Jennie JoAnn Tena
Aug 17, 2024
JENNIE J. TENA
Sunrise: September 27, 1972 Sunset: August 17, 2024
Jennie was raised in Las Tablas NM, where at the age of nine she met the love of her life, who she then married at the age of fifteen. Started her family in Ojo Caliente she had two children. She became a widow at a very young age. Despite all the...
Francisco (Pancho) (Kiko) Quintero
Aug 15, 2024
Francisco (Pancho) (Kiko) Quintero unexpectedly passed away on August 15, 2024, at the age of 56 years old with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his father Pedro Quintero, his mother Maria De La Luz Valdez and his son Francisco Javier Quintero his brother-in-law Fernando Estrada. And JD Mascarenas
He is survived by his lifelong companion (wife)...
Gregorita Trujillo
Aug 13, 2024
Gregorita (Gregoria) Trujillo, a resident from Cordova, NM went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Gregoria was born in Chimayo on November 20, 1934, to Candido and Sarita Romero. Gregoria, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend lived most of her life caring for others; a caretaker...
Elsie Lena Denetclaw
Aug 12, 2024
Elsie Denetclaw (Lena), 44, was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lena went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 12, 2024.
Lena was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Bernie Sr. Velasquez and Elsie Amaya; paternal grandparents Kenneth Denetclaw Sr. and Lena Peshlikai Denetclaw; uncles Valentine, Ventura, and David Velasquez, Michael Amaya,...
Gabriella Viarrial
Aug 11, 2024
Gabriella “Gaby” Viarrial, age 70, a resident of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at home. She was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Flora Viarrial; paternal grandparents, Fermin and Feliciana Viarrial; maternal grandparents, Juan B and Bonifacia Lopez; brothers, Robert, David, Leroy, and Ben Jr.; sister Gloria Viarrial and twin babies. Paternal...
Rosalin Pacheco Esquita
Aug 8, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Rosalin Pacheco Esquita (AKA Rosie), passed away on May 8, 2023 in Santa Maria California. Rosie was born and raised in Rio Lucio NM (Penasco) to the late Octaviano Sr, Pacheco and mother Ana Maria Adiana Pacheco from Penasco.
She is preceded in death by her Maternal Grandparents Jose and Pablita Pacheco and Paternal Grand Parents Moises and Sofia Pacheco....
Mary Evangeline (Lucero) Archuleta
Aug 8, 2024
Courtesy Announcement
One year ago on August 5th, 2023 at the age of 89 years old Mary Evangeline (Lucero) Archuleta passed away from natural causes.
She was preceded in death by her mother Modesta Chavez, her father Catalino Lucero, her husband Frank V Archuleta, her five sons Frank F Archuleta, David A Archuleta, Michael R Archuleta, Joseph J Archuleta and Jerry R...
Ricardo (Rick) Romero
Aug 6, 2024
Ricardo (Rick) Romero
September 1, 1953 - August 6, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rick Romero, who peacefully departed on August 6th, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by loved ones sharing stories and cherished memories, Rick left behind a legacy of warmth, wisdom, and a wealth of knowledge that will continue to inspire those who knew him.
Born on...
Mary Ellen Redman
Aug 6, 2024
Mary Ellen Redman, age 96, of Espanola, NM, passed away on August 6, 2024, surrounded by family. Mary Ellen was born in Miami, New Mexico on October 17, 1927, to Margarito and Rosa (Fernandez) Montoya. She went to school at Colmor elementary school until the family moved to Taylor Springs. There she attended parochial school until 8th grade and Springer...
Octaviano Daniel Martinez
Aug 5, 2024
Octaviano Daniel Martinez
d. August 5, 2024
Danny Martinez, 77 was born in Alire, New Mexico. A resident of Tierra Azul passed away on August 5, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael; daughter, Juanita Angela; parents, Juan de la Cruz and Fernanda Martinez; parents in-law Esmeraldo and Victoria Martinez; brothers Eugene, Valdemar, Johnny, Hernando, Felix, Larry, Manny, Sammy, Evelardo...
