Dec 16, 2020

Maria Aurora Casados, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2020 at her residence in Ensenada N.M after a lengthy illness. Aurora was born November 27th, 1944 in Ensenada, NM and is preceded in death by her parents Alfonso and Higinia Valdez of Ensenada, N.M. She is survived by the love of her life, Tony Casados Jr. The...

Dec 14, 2020

RUBEN A. MARTINEZ, 36 a resident of Chimayo, was called home to be with our Dear Lord and Savior on Monday, December 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Ruben is preceded in death by his parents Louie Martinez and Mary Anita Fernandez, Sisters Jackie and Joann, Brothers Herman Fernandez, and Ray Martinez, Maternal grandparents Florentino and Juanita DeAguero, Paternal...

Dec 14, 2020

Benito LeRoy Martinez, 82,  a resident of Albuquerque, born January 16, 1938, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Benito Leroy Martinez passed away peacefully in his home on December 14, 2020 with loved ones by his side. Benito LeRoy was born to Benny and Natividad Martinez January 16, 1938 in Chimayo, New Mexico. Leroy is predeceased by his parents, his...

Dec 14, 2020

David (Davee) A. Lyon , 53, born July 8, 1967, from Santa Clara Pueblo went to join his parents and his son in Heaven on December 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Derrick Marshall Lyon; his parents, Robert “Bob” and Marie Lyon, and his recently deceased relatives, his aunts, Judy Dasheno and Viola...

Dec 13, 2020

ERNEST R. MAESTAS , a resident of La Mesilla and a deeply faithful man passed away December 13, 2020.  He was born September 21, 1958 in Espanola, NM to Juan Andres and Esequiela (Sally) Maestas of Chamita.

Left to cherish his loving memories are his wife and best friend, Mary K. Maestas of La Mesilla;...

Dec 13, 2020

Valerie N. Gerstenberger (Medina)

Resident of Peoria AZ

Born and raised in Chimayo NM

Loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Godmother left this world to be with our heavenly father on December 13th 2020. Born on October 29th 1980; Married to Nicholas M Gerstenberger on June 25th 2005. Together they raised a...

Dec 13, 2020

BERNIE T. ROMERO, 84, a resident of Cordova, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 13, 2020; a calling to reunite with her late husband, Arsenio Romero and son Candido “Candyman” Romero. She was preceded in death by her parents, Candido and Sarita Trujillo; brothers, Willie and Tony Trujillo; in laws, Victor and Beroniz Romero;...

Dec 13, 2020

JACK CHARLES LOPEZ , 57, of Truchas and Cordova, left this world to be with our heavenly Father on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Jack Charles was preceded in death by his loving sister, Doris I. Lopez; maternal grandparents, Jack Sherwood, Sostena Trujillo and Juanito Trujillo; paternal grandparents, Ricardo and Benita Lopez. Jack Charles was born on December...

Dec 12, 2020

JUDY ANN DASHENO, left this earth to be with our Creator on December 12, 2020. She was our, wife, mother, sister, aunt, godmother, neighbor and friend. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Carl Tsosie; brother-in-law, Jerry Gaussion; mother-in-law, Rosita Tafoya Dasheno; father and mother-in-law, Tefolio and Victoria Dasheno; brother-in-law, Calvin Tafoya; Goddaughter, Deena Naranjo and...

Dec 11, 2020

VIOLA MARIE BACA , 81, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt started her journey on December 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Pasqualita Baca; brothers, Joseph, William, and Leon Baca; sisters, Helen, Catherine, Matilda, Reycita, and Alice Baca. Viola was born in Santa Clara Pueblo...

Dec 11, 2020

CHERYL R. VARGAS (RENEE), 47, a resident of Española who lived a lot of her life in Colorado, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Balderrama; maternal grandparents, Sabinano and Angelina Lovato; paternal grandparents, Armando and Estella Vargas; uncles, Joe Ulibarri, and Rick Vargas,; brother, Patrick D. Vargas;...

Dec 11, 2020

Elipio G Garcia, Sr. 83, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Canoñes was called home Friday, December 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Elipio was preceded in death by his Loving Wife Antonia O. Garcia, Parents Isabel and Genoveva Garcia, In-Laws Emiliano and Angelica Aragon, daughter, Judith Garcia; Siblings, Christerna, Eligio, Mizel, and Alfredo Garcia; and his son-in-law, Joseph...

Dec 10, 2020

RUBEL ERNEST LEYBA, son, father, cousin, nephew and friend was called upon unexpectedly to his resting place as he was taken to Heaven on December 10, 2020 at the age of 42. There he will be greeted by his loving sister, RoseAnne; maternal grandparents, Zebedeo and Frutosa Martinez; paternal grandparents, Fred and Margaret Leyba; uncle, Marcus Martinez;...

Dec 10, 2020

AUBREY (ORB) JAMES EVANS , 56, a lifelong resident of Abiquiu, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Orb was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Evans and his father, James Evans. For the last fifteen years before his passing Orb was a caregiver to his mother. For the good part of his life he worked...

Dec 9, 2020

Joe E. Borrego, 84, a resident of El Guique, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  He was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Borrego, his parents, Delfinio and Clara Borrego, and his brother, Richard Borrego.  He is survived by his lovely wife Tina T. Borrego of 66 years; six children, Evelyn Martin, Theresa...

Dec 9, 2020

Randall Scott Chavez Jr., 23, a resident of Espanola, went to join the Lord on 12/9/2020 after battling a short illness. He was a beautiful soul that blessed every person he met with his presence. Randall had a way of making a person feel special. He had a beautiful and unique way of expressing himself. Randall was extremely skilled...

Dec 8, 2020

We mourn the loss of our lovely and beloved Sally who went home to her Heavenly Father on December 8, 2020.  Words alone cannot describe her kindness, generosity and her faithful devotion to God and family.  Sally truly believed in the healing power of the Holy Rosary.  She had a devout devotion to our Blessed Virgin Mary and her...

Dec 8, 2020

CHARLIE CHACON, 100, a resident of Española and his ancestral home of Cebolla, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricio and Maximiana Chacon; grandfather, Epimenio Chacon; infant brothers, Clovis and Primo Carnera; infant sister, Emma and grandson, Matthew D. Reitzel. Charlie served in the Navy in WWII, the...

Dec 5, 2020

PERFY MAESTAS, 84, a resident of Espanola, was called up to Heaven to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1936 to Tomas and Francesquita Maestas.  She was a sibling of six sisters and three brothers.  Perfy was preceded in death by her parents Tomas and Francesquita Maestas.  Brothers; Manuel Maestas, Adan...

Dec 4, 2020

The families of Raymond Lujan and Maria “Sophie” Manzanares cordially announce the following: A rosary will be recited on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz with a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial immediately to follow at the Santa Cruz Cemetery in El Llano.