Linda Vigil-Grimes
Oct 22, 2024
Linda Vigil-Grimes, 67, died after a long medical battle. Linda was born on June 11, 1957, in Española, New Mexico, to Leo and Frances Vigil. She was the fourth of five children.
Linda led an amazing and full life. When younger, she loved working in her farm and orchard, spending time tending to the fruit trees she and her beloved husband...
Maria "Ruby" Knight
Oct 21, 2024
Ruby Knight, 83, of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by her family, passed away on October 21, 2024, in her home. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Chimayo, New Mexico, from Andrita Martinez.
Ruby was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved all her family dearly. She enjoyed spending her time shopping, gambling at the casino and making...
Delia Trujillo
Oct 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Delia Trujillo from El Rancho, NM, on October 20, 2024, at the age of 98. Delia was known for her warm spirit, fun loving attitude and her unwavering love for her family. As a role model, mom held herself in high standards but expected others to...
Ricky Nicanor Trujillo
Oct 18, 2024
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Ricky Nicanor Trujillo, age 77, born in Taos, New Mexico, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his son, Derrick Trujillo and wife, JoAnn Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo served his country proudly in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged. He will be remembered for being a...
Maria "Amy" Sanchez
Oct 18, 2024
Amy was born September 12, 1932, in Fairview, New Mexico, to the late Esquipula and Corina Martinez. She was the oldest of five children.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Esquipula and Benita Martinez, Brothers Victor Martinez, Avaran Martinez, Albert Martinez and sister Corina Mainez. In-laws, Frank and Aurelia Sanchez; sister, Mary Rodriquez, Pauline Ledoux, Madeline Martinez and Lucy...
Filomeno L. Rodriguez
Oct 17, 2024
Filomeno Rodriguez, 79, of El Rito, NM, passed away on October 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, going for wood and going to the casino. He especially loved spending time with his grandsons playing pool and cards. Filomeno worked at Northern New Mexico College for 32 years, retiring in 2012.
Filomeno was preceded...
Juanita DeAguero
Oct 17, 2024
Juanita DeAguero, 37, of Chimayo, NM, passed on October 12, 2024.
Juanita was preceded in death by her mother Ruby Herrera and her father Johnny DeAguero, her grandparents Sabinita and Pantaleon Herrera, Rosalia and Juan Antonio DeAguero, her aunts Edna and Linda Herrera, Maria DeAguero, her uncles Johnny, Tony and James Herrera, Carlos, Nelson and Randy DeAguero, Cousin Junior Romero and...
Filiberto Cristobal Martinez
Oct 16, 2024
Filiberto Cristobal Martinez
December 21, 1949 – October 16, 2024
Filiberto C. Martinez, age 74, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He was the youngest of 8 siblings.
He was preceded in death by his parents Octavio and Patrocinia Martinez; Grandfather Juan Martin Martinez; brothers, Adonil Martinez, Dennis Martinez, Jose Rubel...
Aristeo Chacon
Oct 16, 2024
Aristeo “Addie” Chacon
Aristeo Chacon, born and raised in Canon Plaza, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 16, 2024, at the age of 84.
Aristeo was preceded in death by his wife Eileen and his twin sons Andrew and Anthony Chacon. His parents, Juan Pedro and Adonelia Chacon, siblings; Jose Bernabel, Isidoro “Chy”, Desiderio (Rose), and Bon Chacon, sister-in-law...
Andrew Borrego
Oct 15, 2024
Robert “Andrew” Borrego, passed away from a short illness on October 15, 2024, at his home in Santa Cruz, NM. He was born February 13, 1961, in Fairview, NM. He was 7th of twelve children and was raised in El Guique, NM.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Arturo and Arabella Borrego; maternal grandparents Apolonio and Arminda Gallegos, and...
Leonard John Tafoya
Oct 15, 2024
Leonard John Tafoya – Age 78
Leonard John Tafoya passed away on September 20, 2024. He was born February 3, 1946, in Preston England at the end of World War II. Leonard was an enrolled member of Santa Clara Pueblo (NM), his Tewa name was P’in Povi, he was the oldest of five siblings.
