Jacob Adam Valdez
Nov 10, 2025
Jacob Adam Valdez (Bo) 32 passed away unexpectedly on November 10th, 2025. Born July 4th, 1993.
He is preceeded in death by his parents Vialquin and Rosella Valdez, paternal grandparents Juan and Rose Valdez, uncle Amarante Valdez, maternal grandfather Henry Gallegos, Aunt Kathryn Green.
He is survived by his younger brother Jonah Valdez, Grandma Toni Gallegos, aunts Alicia Gallegos, Juanita Montoya (Johnny),...
Maria Virginia Velarde
Nov 10, 2025
Maria “Virginia” Velarde September, 7, 1943 to November 10, 2025
Virginia Velarde, 82, of Santa Fe, NM, passed peacefully in Hernandez, NM, with her two sons by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband Estevan “Steve” Velarde, daughter Jennie Trujillo, son Roy Trujillo, and great-granddaughter Mariah Romero.
She is survived by her two sons, Arnold Trujillo and Thomas Velarde, along...
Jessica Leeann Martinez
Nov 10, 2025
Jessica Leeann Joyce Juanita Martinez (Chef Jessica)
Born April 30, 1990 Died November 10, 2025
Jessica, 35, was born and raised in Espanola, NM, and attended high school at Espanola Valley High and went on to attend Santa Fe Community College and studied Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant Management.
As a teenager, Jessica was in 4-H and a member of the Hillbillies...
Paul Chavez
Nov 8, 2025
Paul Wilfred Chavez, age 77, passed away on November 8, 2025, from unexpected illness, with his loving wife Linda by his side during his hospitalization and death.
Paul was an excellent mechanic by trade, his advice on vehicle maintenance was sought by many. He was employed by Harold Brock Chevrolet until the business closed. It was during his employment he met...
Leeann Sandoval
Nov 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved LeeAnn Sandoval, 52, a resident of Velarde passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 7, 2025,
LeeAnn was a loving Mother, Companion, daughter, Sister, aunt, Sister-in law and friend. LeeAnn adored her children & grandchildren with everything she had, she loved spending time with them and loved them all...
Phil Martinez
Nov 7, 2025
Phil T. Martinez, age 88, of Chimayó, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025.
Phil was born and raised in El Guache, NM, where he spent his early years before marrying the love of his life, Esther, at age 20. Together they built a home in Chimayó, with the help of his brothers-in-law Eddie and Nelson, and it was...
Jane Trujillo
Nov 7, 2025
Jane Trujillo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Chimayo on November 7, 2025, at the age of 80.
Jane devoted her life to her family, who meant everything to her. Alongside her husband and love of her life, Tony, she never missed an event or game involving their children and grandchildren. Her...
Pietro Chiello
Nov 7, 2025
Pietro Chiello, 93, passed away on November 7, 2025, surrounded by family and his clergy. Pietro was born in Waukesha, WI., on February 26, 1932 to Salvatore and Santina (Buccolo) Chiello.
He was preceded in death by his parents, only sister, Rosalie Seery and grandson Adrian Valdez.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Ann (Love) Chiello, son Pietro Chiello Jr., daughters...
Patricia Herrera
Nov 6, 2025
Patricia Herrera, age 79, of Chamita, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris “Chenchito” Herrera; her parents, Henry Serrano, Sr. and RoseMarie Serrano; brother and sister-in-law, Henry Serrano, Jr. and Evie Serrano; sister, Lorraine Serna; brother, Jimmy Serrano; father-in-law, Crecencio Herrera; niece, Jennifer Ortiz-Vigil; brother-in-law, Thom...
Margaret Flaugh
Nov 3, 2025
Margaret Flaugh, born May 9, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Beulah and Leonard Sherman, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be greatly missed.
Margaret met the love of her life, Harry Flaugh, in elementary school, and the two began dating in high school. They married in 1956 while attending Iowa State...
Joseph McBane
Nov 2, 2025
Joseph C McBane
Joseph C. McBane, born July 3, 195,4 in Los Alamos, NM, passed away November 2, 2025, at his residence in Abiquiu, NM, surrounded by his loving wife of 24 years Marilyn and his loving pets. Joseph fought a courageous battle with cancer for over three years and was committed to caring for his wife and pets. A very...
Gertrudez Chacon
Oct 31, 2025
Gertrudez Chacon, born May 24,1948, and passed away on October 31, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Angelica Chacon; son Jeff M. Chacon; nephews Chris Roybal and Justin Martinez; brother Longino (Lonnie) Chacon.
He is survived by Manuel Serrano, Margaret Rinechart of Texas, John Chacon (Geraldine) of Bloomfield, Gene Chacon, Catherine Chacon and Andrew Chacon, all of...
Ruben Garcia
Oct 30, 2025
Ruben Chavez Garcia
November 22, 1955 – October 30, 2025
Ruben Chavez Garcia, 69, of Santa Cruz, NM, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ruben was born on November 22, 1955, in El Paso, TX, to Vicente and Maria Louisa Garcia. He was the 9th of 14 children. At the young age of four, Ruben was diagnosed...
Mary Elsie Martinez
Oct 29, 2025
Mary Elsie Martinez (May 26, 1943 – Oct 29, 2025)
Mary Elsie Martinez, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated nurse, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 82 at her home in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.
Elsie was born on May 26, 1943, a date and place that marked the beginning of a life defined by kindness and devotion to others....
Ursulita Cordova
Oct 29, 2025
Ursulita (Ursula) C. Cordova, age 86, of Chamita, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 17, 1939, to Rojelio and Carmelita Lucero, Ursula lived a long and beautiful life rooted in love, faith, and family. A devoted Catholic, she held tightly to her faith throughout her life, finding comfort and strength in...
Antonia Romero
Oct 28, 2025
Antonia "Toni" Romero (Tapia), age 91, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Born on June 14, 1934, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Toni lived a long and fulfilling life rooted in love, faith, and family.
Toni was the cherished eldest daughter of her family and embraced that role with grace and strength. As a young girl growing up in northern...
Pablo Montalvo
Oct 27, 2025
Pablo Montalvo
June 26,1937 – October 21, 2025
Pablo Montalvo was born in Uvalde, Tx, to Aurora Gonzales and Ralphel Montalvo, he passed away surrounded by family, and loved ones. He learned to work hard first as migrant worker, traveling to Wisconsin for the cherry-picking season, then back to Texas for the cantaloupe season, along with his mother and siblings. In Texas he...
Mary Louise Martinez
Oct 26, 2025
Mary Louise Martinez
June 27, 1943 - October 26, 2025
Mary Louise Martinez, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a valiant fight against cancer.
Mary Louise was born in Los Ojos (Parkview), NM to Maria and Louis Delgado. She was raised in Los Ojos, Espanola, and Albuquerque. She graduated valedictorian from Tierra Amarilla High School,...
Joseph A. Chavez
Oct 26, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Angelo Chavez – 34 a resident of Espanola passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025. Joe had a love for music, playing his guitar for his family, and always had a joke to crack to make you laugh and smile. He enjoyed playing Zombies with his big brother Chris, spending time with his mom (always asking her for pancakes),...
Margaret Alicia Maes
Oct 24, 2025
Our living treasure Margaret Maes, 94, of Vadito, NM, transitioned peacefully October 24, 2025, with her Lord and Savior. Her beautiful soul left this world surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born in Rio Lucio, NM on August 4, 1931, to Leonardo and Doloritas Martinez. She attended Penasco School district completing the 11th grade.
Margaret met Rafael Maes they were married February...
