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
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
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
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
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
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
Toby Trujillo
Oct 12, 2024
Tobias Jose Ricardo Trujillo
April 2, 1947 – October 12, 2024
Toby Trujillo, 77, a resident of Rio Chiquito, New Mexico, concluded his life’s journey on October 12, 2024.
Toby was preceded in death by his parents: Estevan and Clarita Trujillo; his sisters Marie Vigil and Felice Salazar, his beloved grandson Kenny Trujillo.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elsie Trujillo,...
Filiberta Romero Major
Oct 11, 2024
Filiberta Romero Major, 79, of Lyden, New Mexico, passed away on October 11, 2024
Filiberta retired from the State of New Mexico after 32 years of service. She loved gardening and especially caring for her roses.
She also loved quilting, baking and most importantly caring for her only grandson Marcos Romero who she admired very much. Filiberta was a loving mother, grandmother, sister,...
Danielle Lynn Pacheco
Oct 9, 2024
Danielle Lynn Pacheco
September 9, 1990 ~ October 9, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of my beautiful daughter Danielle Lynn Pacheco.
Her passing has left a huge void in our lives.
Danielle was preceded in death by her grandparents Florentino and Veronica Trujillo, whom she loved deeply; her grandfather Robert Pacheco; great-grandparents Manuel and Carmelita Martinez, and...
Marcos Aiden Sanchez
Oct 8, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marcos Aiden Sanchez, also known as “BroBro”, a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend. Marcos Jr. was known for his unwavering kindness, honesty, and strong sense of loyalty, touching the lives of all who knew him. Born on November 17, 2005, to Marcos Sanchez and Sherri Gonzalez, he...
Ismael Benjamin Ortiz
Oct 8, 2024
Ismael “Benny” Ortiz, of Chimayo, NM, went home on October 08, 2024, at the age of 85.
He was preceded in death by his son’s Kenneth and Ryan, parents Simon and Emilia Ortiz, grandchild Andrew, 2 brother, 7 sister’s and numerous other relatives.
Benny is survived by his daughter Gina and son Isaac of Albuquerque, sister Flora, best friend Maria Salazar, grandchildren...
Jessie Gonzales
Oct 8, 2024
Jessie Clara Gonzales, 71 of Gallina, New Mexico, passed away on October 8,2024
Jessie Clara Gonzales was born on April 20,1953, to Lucy Valdez-Gonzales and Octaviano Gonzales in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jessie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Jessie loved and adored her children and grandchildren. Jessie lived life like the world was on fire. She loved to...
Maria Ida Vigil
Oct 7, 2024
With a heavy heart we are saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful angel, Maria Ida Vigil Salas 87, of Los Piños, New Mexico / Española, New Mexico who has passed on October 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Rupertita Salas Lopez and Abran Salas; her siblings Tino, Seje, Tila, Elsie, Beatrice, Delia and Lela Salas;...
Leonard Ferran
Oct 6, 2024
Leonard Charles Ferran, age 69, a resident of Abiquiu, NM, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2024. Leonard was born on September 23, 1955, in Espanola, NM, to Bennie (Suazo) and Joe Ferran Jr. He graduated from Los Alamos High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in social anthropology and a minor in marketing from Eastern New Mexico University in...
Danny Boggs
Oct 5, 2024
Mr. Danny L. Boggs, 78, of El Duende, NM, passed away on October 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Dan was born in Pound, Virginia to Anna Sue and Ernest Boggs on April 19,1946. He went to school in Pound, Virginia where he graduated high school and then went on to study at Michigan State University. On January...
David Earl Montoya
Oct 5, 2024
David Montoya, a resident of Vadito, NM, was born on March 24, 1967, was abruptly taken away from his family on the morning of Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 57.
He was a very caring and loving man. He was respectful and was always trying to take care of those he loved, especially his dearest mother Helen (Amadita)...
Alonso "Henry", aka "Black Oak" Pena
Oct 5, 2024
Alonso “Henry” Pena, aka, “Black Oak”, 74, a resident of Servilleta Plaza, NM, passed away on October 5, 2024, of a short illness.
Alonso was preceded in death by his parents Rodolfo and Bersabe Pena, brothers Rudy Jr. and Harold Pena.
Alonso, a lifelong resident of Servilleta Plaza, where he was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He worked for General Motors in...
Nicholas Alan Tubb
Oct 3, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Nicholas Alan Tubb, age 43, a resident of Seattle, WA, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Nicholas was born on March 19, 1981, in Santa Fe, NM, to Barbara and Alan Tubb. He graduated from Los Alamos High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of New Mexico, and master’s degree from the University of...
Rita Jo Romero
Oct 3, 2024
Rita Jo Romero of Jaconita, NM, passed away on October 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side after battling a lengthy illness.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents Alex A. Lovato and Abelina (Lita) Lovato, sister Betty Valdez and brother Alex (Jun-Jun) Lovato. She was also proceeded death by her mother-in-law Julia Romero, brothers-in-law Vincent, Raymond and...
Evangeline Martinez
Oct 1, 2024
Evangeline Martinez, of Santa Cruz, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of ninety-one.
Those that have preceded her in death are her parents, Jose Ignacio & Genevieve Martinez, half-siblings Jose Martinez, Celine Martinez-Melendez, Connie Martinez-Quintana, and Arturo Martinez, siblings, Martha, Horace, Gerald, and Beatrice Piñeda, her husband Cristobal...
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