Michael Jon Valdez
Oct 8, 2023
Michael Jon Valdez
Life: August 15, 1965 – October 8, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the loss of our Dear Michael. He will be forever loved, forever missed, and in our hearts forever.
Michael was preceded in death by his son Nikki Valdez and his mother Rosalie Valdez.
He is survived...
Alfonso Jaramillo
Oct 7, 2023
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Jaramillo family announces the passing of our kind, brave, caring, and unimaginably generous son, brother, uncle, and friend, Alfonso Jaramillo.
Alfonso passed away peacefully in his mother’s home in White Rock, New Mexico on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Leocadio “Lucky”; niece, Kimberly Cordova; and close...
Raymon Romereau
Oct 5, 2023
Raymon Romereau (Jung Tsi’deh-Willow Bird), loved deeply, always in awe of the beauty of the world around him. He was an adventurous prankster, a collector of things he enjoyed, very intelligent, a talented artist, photographer, and always exuded a calm, steady approach in all things. He loved good conversation over a prune pie and a hot cup of tea. He...
Manuel Velasquez
Oct 5, 2023
Manuel A. Velasquez, 47, of Truchas, NM, passed away on October 5, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Cipriano and Sabinita B. Romero and Salome and Androlica Velasquez, aunt Diane Velasquez, and uncles Roger Velasquez and Tony Romero.
He is survived by his parents Charlie and Becky Velasquez, son Alejandro Martinez, uncles Ray Romero (Lillian), Nino Delfin...
Lorraine D. Ortiz
Oct 4, 2023
Lorraine D. Ortiz, 68, of Nambe, NM, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1955, to Hepalito (Paul) Sisneros and Clorovea Sisneros in Minturn, CO.
Lorraine was a beloved member of the community. She worked for the Pueblo of Pojoaque Supermarket for over thirty years. She was dedicated to the service industry. Her uniform was...
Joseph "Pepito" Pepo Ortega
Oct 4, 2023
Joseph “Pepito” Pepo Ortega was born on October 9, 1985, in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Joseph and Marcella Ortega. He departed this life at the age of 37 on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Presbyterian Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM, after a lengthy illness.
Pepito was a very friendly and outgoing person. He always had a joke to tell,...
Brenda Theresa Abeyta
Oct 3, 2023
Brenda Theresa Abeyta, 57, of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, after a hard battle with cancer.
Brenda was born to Martin and Bernadette Garcia in Española. After Brenda graduated from Pojoaque High School, she went on to study at New Mexico State University. Here is where she met the love of her life, Darroll. They...
Josephine Eva Cortez
Oct 2, 2023
Josephine Eva Cortez, 73, born on January 23, 1950, to Ernest Rodolfo and Edith Garcia in Alamogordo New Mexico. Josephine passed away at home on October 2, 2023.
Josephine was married to her late husband Charles Cortez for over 40 years. Preceded in death by Josephine’s parents Ernest Rodolfo and Edith; brother Tommy Garcia; mother and father-in-law Mr. and Mrs....
Joseph "Jojo" L. Gurule
Oct 2, 2023
Joseph "Jojo" L. Gurule, age 32, of Penasco, NM, passed away on October 2, 2023. He was born on March 2, 1991, to Joe and Sandra Gurule in Santa Fe, NM, and graduated from Penasco High School in 2009.
As a child, he was very passionate about sports, specifically basketball. His love for basketball eventually led to his decision to...
Daysi Lopez
Oct 2, 2023
Daysi Lopez, age 75, of Española, returned to The Heavenly Father’s House on October 2, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her assisted living facility in Santa Fe.
She now joins her parents Benjamin Guillen & Marcolfa Salcedo, and her late husband Norbert Lopez of Santa Cruz in eternal rest. She was blessed with two sons, Ben and Claudio, six...
Robert Matthew Vigil
Sep 27, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robbie Matthew Vigil.
He is preceded in death by his father Eluid, grandmother Ascencion, and other beloved relatives.
Robbie is survived by his beloved partner, Becky, and his daughters Nikole, Gabriella, Daniella, and Tamara, as well as his granddaughters Skylynn and Queanna. His mother, Lorraine Lopez, who all deeply treasured him.
Surviving...
Roy Martinez
Sep 27, 2023
ROY MARTINEZ
SEPTEMBER 2, 1942 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
We Love You, We Miss You, Forever in our Hearts
ROY MARTINEZ at the age of 81 was called to his celestial home in Albuquerque, NM . A rare type of cancer shortened his life with us. Our Lord heard our prayers and relieved him of prolonged suffering.
He was born...
Nazaria "Nancy" Trujillo
Sep 27, 2023
Nazaria “Nancy” Trujillo, 90, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2023.
Nancy was born in Truchas, NM, on March 11, 1933, to Heremerejildo and Epimenia Ortiz.
Nancy and her late husband Eppie Trujillo raised three children. Nancy was a homemaker after her children were born. Nancy liked to cook, crochet, and tend to her indoor and outdoor plants....
Mary Martinez
Sep 27, 2023
Mary G. Martinez, 92, was born in Santa Fe, NM on December 1, 1930, and went to be with her heavenly Father on September 27, 2023. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Martinez, in 1956 and lived in El Rancho, NM. Mary was a loving caring person who was a friend to everyone she met. She retired with...
Peggy Griego
Sep 26, 2023
Peggy A. Griego
Born October 17, 1959
Date of Death September 26, 2023
Peggy Griego – 63, a resident of Velarde, NM, passed away on September 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Ben Roybal; grandchild Isaiah Maestas; Ermelina and Nicolas Gonzales who were considered her in-laws.
Peggy is survived by her loving partner of 25 years, Richard...
Eliseo "Cheo" Montoya
Sep 26, 2023
Eliseo “Cheo” Montoya, 78, resident of Alcalde, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 26, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Cheo, as most people knew him, was born on June 11, 1945. He was the second of four children born to Alfredo and Jerry Montoya. He was born and lived most of his life in Alcalde. ...
Paul C. Rivera Sr.
Sep 24, 2023
Paul C. Rivera Sr., 82, a resident of Espanola, NM, originally of Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away on September 24, 2023.
Paul is preceded in death by his wife Roberta “Bobbie” Rivera, daughter Annette Rivera, parents Maclovio and Eutilia Rivera and brother Gabriel Rivera.
Paul was a simple good, happy man that enjoyed life to the fullest. His Blessings were...
Diana Ocana
Sep 24, 2023
Diana Ocana; age 70, a resident of El Rito, NM, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 24, 2023.
She had a bubbly personality, loved life and was always willing to help out. She was everybody’s mama. Her two passions were helping people as a nurse and crocheting baby blankets for everyone. She loved her granddaughter with all her...
Peter Anthony Baca
Sep 23, 2023
Peter Anthony Baca, 51 years old, a resident of Ojo Caliente, NM, passed away on September 23, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his mother Rosabelle Baca Anaya, brother Michael Anaya, grandparents Pedro and Eloisa Baca, aunts and uncles Eva Baca, Gracie Baca, Julian and Maxine Trujillo, Lupe Baca, Sefie Baca, Henry Trujillo and other relatives.
He is survived...
Patty Jane Sherwood
Sep 23, 2023
Patty Jane Sherwood, 60, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on September 23, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mabel Sherwood; siblings, Leroy Sherwood, Faustino Gilbert Sherwood, Erma Montoya and Dennis Sherwood; nephews, Robert Trujillo, Kevin Romero, Michael Sherwood.
Patty is survived by her siblings Carlos Sherwood, Judith Sherwood, Corrine Martinez (Jerry), Albert Sherwood, Debbie...
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