Loren Salazar
Nov 7, 2024
This has been a Courtesy Announcement for Loren Salazar.
Loren Salazar, 57, a life-long resident of Hernandez, NM, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Loren grew up in Espanola, NM where he played basketball & softball. He loved to go fishing, hunting & camping. He enjoyed the outdoors & loved working at his ranch where he felt at peace.
He was...
Jolene Angel Serna
Nov 7, 2024
Jolene Angel Serna, age 23, born Monday, August 20, 2001, at 6:39 pm, in Los Alamos, NM, to the parents of Joseph Serna and Sharon Espinoza suddenly and tragically passed away on Wednesday, November 07, 2024, at 7:17 am due to inclement weather conditions while on her way to work at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort.
Jolene was raised in Chimayo New...
Antonio Ernesto Trujillo
Nov 6, 2024
Antonio Ernesto Trujillo (“Payaso”)
Antonio Ernesto Trujillo (“Payaso”) passed on November 6, 2024. Raised in La Villita, NM.
Antonio was predeceased by his father Alfred Trujillo, maternal grandparents/Godparents Jose Ernesto Sr. and Bernie Marquez, paternal grandparents Nick and Ramona Trujillo, uncle Donald J. Marquez, father figure Bengie Diaz, niece Syrena Trujillo, cousin Xavier Marquez, and Buster, his beloved dog.
Antonio lived life a...
Joe Mark Martinez
Nov 5, 2024
Joe Mark Martinez was born on January 18, 1963, and was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on November 6, 2024. Mark was a life-long resident of Cuartelez, NM.
Mark was preceded in death by his loving parents Jose E and Aurora Martinez of Cuartelez, brothers Larry Martinez and Ron Martinez.
Mark is survived by his brother Archie and wife Soledad,...
Erin Jade Chavez
Nov 5, 2024
Erin “Jade” Chavez was unexpectedly called to her eternal home with our Lord Jesus Christ on October 21, 2024, at a young age of 30 years old. She was raised in Truchas, NM, but resided in Albuquerque, NM, for the majority of her adult life.
Erin graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 2012. She worked various jobs throughout the course...
Pedro Bert Trujillo
Nov 5, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Pedro Bert Trujillo Sr, of Chimayo, NM.
Pedro Bert Trujillo Sr was surrounded by family as he passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Pablita Trujillo, brother, Nicolas Trujillo, and sisters, Urbanita Romero, and Domitila Villa.
As a young man, Bert Trujillo was drafted and served in the United States Army....
Joe Olivares Romero
Nov 4, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Jose Olivares Romero, better known as Tejano, was a resident of El Guache, NM, former resident of his beloved Cordova. Joe passed away on November 4, 2024, with his family by his side.
Tejano was preceded in death by...
Gary Thomas Salazar
Nov 2, 2024
Gary Thomas Salazar
March 7, 1958 - November 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gary Thomas Salazar, age 66, a resident of Ranchitos, NM. Gary passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on March 7, 1958, in Ogden, UT, to Miguel F. Salazar and...
Daniel Quintana
Nov 1, 2024
Daniel Ray Quintana died unexpectedly and peacefully at home on November 1, 2024. " Big D" as he was affectionately known was born on March 27, 1980, in Tierra Amarilla, NM, to Mickie Quintana. He graduated from Escalante High School in 1998 and attended NNMC.
His passion was video gaming and the Dallas cowboys. He made many long-time friends through video gaming....
Father John Candido Rodriguez
Oct 31, 2024
FR. JOHN CANDIDO RODRIGUEZ
Father John Cándido Rodríguez passed away peacefully in his home in Corral de Piedra on October 31, 2024. He was born less than a mile away, in his parents’ home in Española, New Mexico on August 9, 1934. The son of Manuel D. Rodríguez and Lugardita Salazar Rodríguez, he was deeply rooted in this land and community that...
Lucy Maria Martinez
Oct 31, 2024
Lucy G. Martinez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Lucy dedicated her life to her family and friends, known for her warmth, kindness, and ability to bring people together. She was born in Hernandez, New Mexico, on January 22, 1946, to...
Vivianita Vigil
Oct 31, 2024
Vivianita M. Vigil – Age 89, a resident of Nambe, NM, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe A Vigil of 53 years, her parents Demetrio and Eufracia Martinez, brothers Gerson and Adonaiso Martinez and sister Celina Lucero.
Vivianita was born and raised in Cordova, New Mexico. She drove the school bus for...
George Benavidez
Oct 30, 2024
George Benavidez 49, a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2024.
George was preceded in death by his parents Bonifacio and Rose Benavidez, nephew Aaron Benavidez and brother-in-Law Mario Lovato.
George will always be remembered by his incredible musical talent in Northern New Mexico music, where he was the lead vocalist and keyboardist for Heritage and Especial and...
Eloy Salazar
Oct 28, 2024
Eloy A. Salazar, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at age 82 with his family at his side. He enjoyed many years spending time with his family, always smiling and making himself available to help his children and grandchildren after retiring from the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his...
Lugarda "Luggie" Allard
Oct 28, 2024
Lugarda (Luggie) Rascon Allard, 82 of Chama, NM, passed away on October 11, 2024. Luggie was born on July 26, 1942, to Emma and Mike Rascon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert (Bob) Allard; son, James Allard; and younger brother, Raymond Rascon.
Luggie is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law: Mike Rascon (Nancy), Donald Rascon (Lucy), Frankie...
Ciria Borrego
Oct 26, 2024
Ciria Borrego, 89, a resident of Santa Cruz, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Rosario and Delfinia Martinez; her husband of 60 years, Santiago Leroy Borrego; Her sister Mabel McReynolds, Her brothers Paul Martinez, Gilbert Martinez, and Juan Martinez of La Puebla. Ciria is also preceded in death...
Jose L. (Ben) Martinez
Oct 25, 2024
Jose L. (Ben) Martínez, born November 25, 1942, a beloved figure of Española, sadly left our world on October 25, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Known for his 48 years as a public school counselor and administrator, Jose was a beacon of light and hope in our community, enhancing lives through education around New Mexico....
Jose Ciriaco Herrera
Oct 25, 2024
Jose Ciriaco Herrera, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great Great-Grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Los Pachecos, on October 24, 2024. Leaving behind many broken hearts. Jose was born in Buena Vista, Colorado to Benito Herrera and Teofila de Herrera de Urzua.
Jose Ciriaco Herrera met his soulmate Bernadita “Bernie” Guillen of Los Pachecos in...
Martha Vigil
Oct 24, 2024
Martha Vigil, was a resident of El Rito, NM, born on July 7, 1941, and passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was loved by many and will be missed.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband Frank Vigil Jr.;...
Maria Clorinda Martinez
Oct 22, 2024
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved sister, Maria Clorinda Martinez, (Clory), age 94, left this world on October 22, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of El Guache, born on October 14,1930.
Clory was preceded in death by parents Ramon and Librada Martinez, siblings Elisa Lopez (Luis), Alfonso (Rumalda), Ramon (Maria), Robert (Grace),...
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