Paul B. Lujan
May 31, 2024
Paul B. Lujan, a lifelong resident of Española, NM, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024.
Paul was born in Española, NM, on July 9, 1929, to Jacobo and Juanita Lujan. He was one of nine children. Raised by his grandmother, Pablita Lujan, and his aunt, Elisaida (Lala) Lujan, in Santo Niño, Paul maintained a close relationship with his parents and...
Joseph Montoya
May 31, 2024
Joseph D. Montoya, 75 of Cebolla, NM, passed away on May 31, 2024.
Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Loretta Montoya of 35 years. Both his parents Delfin and Eliria Montoya; brothers-in-law Pete Lucero and Noberto Serrano.
Joseph is survived by his two sons, Johnny Montoya (Juanita) and Ray Montoya (Veronica); two daughters, Sarah Archuleta (Jerry), and Christina Nelson (Phil);...
Helen Rael Lehman
May 29, 2024
Helen Rael Lehman, 79, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully with loved ones at her home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Helen's loving spirit can be seen in the lives she has touched, including her family, friends, and those in need. Everyone who knows her will miss Helen's beautiful smile, quick witty humor and her warm embrace....
Elizabeth Connors
May 28, 2024
Elizabeth Inez Connors (Serrano), passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, at her home in Canjilon, NM. Inez was born on January 9, 1954. She was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, and currently lived in her beautiful home that her and her partner Reyes built in Canjilon, NM.
In life, Inez touched the hearts of many with her kindness...
James Hyder
May 27, 2024
James “Jim” Hyder, age 91, of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024.
James was preceded in death by his wife Joni Hyder and son David Hyder.
He is survived by his daughters Carol Leon and Kristi Lynn Cardin; his two step-sons Mark and Matthew Wachter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, granddaughters, grandson and great grandchildren.
No services will...
Martin D. Lujan
May 26, 2024
Martin David Lujan, 59, a life long resident of San Pedro, NM, born on February 1, 1965, took his last breath on May 25, 2024, exactly where he would have wanted to be, right outside his childhood home in San Pedro, NM.
Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Orlando and Josephine Lujan; siblings: Cecilia, Adrian, Manuel, Gerard and Mark.
He...
Marcia Kay Richardson
May 26, 2024
Marcia Kay Richardson
3/23/1936 - 5/26/2024
Marcia Richardson (Clapper) was born March 23, 1936, to Lawrence and Hazel Clapper in Hopewell, Pennsylvania. As the youngest of three sisters, Marcia was raised as a small child on a small farm in Yellow Creek, PA. In the early 1940’s her father took a job as an electrician in the Kerr-McGee steel mill and the...
Ramoncita Garcia
May 26, 2024
Ramoncita Garcia, 91, born in El Guache and a lifelong resident of Medanales, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Ramoncita was preceded in death by her husband Jose; “Primo” Ben Garcia Jr.; daughter Joy Garcia-Moya; and son Gerald Garcia.
Ramoncita is survived by her children: Rita (Carlos) Salazar, Dorothy (Angelo) Jimenez, Gene (Linda) Garcia, Ramon (Georgiana) Garcia, Susan (Gene) Garcia,...
Patricia Quintana
May 25, 2024
Patricia Quintana, 71, of Pojoaque Pueblo, NM, passed away peacefully at home May 25, 2024.She was preceded in death by her parents Patricio and Mary D. Quintana; Godparents Juan and Petra Gutierrez and her brothers Mark and Alvin Duran.Patricia is survived by her children Jon Patric Baros and Nicolle Baros (Bevjan); Grandchildren Jaysin and Lovely Baca Godchildren; Charles Quintana, Julian...
Dominic Tafoya
May 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the kind, loving, and humble hearted, Dominic N. Tafoya. Dominic, a 48-year-old resident of Truchas, NM, left this world on Friday May 24, 2024.
Dominic is survived by his mother Patricia DeAguero Tafoya (Patsy) and was preceded in death by his father Ray Tafoya.