Raised in Hermosa Beach (CA), Leonard was a...
Dennis "DJ" Serrano
Oct 14, 2024
Dennis “DJ” Joseph Serrano
Dennis, known to most as “DJ” departed this earth unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2024. DJ was born March 10, 1990, in Espanola, New Mexico, to Nadine Martinez and Dennis Serrano Sr.
DJ was preceded in death by Rose Martinez (Grandmother), both paternal grandparents Jesse Martinez (Uncle), and Dennis Serrano Sr. (Father).
He is survived by Nadine Martinez (Mother),...
Marilyn Foster
Oct 13, 2024
Marilyn Sue (Cover) Foster passed away unexpectedly October 13, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She was born May 11, 1935, in Akron Ohio to Berwyn and Hilda Cover. She married Richard Foster August 5, 1961, in Saint Sebastian Church in Akron Ohio. They shared a beautiful 61 year marriage until his passing in 2023.
Marilyn graduated from the Elms High School, and...
Teodoro Sanchez
Oct 13, 2024
Teodoro Sanchez 93, anos de edad, residente de Hernandez, fallecio el dia 13 de Octobre, 2024.
El fue Precedido en la muerte por sus Padres Antonio Sanchez y Cecaria Enriquez; Hermano Antonio Sanchez Enriquez; Hermana, Maria Luisa Sanchez Enriquez; Ahijado Manuel Reyes Sanchez; LLernos Ramon Corrales Nieto, Jesus Ramon Corrales; Nieta Cielo Quintana.
Le Sobreviven su Esposa Rosa Maria Sanchez; Hijos y...
Andrew Gomez
Oct 12, 2024
Andrew Gomez, of Medanales, NM, passed away on October 12, 2024.
A FULL OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
The family of Andrew Gomez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477
Toby Trujillo
Oct 12, 2024
Tobias Jose Ricardo Trujillo
April 2, 1947 – October 12, 2024
Toby Trujillo, 77, a resident of Rio Chiquito, New Mexico, concluded his life’s journey on October 12, 2024.
Toby was preceded in death by his parents: Estevan and Clarita Trujillo; his sisters Marie Vigil and Felice Salazar, his beloved grandson Kenny Trujillo.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elsie Trujillo,...
Filiberta Romero Major
Oct 11, 2024
Filiberta Romero Major, 79, of Lyden, New Mexico, passed away on October 11, 2024
Filiberta retired from the State of New Mexico after 32 years of service. She loved gardening and especially caring for her roses.
She also loved quilting, baking and most importantly caring for her only grandson Marcos Romero who she admired very much. Filiberta was a loving mother, grandmother, sister,...
Danielle Lynn Pacheco
Oct 9, 2024
Danielle Lynn Pacheco
September 9, 1990 ~ October 9, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of my beautiful daughter Danielle Lynn Pacheco.
Her passing has left a huge void in our lives.
Danielle was preceded in death by her grandparents Florentino and Veronica Trujillo, whom she loved deeply; her grandfather Robert Pacheco; great-grandparents Manuel and Carmelita Martinez, and...
Marcos Aiden Sanchez
Oct 8, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marcos Aiden Sanchez, also known as “BroBro”, a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend. Marcos Jr. was known for his unwavering kindness, honesty, and strong sense of loyalty, touching the lives of all who knew him. Born on November 17, 2005, to Marcos Sanchez and Sherri Gonzalez, he...
Ismael Benjamin Ortiz
Oct 8, 2024
Ismael “Benny” Ortiz, of Chimayo, NM, went home on October 08, 2024, at the age of 85.
He was preceded in death by his son’s Kenneth and Ryan, parents Simon and Emilia Ortiz, grandchild Andrew, 2 brother, 7 sister’s and numerous other relatives.
Benny is survived by his daughter Gina and son Isaac of Albuquerque, sister Flora, best friend Maria Salazar, grandchildren...
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