Mary Vasquez
Jun 29, 2019
MARY VASQUEZ, 97, went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, and husband Benigno Vasquez. She was born on August 2, 1921 in La Placita, NM. Her parents were Eliseo and Alcarita Lujan. Mary was raised by her grandparents Juan Jose and Marianita...
Nancy E. Lopez
Jun 28, 2019
Nancy E. Lopez , age 79 a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Wednesday June 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son Andrew Lopez; parents, John and Mary Lopez and aunt Evangeline Montoya. Nancy was a generous, kind, and loving person, family was the most important part of...
Mary Atencio
Jun 28, 2019
MARY BEATRICE ATENCIO, 67, a resident of Chama, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 of natural causes. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente Nickolas and Toni, Beatrice Atencio; her grandparents, Paulito and Sylviana Martinez and Jesus Maria and Escondena Atencio. Mary passed away in her home in Chama Friday night. She was loved by her...
Maguin Romero
Jun 24, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maguin Romero 64, a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 29, 1954 to Maguin and Teresa Romero. Maguin was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Albert Romero,...
Jose (Victor) Lopez
Jun 23, 2019
JOSE VICTORIANO (VICTOR) LOPEZ, a Las Trampas native, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Victor was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Antonio and Maclovia Lopez; sisters, Bertha Vigil, Manuelita Sanchez, Louisa Lopez, brothers, Delfido Lopez, Ernestino Lopez and Liberato Lopez. After leaving New Mexico, Victor traveled to several states seeking...
Mari Tara (nee Marian Dietrich)
Jun 21, 2019
Mari Tara (nee Marian Dietrich) passed on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born on September 30, 1943, in Cedar Falls, IA. She was preceded in death by her father, John Franklin Dietrich and her mother, Orva Mitchell Dietrich, and leaves behind a sister, Suzanne, nieces Dara Chantarit (Del Mar, CA), and Yana Cabell in Hawaii, great-niece Jaya, great-nephews...
Epimenia Lovato
Jun 21, 2019
Epimenia C. Lovato, 89, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Victoria, Rosa, Pablita, Carmel, and Maria; and her eldest son Ernesto Lovato and wife Helen. She was known to everyone as Pepper and was a devout catholic and loving...
"Sunny" Amarante Maestas
Jun 20, 2019
“SUNNY” AMARANTE MAESTAS, 68, a resident of Medanales, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Amarante was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Maestas and daughter, Bobbie Jo Barnett. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Maestas of Medanales; father, Joe Maestas of Payson, UT; sisters, Margaret (Ron) Cornelius of Kaysville, UT, Cordy (Don) Cornelius of Lindon, UT,...
Ruth Medina
Jun 19, 2019
RUTH MARY MEDINA , 74 years old, a resident of Chamisal, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandma, and friend to many. Ruth was born on July 10, 1944 to Castulo & Emilia Vasquez in Vallecitos. She loved going to Colorado to see her family, going to the casinos...
Lavern DeLong
Jun 18, 2019
Lavern DeLong, a resident of Angel Fire passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 18, 2019. Private services will be held at a later date. The family of Lavern DeLong has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 www.devargasfuneral.com
Lucille Decoeur
Jun 17, 2019
Lucille A. Decoeur, 78, shed her tired body and peacefully answered the call of God to return home on Monday, June 17, 2019. Lucy was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She married and gave birth to five children. Her youth was spent caring for her children and grandchildren while growing lifelong friendships. She also opened her home and...
Maria Baca
Jun 17, 2019
MARIA “CUCA” BACA, 55, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Maria was preceded in death by her father, Rufugio Baca; husband, Enrique Palomino. Her eternal rest journey came after a long-lasting life of happiness, teachings and compassion for others, despite cancer she continued to be strong, hardworking, caring, selfless and loving until her last...
Ernest Vasquez
Jun 14, 2019
Ernest Paul Vasquez , loving father, son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the young age of 27. Ernest was born on September 19, 1991 in El Paso, Texas. Growing up in a military family, Ernest also lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Louisville, Kentucky, but his family roots are in Northern New Mexico and he graduated from...
Matilde Romero
Jun 13, 2019
MATILDE ROMERO, 95, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moises Romero; son, Adauto Romero; her parents, Adauto and Cleofas Romero; grandson, Brian Romero; sisters, Precedes Martinez, Frances Romero, Mabel Martinez, brothers, Nicomedes Romero, Juan Romero and Esequiel Romero; and in-laws, Victor and Beronis Romero. She loved farming,...
Rebecca E Romero
Jun 13, 2019
REBECCA E. ROMERO, 87, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Malaquias and Rosanna Esquibel; siblings, Henry, Arturo, and Tomacito Esquibel, Ninfa Griego, and Priscilla and Juanita Esquibel; father of her children, Adonio Romero; in-laws, Manuel and Bersabe Romero; brothers and sisters-law, Tom Martinez, Benardo Valdez,...
Johnnie Anderson
Jun 9, 2019
JOHNNIE W. ANDERSON , 96, a resident of Medanales and a disabled WWII Veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Gertie Anderson; sisters, Catherine Perry, Ruby Earp; brother, Kenneth Anderson. He is survived by his wife,...
Fabian Garcia
Jun 8, 2019
FABIAN A. GARCIA, 56, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Barbara Martinez; parents, Felix and Erminia Garcia; brothers, Gilbert, Anthony and Rudy Garcia, Manuel and Ruben Martinez; sister, Cisnel Martinez; son-in-law, Donald Esquibel; father of his grandchildren,...
Robert Martinez
Jun 7, 2019
ROBERT (BOBBY) MARTINEZ, 31, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was a loving father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, God-son and friend to many. Bobby had many jobs in his short life. He began working at the age of 14 when he was still in High School. He was an employee of Santa...
Steven "Rusty" Armijo
Jun 7, 2019
Steven (Rusty) Armijo, 71, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on Friday June 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jose and Lily Armijo, siblings; Johnny and infant sister Louise Armijo; and padrinos Ramon and Cinconita Gurule. Steven worked for many years as a laborer and worked as a sheet metal journeyman and...
Maria Duran
Jun 7, 2019
MARIA ROSALITA DURAN , our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Maria Rosalita was born in Taos, on April 11, 1949 to parents William Voigt and Elizaria Coca. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erminio Duran; son, Leo Duran;...
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