Matthew Robert Medina
Jan 6, 2024
Our beloved Matthew Robert Medina (Short) was welcomed into the loving arms of our heavenly father at the age of 47, on January 6, 2024.
Matthew was such a loving, kind, thoughtful, positive person. His honor was devoted to God and his children, whom he will always remain proud of and love of family. Above his many talents and abilities, he...
E. Rosina Salazar
Jan 5, 2024
E. Rosina Salazar was a free spirit born May 24, 1931, in Espanola, New Mexico to Filomeno and Maria Anita Salazar. The term “Maverick” could be used to describe her, as there were very few women of that time who went on to be Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s), were world travelers, and a self-taught artist. Our “Tia Nina” was one...
Annie Castaneda
Jan 5, 2024
Annie Castaneda, age 69, a resident of El Rancho, NM passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, after a battle with cancer.
She was born January 19, 1954, to Armando and Celia Archuleta in El Rancho. Annie was a Pojoaque High School graduate class of 1973. She is preceded in death by her parents Armando and Celia Archuleta, daughter Stephanie Castaneda, brothers...
Carlos Jesse Pacheco
Jan 5, 2024
Carlos Jesse Pacheco, 27, a resident of San Pedro, NM, passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born on January 30, 1996 in Albuquerque, NM.
Carlos is preceded in death by his mother Frieda Yazzie, grandfather Frank Yazzie and aunt Sheila Yazzie.
Carlos is survived by his father Eddie Pacheco and stepmother Daina Pacheco, brothers Michael and Deandre...
Mary Maestas
Jan 3, 2024
Mary Maestas, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. She was born in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, and lived her life in the Espanola Valley.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jose “Jay” Maestas, who adored her. Mary and Jay raised a family of children and grandchildren who will...
Josie Baca
Jan 3, 2024
Josie Baca, age 86, of Chimayo, NM, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 3, 2024.
Josie is preceded in death by her son Rudy Baca and parents Diego and Carlota Gonzales.
Josie will always be remembered by the warm love she had for all her family. She enjoyed visiting, singing and joking with her family. She made music...
Longino Gerald (Lonnie) Chacon
Jan 2, 2024
Longino Gerald (Lonnie) Chacon, 69, born June 24, 1954, passed away on January 2, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Angelica Chacon, nephews Jeff M Chacon, Chris Roybal, and Justin Martinez.
He is survived by Trudy Chacon (Manuel Serrano), Margaret Rinehart from Texas, John Chacon (Geraldine) of Bloomfield, Gene Chacon, Catherine Chacon, and Andres Chacon,...
Brittney Storm Griffis
Dec 31, 2023
Brittney Storm Griffis, Born on September 16, 1993, departed on December 31, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her mother Renay Griffis, grandmother Carol Griffis, and grandfather Isauro Barela.
She is survived by her father Brian Barela (Cindy), grandmother Delight Barela, uncles Izzy and Dennis Barela, her love Arnold Gallegos and many other relatives and friends. Brittney will be...
Ronald Perraglio Jr.
Dec 30, 2023
Ronald Galen Perraglio Jr., 57, a resident of Española, NM, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Ron was a beloved and active member of the community. He began his career in HVAC at the age of eighteen, operating his own business, Southwest Metal, for over thirty years. Ron was also successful in owning and maintaining rental properties with his...
Veronica Arroyos de Lujan
Dec 29, 2023
Veronica (Ronnie) Arroyos de Lujan age 73 passed away on December 29, 2023 in Albuquerque. She was a longtime resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Española, New Mexico. She was the firstborn of 6 siblings. She was a loving daughter, sister, Nana, auntie, cousin and friend.
Veronica was an accomplished businesswoman and wonderful homemaker. She was an incredible cook...
Edward Mose
Dec 29, 2023
Edward "Ed" Elwood Mose, SR 82, of Medanales, New Mexico, passed away surrounded with love on December 29, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1941 in Hagerstown, Maryland, to Naomi and Lester Mose, Jr. Ed proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. Ed has been married to the love of his life, Antonia Dolores...
Nicolas Rogelio Naranjo
Dec 28, 2023
Nicolas Rogelio Naranjo passed away on Thursday, December 28th, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones and prayer as he was called Home suddenly and unexpectedly.
He is preceded in death by his son, Stephen Naranjo; his parents: Nicolas and Syria Naranjo; his brothers: Sam and Leroy Naranjo; his parents-in-law: Onofre and Margaret Gallegos; his brothers-in-law: Onofre Gallegos, Robert Gallegos, Mark...
Patricio Ernesto Archuleta
Dec 27, 2023
PATRICIO ERNESTO ARCHULETA, 78, a lifelong resident of Embudo, New Mexico, went with our Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Patricio is preceded in death by an unborn child; son Mario Archuleta; parents Amado and Domitila Archuleta; sister Amadita “Amy” Sanchez; and brother Rudy Archuleta.
Patricio is survived by his children; Barbara Chaves (Walter), Sandra Bustos (Manuel), Pat Gene Archuleta...
Agatha Trujillo
Dec 26, 2023
Agueda I. Trujillo, (Aggie), age 91, beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and lifelong Espanola resident, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 26th, 2023. She spent her last Christmas surrounded by her family. She is now reunited with her forever love and traveling partner, Anselmo and their grandson Marcos.
Aggie epitomized strength and drive, everything she did she did to the fullest....
John Alex Salazar
Dec 26, 2023
John Alex Salazar Sr., age 73, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe I. Sr. and Ramoncita Salazar; parents-in-law, Joseph and Elisaida Romero; twin sister Carolina Salazar; granddaughter, Aspen Salazar; brothers Napoleon Salazar (Helen), Leroy Salazar and Dennis Salazar;...
Laura Snyder
Dec 25, 2023
Laura Ann Snyder, (93), passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Espanola, New Mexico.
Laura was born on in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 23, 1930, the daughter of Robert A. Hutton and Elizabeth C. (Strathman) Hutton. She spent her early childhood years in Ohio and completed her education in Oakland County, Michigan. She graduated from...
Linda B. Barela
Dec 24, 2023
Linda B. Barela, 60, of Chimayo, NM and formerly of Truchas, NM, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. Linda was born on June 2, 1963, and lived her entire life with cerebral palsy confined to a wheelchair. What made Linda special was despite her disability, she never complained or felt sorry for herself. She was always upbeat and talkative. To know Linda was...
Elmer Sandoval
Dec 23, 2023
Elmer Jose Sandoval
January 8, 1934 ~ December 23, 2023
Elmer Jose Sandoval, 89, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.
Elmer is preceded in death by his parents Santiago and Delfinia Sandoval; his in-laws Alfredo and Jacobita Vigil; infant daughter Elaine; son Tomas; brother...
Cecilia Archuleta
Dec 22, 2023
On Friday, December 22, 2023, Cecilia R. Archuleta, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 76 after an unexpected and brief illness. Cecilia was born in Del Norte, CO on June 29,1947, to Edwardo and Alexina Serna. Cecilia was very close to her family and especially adored all her beautiful grandchildren with whom she spent an abundant...
Esther Diane Martinez
Dec 22, 2023
Esther Diane Martinez was born on September 4, 1968, to Merejildo Martinez and Celia Martinez in Albuquerque NM and was a life-long resident of Chimayo NM.
Esther loved fishing, camping, gambling and spending time with her family and fur babies.
Esther was as she would say a “Happy Go lucky, Tough Cookie”. She loved life to the fullest, there was...
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