Kevin Martinez Jr.
Aug 5, 2017
KEVIN JAMES MARTINEZ, JR., 23, a resident of Rio Chama, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2017 following injuries sustained in a car accident. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Lucero; uncle, Juanito Martinez and other grandparents, aunts and uncles. Kevin was born on November 23, 1993 and graduated from Española Valley High...
Xavior Martinez
Aug 4, 2017
On Friday, August 4, 2017, The Herrera and Martinez family suffered the loss of their precious boy as Heaven welcomed an Angel; Xavior Michael Martinez at the age of 5 years old. Anyone who was blessed to meet Xavior felt their lives were touched by an Angel. His bright smile would brighten everyone’s day. He loved spending time with his mom at the...
Jose Torrez
Aug 4, 2017
Jose Adelaido Torrez, age 73, a lifelong resident of Cordova was called to be home with the Lord on August 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Torrez and two daughters; Angela and Diana Torrez; parents, Remijio and Adelia Torrez; brother, Paulito; sister, Floy Medart; in-laws, Juan Antonio and Rosalia DeAguero; brothers-in-law, Juan, Randy, and Carlos...
Priscilla Sanchez
Aug 4, 2017
PRISCILLA SANCHEZ, 79, a resident of Peñasco, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Sanchez, Sr.; son, baby Sanchez; parents, Amador and Margarita Trujillo; sister, Evelyn Trujillo Gonzalez and grandson, Alex Vigil. Priscilla enjoyed cooking, dancing, joking and spending time with family and friends. She will be...
Roberta Toledo
Aug 3, 2017
Roberta Toledo, 61, a resident of Rio Lucio (Penasco) passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Frances Padilla; and her niece, Michelle Decoteau (Padilla). Roberta was born in Albuquerque and moved with her family to Los Alamos when she was 12 years old. She graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1973 and...
Joe Duran
Aug 2, 2017
Joe E. Duran Jr., 60, a resident of Velarde, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose E. Duran Sr. and Theresa Duran; siblings, Pearl, Lori, and Sandra Duran and daughter, Angel Duran. Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman. Being outdoors gave him joy, but nothing gave him more than playing...
Felix Quintana
Aug 2, 2017
FELIX JOE QUINTANA, 85, of Questa/Chimayo, born September 25, 1931, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix & Raquel Quintana, Max & Candelaria Mascarenas and numerous siblings and other family members. Felix is one of eleven siblings who grew up on the family ranch in El Rito...
Mary Gallegos
Aug 1, 2017
Our beloved, Mary Louise Gallegos, 69, was a resident of Espanola, NM and was returned to the Lord on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Pecos, NM on April 25th, 1948, had lived in Espanola for the past 40 years with her family, and enjoyed 51 wonderful years of marriage to Ernie...
Stella Pacheco
Jul 31, 2017
Stella Pacheco, 67, a resident of Rio Lucio (Peñasco) passed away to be with our Lord on Monday, July 31, 2017, with her loving children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Octaviano and Adiana Pacheco; her maternal grandparents, Jose and Pablita Pacheco; paternal grandparents, Moses and Sophia Pacheco; her spouse of 47 years, Francis Sanchez;...
Gloria Gurule
Jul 25, 2017
Gloria Trujillo Gurule, 86, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Gloria was born in Vallecitos, New Mexico and was a resident of Santa Cruz for a majority of her life before moving to Albuquerque. She was married to Reynaldo Trujillo Sr. and in result had nine children....
Trevor Matuszak
Jul 24, 2017
Trevor Michael Matuszak, 19, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24, 2017 while hiking in the White Rock Canyon. He was born August 10, 1997 in Jackson, Tennessee, later moving to Santa Fe and finally to Los Alamos in 2004. Trevor graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2015 and was about to start his junior year at New Mexico State University,...
Leroy Chacon
Jul 24, 2017
Leroy Chacon, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away July 24, 2017 of natural causes. He was formally of the Espanola Valley, where he was born and raised. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Chacon; parents, Juan and Ignacita Chacon; brothers, Bobby Chacon, Melvin Chacon; sister, Belen Chacon and granddaughter, Lakin Garcia. Leroy was a devoted and...
Daniel Maestas
Jul 23, 2017
DANIEL “DANNY” JOSEPH MAESTAS, 48, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Daniel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pedro and Maria Ruben Maestas; maternal grandparents, Miguel and Elosia Valdez; brother, Lenny Maestas. Daniel was employed with Black Ridge Construction, and was an avid and proud Dallas Cowboys fan. He is survived by his...
Manuela Luna
Jul 22, 2017
MANUELA MANA LUNA, 80, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Manuela was preceded in death by her brother, Rigo Franco and Nati Franco; sister, Angela Franco. Manuela will be dearly missed by her son Jesus, she enjoyed always spending time with Jesus and being the best mother she could be. She is survived by her...
Ricardo Martinez
Jul 22, 2017
RICARDO MARTIN MARTINEZ "CARDO", 32, our hearts are broken as we share the sudden and unexpected death from a brief illness of our amazing son. Ricardo, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2017. Ricardo was born to Martin and Florence Martinez, June 22, 1985 in Tucson, Arizona. Ricardo was long anticipated and ultimately spoiled by his sister...
Jerry Sisneros Sr.
Jul 19, 2017
JERRY M. SISNEROS Sr., 71, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Sisneros; mother, Olaria Sisneros; brother, Raymond Sisneros, sister, Patricia Padilla. Jerry served in the Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son, Jerry Sisneros Jr., daughter,...
Donald Ortiz
Jul 18, 2017
DONALD MARGARITO ORTIZ, 50, a proud Marine Corp Veteran and a resident of Chimayo and Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anselmo and Carol Ortiz; in-laws, Joe and Marti Baca; uncles, Louis Griego and Joe Medina and aunts, Dora and Viola Ortiz. Donald’s hobbies...
"Vicky" Edwina Espinoza
Jul 18, 2017
“VICKY” EDWINA A. ESPINOZA, 91, a resident of Española, formerly of Pueblo, CO passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Espinoza; parents, Flavio and Amalia Trujillo; children, Jerry Garcia, Carmel Garcia; brothers, Rosendo Trujillo, Rosalio Trujillo; and granddaughter, Charlotte Ann Espinoza. She was a seamstress and loved crafts and quilting and paint...
Robert Montoya
Jul 17, 2017
Robert J. Montoya, 82, born January 28, 1935 departed this world on Monday, July 17, 2017. He spent his last day doing what he loved best, working on his ranch in Las Nutrias, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Robert J. Montoya, Jr. and Paul Anthony Montoya; his mother, Pauline Montoya; his father, Jose A. Montoya and...
Benito Mondragon
Jul 16, 2017
Benito Lloyd Mondragon, 69, resident of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta P. Mondragon; sons, Benito P. Mondragon, Matias R. Mondragon, and Nataniel B. Mondragon; grandfather, Rosalio Mondragon; mother, Concepcion Mondragon, dad Efren F. Sandoval; aunts and uncles Lolo Mondragon, Stella Romero, Carlos Mondragon, Amadeo Mondragon, Palemon Mondragon,...
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