Obituary Listing

Ciria Borrego

Ciria Borrego

Oct 26, 2024

Ciria Borrego, 89, a resident of Santa Cruz, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 26, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Rosario and Delfinia Martinez; her husband of 60 years, Santiago Leroy Borrego; Her sister Mabel McReynolds, Her brothers Paul Martinez, Gilbert Martinez, and Juan Martinez of La Puebla. Ciria is also preceded in death...

Jose L. (Ben) Martinez

Jose L. (Ben) Martinez

Oct 25, 2024

Jose L. (Ben) Martínez, born November 25, 1942, a beloved figure of Española, sadly left our world on October 25, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Known for his 48 years as a public school counselor and administrator, Jose was a beacon of light and hope in our community, enhancing lives through education around New Mexico....

Jose Ciriaco Herrera

Jose Ciriaco Herrera

Oct 25, 2024

Jose Ciriaco Herrera, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great Great-Grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Los Pachecos, on October 24, 2024. Leaving behind many broken hearts. Jose was born in Buena Vista, Colorado to Benito Herrera and Teofila de Herrera de Urzua.

Jose Ciriaco Herrera met his soulmate Bernadita “Bernie” Guillen of Los Pachecos in...

Martha Vigil

Martha Vigil

Oct 24, 2024

Martha Vigil, was a resident of El Rito, NM, born on July 7, 1941, and passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was loved by many and will be missed. 

Martha was preceded in death by her husband Frank Vigil Jr.;...

Maria Clorinda Martinez

Maria Clorinda Martinez

Oct 22, 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved sister, Maria Clorinda Martinez, (Clory), age 94, left this world on October 22, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of El Guache, born on October 14,1930.

Clory was preceded in death by parents Ramon and Librada Martinez, siblings Elisa Lopez (Luis), Alfonso (Rumalda), Ramon (Maria), Robert (Grace),...

Linda Vigil-Grimes

Linda Vigil-Grimes

Oct 22, 2024

Linda Vigil-Grimes, 67, died after a long medical battle. Linda was born on June 11, 1957, in Española, New Mexico, to Leo and Frances Vigil. She was the fourth of five children. 

Linda led an amazing and full life. When younger, she loved working in her farm and orchard, spending time tending to the fruit trees she and her beloved husband...

Maria "Ruby" Knight

Maria "Ruby" Knight

Oct 21, 2024

Ruby Knight, 83, of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by her family, passed away on October 21, 2024, in her home. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Chimayo, New Mexico, from Andrita Martinez. 

Ruby was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved all her family dearly. She enjoyed spending her time shopping, gambling at the casino and making...

Delia Trujillo

Delia Trujillo

Oct 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Delia Trujillo from El Rancho, NM, on October 20, 2024, at the age of 98. Delia was known for her warm spirit, fun loving attitude and her unwavering love for her family. As a role model, mom held herself in high standards but expected others to...

Ricky Nicanor Trujillo

Ricky Nicanor Trujillo

Oct 18, 2024

COURTESY  ANNOUNCEMENT

Ricky Nicanor Trujillo, age 77, born in Taos, New Mexico, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Derrick Trujillo and wife, JoAnn Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo served his country proudly in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged. He will be remembered for being a...

Maria "Amy" Sanchez

Maria "Amy" Sanchez

Oct 18, 2024

Amy was born September 12, 1932, in Fairview, New Mexico, to the late Esquipula and Corina Martinez. She was the oldest of five children. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; Esquipula and Benita Martinez, Brothers Victor Martinez, Avaran Martinez, Albert Martinez and sister Corina Mainez. In-laws, Frank and Aurelia Sanchez; sister, Mary Rodriquez, Pauline Ledoux, Madeline Martinez and Lucy...

Filomeno L. Rodriguez

Filomeno L. Rodriguez

Oct 17, 2024

Filomeno Rodriguez, 79, of El Rito, NM, passed away on October 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, going for wood and going to the casino. He especially loved spending time with his grandsons playing pool and cards. Filomeno worked at Northern New Mexico College for 32 years, retiring in 2012.

Filomeno was preceded...

