Precilia Salazar
Apr 2, 2024
With a heavy heart we are sad to announce the passing of Maria Precilia Archuleta Salazar at 76. Precilia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Maria Precilia was born in Los Ojos, NM on Sept 10, 1947, to Abenicio and Maria T. Archuleta.
Precilia was preceded in death by her parents Abenicio and Maria, her loving husband of 45 years...
Darlene Garcia
Apr 1, 2024
DARLENE GARCIA, 68, passed peacefully to eternal life on the evening of April 1, 2024, after a sixteen year battle with cancer. Darlene was immersed in loving prayer and surrounded by her family before being taken into the loving arms of our Beloved Lord Jesus. Darlene was the most generously loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Darlene was...
Gregory McWilliams
Mar 31, 2024
Gregory Clyde McWilliams, 67, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on March 31, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. Gregory retired from the US Postal Service and Smith's Pharmacy. He graduated from Denton High School. Gregory was a longtime member of the First Christian Church in Denton, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his...
Eugene “Gene” Valdez
Mar 30, 2024
Eugene Valdez ‘Gene’, 77, of Velarde, NM passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2024. Awaiting in heaven are his parents, brother, sister, daughter Gina Sanchez and granddaughter Margarita Valdez.
He leaves behind broken hearts of his loving wife, Georgia Valdez; son Mark Valdez (Wanda); daughter Inez Valdez; grandson Markos (Gabrielle); granddaughter Shyann Valdez; grandson Juan Canuto ‘JC’; granddaughter Bernardita Chavez; great grandchildren Ariya, Arianna, Markos Valdez...
Tony Gallegos
Mar 30, 2024
Tony Gallegos, age 33, a resident of Chimayo, formerly of Ranchitos, NM, passed away on March 30, 2024.
Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents Rudy Gallegos, Larry Herrera and Dora Herrera.
Tony will always be remembered by the loving kind and generous person he was. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tony is survived by his...
Aurelio Gurule
Mar 29, 2024
Aurelio Gurule, 94, a resident of Rio Lucio, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home, the morning of March 29, 2024.
Aurelio is preceded in death by his daughter Elaine Gurule; parents Jose F. and Beatrice Gurule; brothers Dennis Gurule and Nelson Gurule; grandson Christian Gurule; sister-in-law Mary Fernandez.
Aurelio is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizaida Gurule; children,...
Anita Maes
Mar 29, 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...
Teresina Velarde
Mar 28, 2024
Teresina Velarde, a life-long resident of Chimayo and Ojo Sarco, NM, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family and staff at the Vista Hermosa Living Care facility on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Teresina (Tere) was a strong and loving woman who brought joy and comfort to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Teresina was...
Audrey Mae Martinez
Mar 27, 2024
Audrey Mae Martinez
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Audrey Mae Martinez, 46, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents; Anselmo Lopez, Bernie Romero, Jake Martinez and Agnes Aguirre, mother; Ursilia Martinez and brother Jason Martinez.
She is survived by her father; Eddie Martinez, companion; Glen Lujan, sons; Johnny Herrera, Jacob Martinez (Nichole), Josiah...
Aurora Archuleta
Mar 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our family matriarch, Aurora Catalina Archuleta, lovingly referred to as "Granny" and “Nanny”. Aurora lit the world and the lives of her family for 95 years and was reborn to Heaven into eternal life on March 27, 2024.
Aurora was born in El Guache, New Mexico on March 22, 1929,...
Alex Salazar
Mar 27, 2024
Alex Ivan Salazar, 65, of Española, New Mexico, passed away on March 27, 2024. Born on July 23, 1958, in Oak Harbor, Washington to Dolores Montoya and Alex Salazar, and raised with the loving guidance of his stepfather, Lee Esquibel, he lived a life marked by dedication, integrity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Alex was a respected financial auditor and an...
Marie Matilda Martinez
Mar 26, 2024
Marie M. Martinez, 79, of Chimayo, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on March 26, 2024.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Delfinio and Clorinda Fernandez; son Douglas Martinez; grandson Julian Martinez; brothers Wilber Fernandez; Eluid Fernandez; and father-in-law Juan Pedro Martinez and mother-in-law Refugio Martinez
She is survived by her husband of 61years, Jose F. Martinez; children Gary...
Margaret T. Valdez
Mar 25, 2024
Margaret T. Valdez went to her heavenly kingdom on the early morning hours of February 25, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep. Margaret’s passing brings a strong sense of loss to her family as our family matriarch has passed on.
Margaret T. Valdez was born on September 27, 1926, in the small rural Northern New Mexico community of Ledoux, New Mexico....
Leonard J. Vigil
Mar 24, 2024
Leonard J. Vigil passed away on March 24, 2024. Leonard was born on April 10, 1976. He is survived by his daughter, Uriah Vigil; parents Leonard and Mary Vigil; brother Kenneth (Vanessa) Vigil, nieces Isabella and Giselle and nephew Gabriel; and close friend Sheryl Montoya.
Leonard was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Nicholas and Mary T. Vigil; maternal grandparents,...
Abenicio Lopez
Mar 23, 2024
With sorrow and Thanksgiving, we announce the passing of Abenicio Lopez, who was called home on March 23. He was a lifetime resident of Chamisal. Lopez was born in Ojito on November 1, 1928, to Pedro and Quirina. Awaiting in heaven are his grandma Garcia, whom he loved and cherished, his parents, wife Ercilia, daughter Belinda, his boys Lee Roy, Tommy,...
Harold "Nick" Guinn
Mar 22, 2024
Harold “Nick” Guinn, 73, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a US Army Veteran. Very well known in the community. He had many talents. Always willing to lend a hand. He enjoyed life to the fullest, spending time with his family and he loved...
Michael Martinez
Mar 21, 2024
Michael Albert Martinez, 65, a resident of Velarde, New Mexico, passed away on March 21, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Martinez and father Apolinar Martinez.
He is survived by his daughter Sonia Monares, son in law George Monares, daughter Ciara Martinez, granddaughters Jazmin, and Dezyrae Monares, grandson George Monares Jr., granddaughters Mackenzie, and Madison Martinez, and grandsons...
Tim Leroy Gonzales
Mar 19, 2024
Timothy (Leroy) Gonzales, 71, of El Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully with his loving family alongside him on March 19, 2024. While battling a tough illness, the Lord decided it was time for him to go home and be free once more of all sickness.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents Celedon and Lola Gonzales, sister Geraldine Jaquez, and...
Nestor J. Martinez
Mar 18, 2024
Nestor J. Martinez, 84, of Truchas, New Mexico went into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on March 18, 2024. Nestor was born on February 25, 1940 to Andreita and Mauricio Martinez in Chimayo, New Mexico.
He met Delia Sandoval in Truchas and married her in 1963. In 2023, they celebrated 60 years of marriage. They have four children, Eva...
Dora Sena
Mar 18, 2024
Dora Sena, age 71, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024.
Dora was preceded in death by her mother Bernadita Gallegos; husband Alfred Sena.
Dora is survived by her children: Jose and Bernice Sena of Espanola, NM; Kim Ledden (Doug) of Austin, TX; Felecia Crull of Albuquerque, NM; and her Fur Babies Estrellita and Charlie Sena; brother...
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