David Patricio Rodriguez
Jun 27, 2024
David Patricio Rodriguez, 74, of La Puebla, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on June 27, 2024.
David was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Olympia Rodriguez, in-laws Ramon and Frances Padilla, brothers Juanito, Richard and Leonard Rodriguez, and Tommy Herrera who he raised as his son.
David is survived by his wife Katie...
Celina "Sally" Roybal
Jun 27, 2024
Celina “Sally” Roybal (1930-2024)
Sally Roybal, 93, of El Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born in El Rancho, NM, on September 18, 1930, to Antonio and Ursulita Trujillo. Many remember all the years Sally worked at La Mesita restaurant in Pojoaque, attending the San Antonio Catholic Church in El Rancho, joining all the events...
Jose Loretto Montoya
Jun 27, 2024
Jose Loretto Montoya, 76, a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, following a brave fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.
Jose was born to Melisendro and Lucaria Montoya in Guachupangue, New Mexico. He was the youngest of four children, and the last surviving son. He graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 1966 and immediately found a...
Gerard “Jerry” Maestas
Jun 26, 2024
GERARD “JERRY” MAESTAS - 61, beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 26, 2024. Jerry was born and raised in Lower San Pedro. Born to Sixto and Tina Maestas. Jerry planted his roots in Los Luceros.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sixto and Tina Maestas, grandparents, Joe “Chere” and Lugardita...
Orlando Madrid
Jun 26, 2024
ORLANDO O. MADRID, 80, resident of Gallina, NM, joined his wife Alice of 54 years in their heavenly home with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was a strong and gentle man of God with a generous heart. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Orlando worked as a Sawyer at Duke...
Anita Maes
Jun 26, 2024
Anita Catherine Maes, 70, of Hernandez, NM, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 29, 2024.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents Jose Casimiro and Margarita Maes, love of her life Joaquin Pacheco, brothers Cosme Maes, James Maes, nephew David Maes, and Phil Sanchez who was like a second father to her.
She is survived...
Ronney "Ron" Sanchez
Jun 22, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ronney “Ron” Sanchez, 72, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his mother Utako Sanchez and father Librado Sanchez.
Ron was born in Okinawa, Japan and moved to San Francisco at a young age. He moved to the Espanola Valley in 1989 where he lived and worked 25 years....
Richard Arlen Trujillo
Jun 21, 2024
Richard Arlen Trujillo born March 27, 1977. He left this earth on June 21, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Trujillo, grand parents Ted and Andrea Crouch, and Matildo and Ida Trujillo.
He is survived by his mother Brenda Lujan and her husband Paul Lujan of Edgewood, NM; his sister Amber Vizcarra and her husband Marco Vizcarra, and their...
Margery Will Wolfe
Jun 20, 2024
Margery Will Wolfe was born to Don and Pauline Will on July 18, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio, the second of three girls. She died at the age of 93 in Los Alamos, NM, on April 5, 2024. Marge lived a life of love, laughter, service, and adventure, making lifelong friends in every community in which she lived.
Marge met the love of...
James M. Peek
Jun 19, 2024
JAMES M. PEEK September 5, 1933 - June 19, 2024
James M. Peek was born in Unionville, MO, the only child of Everett Riley Peek and Ramah McNabb Peek.
He attended public schools in Missouri and Illinois and earned a BSED from Western Illinois College in McComb Illinois. He got his MS and PhD in Chemistry at the Ohio State University. He...
Angie Roybal
Jun 17, 2024
Angie Roybal, 92 of Arroyo Seco, NM, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2024. Angie was born to Felix and Josefita Lujan of Jaconita, NM on April 1, 1932.
Angie was preceded in death by her parents Felix and Josefita Lujan and in-laws Antonio and Maria Roybal, husband Adenios Roybal, daughter Marlene Roybal, son Matthew Roybal, grandson Rick Ortiz,...
Lucy Michelle Salazar
Jun 17, 2024
With broken hearts we share that our beloved mother Lucy Michelle Salazar, 40, (well known as Michelle) of Española, NM, and formerly of Taos, NM, passed to eternal rest on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Lucy was preceded in death by her mother Lucy Salazar; grandmother Sinforosa Salazar; grandfather Juan C. Salazar; sister Lousia Salazar, uncles Dennis Salazar and Johnny Salazar.
She is...
Keoma A. Baca
Jun 17, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
With hearts heavy and broken, we announce that Keoma A. Baca (29) passed away unexpectedly in Aurora, CO on June 1, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Keoma, was born Keoma A. Romero in Vail, CO in October of 1994 to her amazing parents Michael and Nicole Romero, and her two older siblings, Joseph Garcia, and Natasha Romero. She grew...
Wanda "Kuuyae Tsa'wae Povi" Tafoya
Jun 15, 2024
Wanda "Kuuyae Tsa'wae Povi" Tafoya, of Nambe, NM, passed away on June 15, 2024
A FULL OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
The family of Wanda Tafoya has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477
Pauline Arellano
Jun 15, 2024
Pauline A. Arellano, 71, a resident of Santa Cruz, NM, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Ben, parents Rudy and Marie Roybal, father-in-law Filemon Arellano, mother-in-law Annie Arellano, brother Augustine Martinez, sister-in-law Irene Herrera, brother-in-law Gilbert Arellano, brother-in-law Ruben Lujan, brother-in-law Lupe Vigil,...
Angel Montoya
Jun 14, 2024
Angel Montoya, of Espanola, NM, passed away on June 14, 2024.
A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
A Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM, with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will...
Richard Martin Martinez
Jun 14, 2024
Ricky Martinez was born on May 3, 1975.
He passed away suddenly on June 14, 2024.
He was preceded in death by great uncles Benito & Julio Martinez; uncle Juan Reyes; paternal great-grand parents Bernadita & Juan Martinez; paternal grandmother Tillie Martinez; maternal grandparents Tomas & Pauline Martinez; and close cousins Bernie and Joe Sanchez & Tito Martinez.
He is survived by daughters...
Ursulita Martinez
Jun 13, 2024
Ursulita Agnes Martinez
Urs A. Martinez, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, in Medanales, NM. Ursula was born on June 17, 1940, to Dolores Vigil and Benito Moya in Youngsville, NM.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Benny Moya, son Reve Martinez, an infant son and daughter, nephews Lonnie and...
Marsha Villarreal
Jun 13, 2024
Marsha was wonderful woman and mother who loved her family and friends dearly. She always put others needs above her own. Marsha was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community in Espanola, leaving behind a legacy of Kindness, love and...
Cipriano Martinez
Jun 13, 2024
Cipriano J. Martinez, a lifelong resident of Los Luceros, New Mexico, passed away on June 13th, 2024, at the age of ninety-five, surrounded by his family.
Cipriano was an avid farmer who understood the ability to work the land was a gift from God, never to be wasted. Though his gardens grew smaller with age, he never failed to harvest abundant...
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