Juanita DeAguero

Juanita DeAguero

Oct 17, 2024

Juanita DeAguero, 37, of Chimayo, NM, passed on October 12, 2024.

Juanita was preceded in death by her mother Ruby Herrera and her father Johnny DeAguero, her grandparents Sabinita and Pantaleon Herrera, Rosalia and Juan Antonio DeAguero, her aunts Edna and Linda Herrera, Maria DeAguero, her uncles Johnny, Tony and James Herrera, Carlos, Nelson and Randy DeAguero, Cousin Junior Romero and...

Filiberto Cristobal Martinez

Filiberto Cristobal Martinez

Oct 16, 2024

Filiberto Cristobal Martinez

December 21, 1949 – October 16, 2024

Filiberto C. Martinez, age 74, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He was the youngest of 8 siblings. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Octavio and Patrocinia Martinez; Grandfather Juan Martin Martinez; brothers, Adonil Martinez, Dennis Martinez, Jose Rubel...

Aristeo Chacon

Aristeo Chacon

Oct 16, 2024

Aristeo “Addie” Chacon

Aristeo Chacon, born and raised in Canon Plaza, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 16, 2024, at the age of 84.

Aristeo was preceded in death by his wife Eileen and his twin sons Andrew and Anthony Chacon. His parents, Juan Pedro and Adonelia Chacon, siblings; Jose Bernabel, Isidoro “Chy”, Desiderio (Rose), and Bon Chacon, sister-in-law...

Andrew Borrego

Andrew Borrego

Oct 15, 2024

Robert “Andrew” Borrego, passed away from a short illness on October 15, 2024, at his home in Santa Cruz, NM. He was born February 13, 1961, in Fairview, NM. He was 7th of twelve children and was raised in El Guique, NM. 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Arturo and Arabella Borrego; maternal grandparents Apolonio and Arminda Gallegos, and...

Leonard John Tafoya

Leonard John Tafoya

Oct 15, 2024

Leonard John Tafoya – Age 78

Leonard John Tafoya passed away on September 20, 2024. He was born February 3, 1946, in Preston England at the end of World War II. Leonard was an enrolled member of Santa Clara Pueblo (NM), his Tewa name was P’in Povi, he was the oldest of five siblings.

Raised in Hermosa Beach (CA), Leonard was a...

Dennis "DJ" Serrano

Dennis "DJ" Serrano

Oct 14, 2024

Dennis “DJ” Joseph Serrano

Dennis, known to most as “DJ” departed this earth unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2024. DJ was born March 10, 1990, in Espanola, New Mexico, to Nadine Martinez and Dennis Serrano Sr. 

DJ was preceded in death by Rose Martinez (Grandmother), both paternal grandparents Jesse Martinez (Uncle), and Dennis Serrano Sr. (Father). 

He is survived by Nadine Martinez (Mother),...

Marilyn Foster

Marilyn Foster

Oct 13, 2024

Marilyn Sue (Cover) Foster passed away unexpectedly October 13, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was born May 11, 1935, in Akron Ohio to Berwyn and Hilda Cover. She married Richard Foster August 5, 1961, in Saint Sebastian Church in Akron Ohio. They shared a beautiful 61 year marriage until his passing in 2023.

Marilyn graduated from the Elms High School, and...

Teodoro Sanchez

Teodoro Sanchez

Oct 13, 2024

Teodoro Sanchez 93, anos de edad, residente de Hernandez, fallecio el dia 13 de Octobre, 2024. 

El fue Precedido en la muerte por sus Padres Antonio Sanchez y Cecaria Enriquez; Hermano Antonio Sanchez Enriquez; Hermana, Maria Luisa Sanchez Enriquez; Ahijado Manuel Reyes Sanchez; LLernos Ramon Corrales Nieto, Jesus Ramon Corrales; Nieta Cielo Quintana.

Le Sobreviven su Esposa Rosa Maria Sanchez; Hijos y...

Andrew Gomez

Andrew Gomez

Oct 12, 2024

Andrew Gomez, of Medanales, NM, passed away on October 12, 2024.

A FULL OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

The family of Andrew Gomez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley.   www.devargasfuneral.com  505-747-7477