillo, maternal grandfather Jose Mondragon, paternal grandparents, Joseph and Aurelia Johnson and best friend Amanda Romero.
She...
John Charles Demarest
Nov 27, 2024
May 28, 1949 - November 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John C. Demarest, of Abiquiu, New Mexico. Born on May 28, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, he joined our mother, Rae, in heaven on November 27, 2024, at the age of 75.
John proudly served his country as an Aircraft Mechanic in...
Andy Lee Ortega
Nov 27, 2024
Andy L. Ortega, 63 years old, passed away at the family residence in Chimayo, NM, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Andy was a lifelong resident of Chimayo and was known and liked by many in the community.
Andy is survived by his mother, Cordy Ortega-Martinez of Santa Fe, NM, loving sister Delilah Brown of Espanola, NM, brother Joe “Josito” Ortega of Meadow...
Kenneth Ray Law
Nov 27, 2024
Kenneth Ray Law, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend, passed away on November 27, 2024, with his father by his side after a lengthy battle with a terminal illness. He was born October 5, 1966.
Ken proudly served in the US Army, following his service he embarked on a career as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver, which he loved....
Kamie Rae Ulibarri
Nov 27, 2024
Kamie Rae Ulibarrí passed away on November 27, 2024, after a courageous thirteen-year battle with cancer. She was born on August 22, 1989, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to Richard and Marla Ulibarrí. She is survived by her parents, and siblings: Theresa Maez and husband, Jesus Maez; Rikki-Lee Chavez and husband Zach Chavez; and Cory Ulibarrí and wife Myra Chavez....
Marilyn May Peek
Nov 26, 2024
MARILYN MAY PEEK
July 7, 1930 – November 26, 2024
Marilyn May Peek passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on November 26, 2024, after a long and happy life.
Marilyn May was born on July 7, 1930, in Amherst Ohio to Ferryl Foster May and Roscoe Lee May.
She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Janet Sweeley, brother Ralph...
Floyd J. Gonzales
Nov 26, 2024
Floyd J. Gonzales, 65, a resident of La Puebla, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 26, 2024.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents George and Atocha Gonzales, Siblings, Dennis, Elizario, and James Gonzales, Susie Grijalva, Laura Gonzales and sister-in-law Cheria Martinez.
Floyd was a loving, caring and compassionate husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend...
Ida Mae Annette Stevens
Nov 25, 2024
Ida Mae Vigil-Stevens, 63, a resident of Chimayó, NM, went with our Lord on November 25th, 2024.
Ida Mae was born June 22, 1961, in Espanola, NM, to the late Juanita (Martinez) and Bonifacio Vigil. She was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her older brother “Bert” Wilbert Vigil, parents Juanita and Bonifacio Vigil, maternal grandparents...
Joseph Jesus "Chuey" Garcia
Nov 24, 2024
Joseph Jesus “Chuey” Garcia, age 44, passed peacefully at home on November 24, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Lucille Garcia and brother Jody Garcia.
Chuey is survived by his fiancé and caretaker Debbie Sanchez, son Justin Garcia who was his pride and joy, special daughter Kaitlyn Romero, beloved sister Judy Garcia...
Rafelita Rosina Montoya
Nov 22, 2024
Rafelita (Rafie) Montoya, 75, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024. Born on October 26, 1949, in Embudo, NM.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jose and Maria Montoya; brother Jose Alfonso Montoya; and her beloved cat Twinkie.
Rafelita survived by her daughter Lorrie Griego of Ojo Sarco; grandchildren Mapiya (Maria) Rakestraw, Wanonce Rakestraw, Alfonso Montoya, all of...
Isabel Serrano
Nov 22, 2024
Isabel Serrano, 80, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024. Born on December 31, 1943, in Espanola, NM, she was preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano and Delfina Serrano; brothers Noberto and Carlos Serrano; sisters Sadie Schaffer and Martha Maida Serrano; nephews Wilbert and Joseph Salazar; nieces Kathy Trujillo and Deann Marie Maestas; great-nephew James Villanueva; and...
Stephanie Ortega
Nov 22, 2024
In our deepest sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Stephanie Ortega, 37, formally a resident of El Rito, NM, who unexpectedly left this world Friday, November 22, 2024.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her grandfather Antonio Ortega, aunts Frances Sharp and Annabelle Ortega.
Stephanie is survived by her children Santana Alire, Senaida Vialpando, Lonisio “Ethan” Vialpando, Parents Wayne and...
David Paul Alire
Nov 22, 2024
David Paul Alire born on April 20, 1954, a lifelong resident of El Rito, NM, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.
David was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Juanita Alire; his siblings, Ophilia Gurule, Horacio, Jimmy, Jose Pacomio and Robert Alire.
David is survived by his siblings, Lucille Varela (Roy), Judy Rivera (Paul), Arturo Alire (Veronica), Porfirio Alire...
Larry Lee Sanchez
Nov 21, 2024
Larry Lee Sanchez 90, of Velarde, NM passed away on November 21, 2024. Born on March 24, 1934, to Nicolas and Rosa Martinez. Larry grew up in Farmington, NM where he began crafting the vibrant and rich life for which he will always be remembered.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Nicolas Sanchez and Rosa Tafoya, his infant daughter...
Wilfred Michael Valdez
Nov 20, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Wilfred Michael Valdez, also known as “Wonks” 74, a long-time resident of El Guache, NM, started his journey of life on April 17, 1950 and passed a peaceful death on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, where he joined his parents Miguel and Eloisa Valdez, brothers baby Johnny Valdez and Mike Garcia, sisters baby Minnie Valdez, Mable Garcia, Erlinda Maestas and...
Loyola M Jacquez
Nov 20, 2024
Loyola M. Jacquez, 82, a former resident of Gallina, NM, passed on November 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo Lujan and Juanita Martinez, husband Frank Jacquez, son Richard Jacquez, and sisters Florinda Jacquez and Eduvijinia Martinez.
Loyola is survived by her children: Margie (David) Gomez, Maria (and the late Russell Hill), Margaret Brinkerhoff, SirJane Jacquez, Arnold...
Lorraine Giron Abraham
Nov 19, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Lorraine was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on June 17, 1937, to her devoted parents, Beatrice (Quintana) and Frank Giron. In 1960, she moved to Colorado with her then-husband, Fernando Valencia, and their children, Sandra and Larry. While living in the Rockies, Lorraine took on various fulfilling roles. She co-founded an international mining engineering firm with Fernando and...
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