He is also survived by his brother...
Glenn Archuleta
May 24, 2024
Glenn V. Archuleta, 47, passed away after a short illness on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Glenn, born on June 1, 1976, was a native of Santa Cruz, NM, and worked as a Security Police Officer for LANL. He enjoyed being in the mountains, camping, hunting, and spending time with...
Pauline Elizabeth Amador
May 23, 2024
Pauline Amador, age 83, a resident of La Mesilla, NM, slipped into the arms of our loving heavenly father on May 23, 2024. Pauline was married for 55 years to the love of her life Robert Amador. Pauline and Robert moved to Espanola in 1984 and became proud owners of the Enchanted Mesa Mobile Home Park in La Mesilla where...
Maria Irene Fernandez
May 22, 2024
Maria Irene Fernandez, 95, went Home to her Creator on Wednesday May 22, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1928 in Ojo Sarco, N.M. to Jose Onesimo Pacheco Sr. and Evangelina Armijo Pacheco.
She was wife and mother first and she worked for the community of Ojo Sarco as assistant Postmistress, Clerk and Gas attendant, assistant bus driver until retirement....
Steven Mark Montoya
May 22, 2024
Steven Mark Montoya, 54, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in the Espanola Valley on June 30, 1969.
Steven was preceded in death by his mother Bernie Guinn and his father Harold Guinn Sr.; grandparents Steferino and Elviria Valdez; uncle Fernando Valdez and Isidoro Valdez; nephew John Ray Gurule.
Steven is...
Sharon Dalrymple
May 22, 2024
DALRYMPLE, Sharon Maureen (Kimmons), 84, formerly of Espanola passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Lancaster, CA. A NM native she was born in Las Vegas and graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1957. She was very proud of her New Mexico heritage. Sharon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. She was a past Worthy Matron...
Luella Pettingill-Gonzalez
May 20, 2024
Luella (Lou) Pettingill-Gonzalez was born June 27, 1945, in Chama, NM. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend.
Luella was preceded in death by Royal and Stella Elwess Sr., Allen Royal Pettingill, Linda Greenwood, Allen Stanley Pettingill, and Jose Gonzalez.
She is survived by Royal Elwess Jr. and his wife, Liz, Chip Greenwood, Henry Elwess and his wife, Josephine,...
Eloy Martinez
May 20, 2024
Eloy Joe Martinez was born on Saturday, July 19, 1941, in Ojo, New Mexico. He passed on May 20, 2024, at the age of 82 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Eloy was a quiet, gentle man with a beautiful warm and honest soul strived to provide comfort and love to family and friends alike.
Eloy was preceded in death by his father Deloy...
Martha Viola Jones
May 19, 2024
Martha Viola Jones, age 72, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on May 19, 2024.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Bernadita Jones; grandparents Toribio and Ramona Olivas and Mary and Melvin Jones; aunts Lugardita Maestas and Carmen Silva; and uncle Juan Olivas.
Martha is survived by her sister Mary Pauline Martinez of Espanola; nephew Robert Martinez...
Prudencio Chacon
May 19, 2024
Prudencio Chacon Jr., age 84, a resident of El Rito, NM, passed away on May 19, 2024.
Prudy was preceded in death by his sons, Stephen and Roy Chacon; parents, Jose P. and Anna Maria Chacon; father-in-law, Casimiro Perezchica; mother-in-law, Juanita Reyes; sisters, Agapita “Connie” Lucero, Joanne Chacon, Prescilla Gaviria and Beatrice Gonzales; half-sister, Dumitilia Peterson; brothers, Tony Chacon, Tomas Chacon...
Belinda Rosie Koenig
May 18, 2024
Belinda Rosie Koenig peacefully left this world to be with our Lord on May 18, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 77. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Joe and Amelia Maestas, sister, Lillian Maestas, and brother, Raymond Maestas. Belinda is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Henry Koenig, daughter, Elizabeth Dominick, son-in-law, Michael Dominick...
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