Dulcinea Martinez
May 9, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Dulcinea (AKA Dulce) Martinez, age 92, a resident of Chimayo, NM, born February 25, 1932, passed away on May 9, 2024.
Dulce was a reserved, but a hard-working person. She never left no work undone. She was a perfectionist. Her house was spotless. She had rules and regulations. She...
David Aguilar
May 9, 2024
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of my beloved father David Aguilar, 69, of Espanola, New Mexico, on April 19, 2024, David was with his daughter and family in Marysville, WA, when he passed.
David was preceded in death by his mother Mary Rubal, father Frederick Aguilar and sister Christine Evers-Aguilar.
David is survived by his sister...
Louie Roberto Padilla
May 8, 2024
Louie Roberto Padilla, age 77, of Upper San Pedro, passed away peacefully in his home on October 15, 2023, after a three-year battle with a rare blood disease.
Louie was born on April 27, 1946, to Ramon and Francis Padilla of Hernandez, NM.
In 1964, Louie enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Germany, where he proudly served his country...
Wayne Taylor
May 7, 2024
Wayne Allen Taylor
Born 7/29/1954 – Died 5/7/2024
Age 69
Wayne was a beloved father, husband, brother, and uncle. He was globally known for his capabilities as a scientist and was a talented outdoorsman. Above all he valued family, he would often claim the wellbeing and health of his family had the utmost priority to him.
As a scientist he won many awards and...
Merle Dean Koepke
May 5, 2024
Merle Dean Koepke, 88, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024. Merle was born on June 24, 1935, in Junction City, Kansas, to the late Genevieve and Werner Koepke. Upon graduation from high school, Merle followed his older brother’s lead and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served as a first-class electrician on...
Patrick Michael "Mike" Hersom
May 2, 2024
Patrick Micheal (Mike) Hersom, 74, of Perth-Andover, NB, Canada, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2024, in Espanola, NM. He was born on December 29, 1949. Mike was a proud United States Army Veteran, serving from June 1968 to June 1971 during the Vietnam War. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam, 20 months.
Mike dedicated over 60 years of...
Joseph Michael Martinez
May 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph "Joey" Martinez, a beloved father, devoted husband, and cherished friend from Espanola. Joey peacefully departed from this world on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the tender age of 42. He died peacefully and in the comforting embrace of his loving family at home.
Born in Denver, Colorado on August...
Thomas McReynolds
Apr 30, 2024
Acclaimed and Beloved Northern New Mexico Educator, Administrator, and Coach Thomas H. McReynolds (Coach Mac) Has Passed Away
The man dubbed a ”Northern New Mexico icon” and the ”King of Tough Love,” Thomas Hiram McReynolds – known to countless many as Coach Mac, Uncle Mickie, Mr. Mac, cuñao, or simply Mac – has left us to find peace and rest in the...
Bobby Frank Poe
Apr 28, 2024
Longtime Los Alamos resident, Bobby Frank Poe (Bob), passed away at home on Monday evening, April 29, 2024. Dad struggled with heart related issues for the last number of years. He spent ten days in April at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico and came home to Hospice Care on Friday, April 26.
He is survived by his wife of 66...
Joann Rose DeAguero
Apr 25, 2024
Joann DeHerrera-DeAguero, age 70, a residence of Chimayo, NM, passed away on April 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family after a battle with cancer. Joann’s three nieces Carla Baca, Perla and Debra Martinez devoted their days and nights assisting her husband Arsenio with her care . Joann was preceded in death by her beloved son Filbert Mathew DeAguero, parents Alberto and Rosita DeHerrera, In-Laws Grabiel and Benina DeAguero, brother Romulo DeHerrera, sisters-in-law Marie...
Mary Martha Archuleta
Apr 24, 2024
Mary Martha Archuleta, age 77, of La Mesilla, NM, passed away peacefully April 24, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Cippie Archuleta, daughters Yvonne Martinez and Beverly Mendoza, grandson Gabriel Archuleta. Parents Fidel and Gloria Sanchez, sister and brother-in-law Barbra and Gilbert Salazar, aunt Mary Montoya who was like a second mother to her.