Theodore Roller
Aug 5, 2024
Theodore Francis Roller, (age 91), entered eternal life the morning of Monday, August 5, 2024, at his home in Santa Clara Pueblo.
Ted began life on October 7, 1932, in Clifford, North Dakota, the fourteenth of fifteen children born to Joseph B. and Mary Ann (Kubishta) Roller. Ted grew up on the family farm near Clifford where he helped his parents...
Adrian Theodore Duran
Aug 4, 2024
Adrian Theodore Duran 1977- 2024
Adrian Theodore Duran was called home on August 4, 2024. Born to Freddie T. Duran and Rebecca Duran on May 8, 1977. Adrian grew up in Española, New Mexico.
Adrian worked in construction as an electrician, but loved fishing, playing basketball, weaving, cooking and generally keeping busy in his free time. He will be remembered as...
Alonzo Trujillo
Aug 4, 2024
Alonzo Ben Trujillo Sr, 61 years old of Chimayo, NM, has been called home to the Lord on Sunday August 4, 2024. Alonzo was born in Espanola, NM, to the late Esequiel and Erminda Trujillo and was raised by the late Abel and Adonisa Trujillo all of Chimayo, NM.
Alonzo was a loving Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend to many,...
Manuel Dixon
Jul 31, 2024
Manuel R. Dixon (Richard), age 87, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Manuel was preceded in death by his infant daughter Jennifer Dixon, his parents Anita Dixon and Martine Valencia, mother of his children Carmen Sisneros Dixon, sons Gerald and Steve Talamante, grandkids Ricky and Sonya Dixon and great grandson Jaydn...
Yvonne Padilla
Jul 29, 2024
Yvonne L. Padilla, 83, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on July 29, 2024; was loved tremendously and will be greatly missed.
Her Funeral Ceremony will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:00 am at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. Internment will follow at Loma Vista Cemetery in Alcalde, NM.
The family of...
Nelson Harold DeAguero
Jul 28, 2024
Nelson DeAguero, 75, a resident of Chimayo/Espanola, NM, passed away from a long battle with cancer on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Nelson was preceded in death by his children Jerome DeAguero and Clarissa DeAguero Ramirez; grandchild Angel Ramirez; parents Juan and Rosalia DeAguero; brothers Juan DeAguero, Randy DeAguero, and Carlos DeAguero; and sister Maria DeAguero.
Nelson is...
Geraldine Contreras
Jul 28, 2024
Geraldine Lenora Contreras, age 66, a resident of Abuquerque, NM, and formerly of Ojo Caliente passed away on July 28, 2024.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents Stella and Joe Valdez of Ojo Caliente.
Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Marisol Contreras, Crystal Contreras both of Albuquerque NM and Sylvia Contreras of Sacramento CA. Grandchildren, Felicia, Araceli, Joshua Jr. (Bubba),...
Charles Ortiz
Jul 26, 2024
Charles Steven Mathew Ortiz
May 11, 1961- July 27, 2024
The Heavens opened its gates to Charles Ortiz on July 27, 2024.
Charles’ wish was to return home to Nambe, New Mexico, and live his last days at home.
Two days before the intended trip home Charles succumbed to a battle with Cancer.
Virtual chats with his sister Dora and phone calls from family and...
Jose Ramon Vigil
Jul 26, 2024
Jose Ramon Vigil, 100 years old from Chimayo, NM passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. Jose Ramon was born in Cundiyo, NM on July 23, 1924, to Marcos B. and Floripa Vigil.
Jose Ramon served in the US Army from 1943 to 1945 as a Private, Company “I”, 115th Infantry. He fought in the Battle of Normandy, France in World...
Sefie Martinez
Jul 25, 2024
Sefie Martinez, age 71, a resident of Alcalde, NM, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roman Martinez, Sr. and Martha Salazar Martinez; his sister, Lorraine Martinez Sattler; brothers, Patrick and Michael Martinez; maternal grandparents, Seferino and Candelaria Gallegos Salazar; paternal grandparents, Patricio and Elviria Martinez.
He is survived by his siblings,...
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