Jose Velasquez
Jun 4, 2017
Jose Vergilio Velasquez, a resident of Ojo Sarco died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Velasquez and grand-daughter, Sherice Cordova; brothers Fabriciano Velasquez; Canuto Velasquez and wife Sara; Henry Velasquez and wife Eloudia, Solome Velasquez and wife Andronica; Priscilla Montoya and husband Orlando; Juan Amadeo Velasquez and wife...
Bernie Gallegos
Jun 3, 2017
Bernie Elizida Gallegos, age 84, a resident of Hernandez went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 3, 2017 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tobias and Martina Maestas; brother, Gusman Maestas; husband, Robert Gallegos; son, Jake; daughter, Maria; granddaughter, Melony Gallegos and B.B. Watson. Bernie was a very spiritual,...
Theodore Martinez
Jun 2, 2017
Theodore (Ted) M. Martinez, age 81, a lifelong resident of Chamita, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his son, Ted Martinez Jr.; parents, Miguel and Juanita Martinez; brothers, Tomas (Tom), Frank and Victor Martinez; sister, Rita; a close niece, Georgette Martinez;...
Magdalena Vigil
Jun 2, 2017
Magdalena (Galvan) Vigil, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, Friday June 2, 2017. She was born in Tierra Amarilla, and was a resident of El Llano. Magdalena was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her faith was the core of how she lived her life. She loved going to church, praying...
Heather Sandoval-Martinez
Jun 1, 2017
Heather R. Sandoval – Martinez, age 27, a resident of Cordova, born on March 15, 1990 and passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend whom her family loved dearly. Heather was a beautiful person, always had a beautiful smile. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death...
Leonard Duran
May 29, 2017
LEONARD ANTHONY DURAN, 63, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. A devotional service will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at The Rock Christian Fellowship in Española. The family of Leonard Anthony Duran has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com...
Rose Alarid
May 29, 2017
ROSE ALARID, 63, a lifelong resident of Los Luceros, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Fidel Alarid and numerous other loved family members. Rose retired from the New Mexico State Highway Department after 25 years of service. She was a class of 1971 graduate of the Española...
Abenilde Lopez
May 27, 2017
OUR BELOVED MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER ABENILDE (NILDE) LOPEZ, 79, a lifelong resident of Chama, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Flavio and Simona Trujillo; brothers, Gregorio, Alberto and Jose Flavio Trujillo, sister, Maria Trujillo. Nilde loved to sew, cook and read. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren....
Ruben Sandoval
May 27, 2017
RUBEN U. SANDOVAL, 71, originally of Cordova and a life-long resident of Chimayo, was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Ruben was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a big heart and cared for everyone around him. He enjoyed long conversations, good company, and making people laugh. He loved supporting the...
Rebecca Borrego
May 26, 2017
Rebecca Borrego, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017, at the age of 82 years after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers. Rebecca was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her faith was the core of how she lived her life, always giving selflessly. She possessed a quiet strength, was a kind, generous, patient, and...
Juan Rivera
May 25, 2017
JUAN RIVERA, 54, a resident of La Madera, passed away of a short illness on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Juan was preceded in death by his sister, Maria del Rosario Rivera. Juan loved ranching and working on his trucks. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his children and grandson. He was an avid boxing fan. Juan is survived...
Nancy Martinez
May 24, 2017
Nancy K. Martinez, a resident of Cebolla, NM was called by the Lord to be by his side on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Nancy was born in August 5, 1961 in Denver, Colorado to Alexander Mayes and Mary Brock. She grew up in Silver City, New Mexico where she graduated from Silver City High School. Nancy and Frank were married on February 14,...
Cristobal Lucero
May 24, 2017
Cristobal Alejandro Lucero, a resident of Chama, originally of Lumberton, was born October 09, 1945 in Chromo, Colorado to Antonio and Fabiana Lucero, and passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Fabiana Lucero; sister, Olivia Zepeda; and in-laws, Jose D. and Antonia Gutierrez. Cristobal is survived by his loving wife...
Margarita Graham
May 24, 2017
MARGARITA (MARGIE) GRAHAM, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away in her home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Margie was a beautiful and loving person and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her children, Carol R. Duran and husband Gilbert, Larry Garcia and wife Julie both of Albuquerque, and David Garcia and wife...
Mary Jaramillo
May 23, 2017
Mary Agnes Jaramillo, 93, a longtime resident of Chili, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was born to Nerio and Antonia Sisneros on December 5, 1923 in El Guique, New Mexico. After growing up in La Villita, she attended college at Highlands University earning her degree in Education. Mary Agnes was a school teacher for 38 years, serving Northern New Mexico...
Arcelia Lopez
May 18, 2017
ARCELIA LOPEZ, 82, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Corrine Rodriguez and Barbara Garcia (Joe); granddaughter, Monique Garcia; grandchildren, Jose Rodriguez (Hope), Maria Anaya (Joseph); 8 great-grandchildren; siblings, Magdalena Romero, Adelinda Martinez, Isa Borunda, Elvira Archuleta (Deacon John) and Dolores Garcia; brother in-law, Gene and sister in-law, Eva; as...
Matthew Casaus
May 17, 2017
MATTHEW C. CASAUS, 61, a resident of Cuba, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his aunts, Alice Marquez and Ortencia Casaus (Ortie). Matthew worked with the US Forest Service for over 30 years. He was a quiet, simple man who loved his family. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting or...
Jose Martinez
May 17, 2017
Jose “Ben” Martinez, 93, a resident of Vallecitos, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Bertha Martinez, parents Jose and Teofila Martinez, in-laws Leandro and Bersabe Gallegos, brother Abel Martinez and sisters Celina Jaramillo, Anita Martinez, Cora Chacon and Son in Law Joseph Lovato. He is...
Walter Roybal
May 17, 2017
WALTER ROYBAL, 37, a resident of Pojoaque passed away unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Eufelia Roybal. Walter lived a life full of laughter and joy; insistent on having a good time, he shared his infectious smile and positivity with everyone he met. His early years were highlighted by an exceptional high school basketball career, and high academic...
Lorraine Hernandez
May 16, 2017
OUR BELOVED MOTHER LORRAINE GRIEGO HERNANDEZ, 80, born in Embudo, NM on November 5, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully in the family home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 and is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
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