Martha was such a gentle and beautiful soul and a...
Sixto Jacobo Martinez
Apr 22, 2024
Sixto “Tito” Martinez Jr., of Medanales, New Mexico, went to be with Our Lord on Monday, April 22, 2024, at home after a lengthy illness.
Tito was a very laid back and generous person. He never hesitated to lend a helping hand to family, friends, and the homeless. Tito always had visitors and placed a high priority on maintaining relationships with...
Roberto Gonzales
Apr 20, 2024
Roberto Gonzales Jr., 62, of Canoncito, NM, passed away on March 28, 2024, from a pulmonary embolism.
Roberto was preceded in death by his father Roberto Gonzales, mother Carol Herrera Martinez, grandparents Antonio and Eloisa Herrera who raised him, and numerous other relatives.
Roberto is survived by his son Joshua Baca, sisters Cindy Martinez, Loretta Gonzales, Annamaria Gonzales, Rebecca Gonzales and...
Susie Baca
Apr 20, 2024
Susie R. Baca, a lifelong resident of Pojoaque and Chimayo, NM, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2024, and went to be with the Lord. Susie was a beautiful person and was known and loved by so many. We will forever miss her.
Susie was preceded in death by her husband Eliseo L. Baca, parents Eufemio Rivera and Anita...
Matthew Romero
Apr 20, 2024
Matthew James Romero, 60, of Vadito New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Laudes Jr and Polly Romero; siblings, Michael Romero, Brenda Romero, Dorothy Douglas, and Laudes Romero III; children, Feliciana M. Romero, and Mattias Romero; stepchildren, Shantel Sandoval, and Jacob Sandoval; and eight grandchildren. Matthew was a genuine soul,...
Elizario Martinez
Apr 20, 2024
Elizario D Martinez, affectionately known as Lee, age 84, of Chimayo, NM, peacefully passed away at his home on April 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Cirilio and Josephina Martinez, and siblings: Amador Martinez (wife Antonetta), Ross Martinez, Johnny Martinez, Sammy Martinez, Lorriane Martinez, and brother-in-law Samuel Trujillo.
He...
Linda Rose Vigil
Apr 18, 2024
It is with a broken heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful, Linda R. Vigil, 63 of Espanola, NM, on April 18, 2024, two days before her 64th Birthday.
Linda was welcomed into heaven by her daughter, Crystal Garcia, parents Felix and Erminia Garcia, siblings, Gilbert, Anthony, Rudy and Fabian Garcia, Manuel, Ruben and Cisnel Martinez, son in...
Kenneth (Kenny) Lee Martinez
Apr 18, 2024
Kenneth (“Kenny”) Lee Martinez, also affectionately known as "Taz," to his family, was born on September 5, 1988, in Espanola, NM. He passed away on April 18, 2024, at the age of 35, surrounded by loved ones in his hometown.
A beloved resident of Espanola, Kenny deeply cherished his New Mexico roots. He graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 2007,...
Cornelio "Blinky" Lujan Jr.
Apr 17, 2024
Cornelio "Blinky" Lujan Jr.
Vadito
Cornelio “Blinky” Lujan Jr., passed away peacefully into the arms of our heavenly father on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Cornelio and Isabel Lujan, friend Jeanie Catheart, nephews Danny, Eddie and Steve.
He is survived by his brother Louie Lujan and wife Angie and sister Viola Quintana. Nephews David and his wife...
Baby Johnny Martinez
Apr 15, 2024
Baby Johnny R Martinez, 23-week-old passed away April 15, 2024. He was born to Javon and Tamara on that Monday morning as God called him home.
Baby Johnny is preceded in death by his Grandparents Johnny and Missie Martinez and Earl Martinez, Great Grandparents: Orlinda and Orlando Martinez, Cleo and George Martinez and Leo Armijo, Uncle: Evan Martinez, Great Aunts: Lucresia...
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