Ricardo Olveda
Sep 3, 2025
Ricardo Olveda, 32, falleció el miércoles 3 de Septiembre 2025. Nació el 1 de Diciembre 1992 en Española, hijo de Jesús y Verónica Olveda. Fue criado y residió en Alcalde.
Ricardo vivió un increíble camino hacia la sobriedad. Se convirtió en un hombre maravilloso y vivió el mejor año de su vida sobrio, rodeado de su querida familia, que lo guió...
Johnny Villareal
Sep 2, 2025
Courtesy Announcement
Johnny Villareal, of Alcalde, 61, passed away on September 2, 2025.
Johnny was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. For many years Johnny would participate in the Aspen Freedom Run & the Toy Run to help raise donations for the community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan & Katie Villareal, brother Angelo Villareal and sister Abbie Villareal.
He is survived by...
Judyth "Judy" Garcia
Sep 1, 2025
Judyth "Judy" M. Garcia, born August 6, 1941, passed away on September 1, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She shared nearly 25 years of marriage with her husband, Joe L Garcia, making their home in Nambé. During her time there, she embraced the culture, built lasting friendships, and became...
Gabriel Tony Martinez
Aug 31, 2025
Gabriel Martinez (True), age 34, Sunrise: July 26, 1991– Sunset: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Our beloved Gabe was a humble, loving, and gentle soul who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Known for his unforgettable sense of humor, Gabe had a special gift for making his family laugh — a light-heartedness that will be deeply missed.
Gabriel found peace in the...
William Alfred Martinez
Aug 31, 2025
William Alfred Martinez (Willie), born August 3, 1946, and a lifelong resident of Medanales, New Mexico, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 79.
William was born and raised in Medanales, where he devoted his life to family, community, and hard work.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Max I. and Ramona M. Garcia Martinez; his...
John Benedict Montoya
Aug 30, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
John Benedict Montoya, a long life resident of El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM, passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2025. John was born in Espanola and was the third born child to Juan and Isabel Montoya.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Abel and Eva Montoya of Nambe, his maternal grandparents Ascension and Esther Martinez of...
Patricia Rael
Aug 29, 2025
Patrica Ann (Ball) Rael was born in Fort Sill, OK, on 8 January, 1947. She passed away in Santa Fe, NM, on 29 August, 2025, after 3 years in Casa Real Health Care Facility.
She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Phillips, in 2001. She was widowed (Richard Rael) in 2023.
She is survived by her daughter Kathy Phillips, and...
Teofilo Martinez
Aug 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Teofilo Martinez, who passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Teofilo was born on August 17, 1934, in Vallecitos, New Mexico, to Jose and Teofila Martinez. He proudly...
Lawrence "Lencho" Sanchez
Aug 24, 2025
Lencho Sanchez, 42, left his earthly body on August 24, 2025, in Chama, New Mexico.
A son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, Lencho was born on September 25, 1982, in Los Alamos, NM, and raised in Chama, New Mexico. He attended Chama Valley Schools and later completed a Plumbing Program at New Mexico Job Corps. He also excelled at...
Melvin Manuel Maestas
Aug 22, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Melvin Manuel Maestas, 66 of Hernandez, NM, passed away on August 22, 2025. Born on January 4, 1959 in Espanola, NM. He was a loving son, brother, grandfather, friend, and most importantly a father.
Melvin was a hardworking man, often holding more than one job at a time while running his own business Mel's Carpet Cleaning. He was known for...
Albert Alfonso Roybal
Aug 19, 2025
Albert Alfonso Roybal, age 79, of Santa Cruz, NM, born February 1946, passed away on August 19, 2025, of natural causes.
Albert was born in Jaconita and went to school in Pojoaque Valley and graduated in 1965.
Albert has one Son from a previous relationship. In June 1969, Albert married Dolores Roybal from Santa Cruz and had four children. They were married...
Aurelia Maria Salazar
Aug 19, 2025
With deep sadness and broken hearts our mother passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, while residing at Lifespire Nursing Home in Rio Rancho, NM.
Aurelia was born June 23,1932, in Velarde to Amado and Ermelinda Martinez.
Aurelia was preceded in death by her husband Eloy Salazar; parents Amado and Ermelinda Martinez, Velarde; sister Josie Mudgett (Larry); brothers Gilbert Martinez and Amado...
Orlando Montoya
Aug 18, 2025
Our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Orlando “Orlie” Montoya, 46, of Santa Cruz, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Orlie was born in Santa Fe, NM, to Orlando “Wolf” and Judy Montoya.
Orlie was the kindest, sweetest, most loving and gentle person you could ever meet. He loved helping others, especially his family, and would...
Pablo Jessie Garcia
Aug 18, 2025
Pablo Garcia also known to many as Jesse, was born September 10, 1941 in El Paso, Texas to Herman Garcia & Virginia Martinez and went to be with the Lord August 18, 2025 surrounded by friends and family.At the age of 4 he moved to Fruita, Colorado. When he was 6 he moved to Coyote, New Mexico to be raised...
Raymond Paul Bousquet
Aug 16, 2025
Sgt. Raymond Paul Bousquet was born to George Levi Bousquet Jr. and Thelma Alma (Jones) Bousquet in Queens, New York. He was the 5th child and the baby of the family.
He served four years in the United States Air Force as a security policeman, both domestic and abroad. After being honorably discharged from service in 1981 he moved to Austin,...
Brandon Tafoya
Aug 16, 2025
Brandon Jay Tafoya, 34 passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025.
Brandon was born on March 10, 1991, at the Santa Fe Indian Hospital in Santa Fe, NM. He was raised in Santa Clara Pueblo, NM and attended Espanola Valley High School.
Brandon had so much love for the outdoors, fishing, hunting and just cruising and taking in the cool mountain air....
David Antonio Bustos
Aug 15, 2025
David Bustos, 66, of Espanola, NM, passed away on August 15, 2025.
David was preceded by his parents Frank Bustos and Trinidad Valdez and son Jacob Bustos.
David is survived by his wife Cathy Giron; daughter Christine Bustos (Isaiah Romero); sister Martha Perraglio; brother Don Bustos, Abran Bustos and Robert Bustos; grandson Silas Thompson; many cousins, nieces, nephews and many great friends.
David...
Mark Ian Saxe
Aug 14, 2025
Northern New Mexico’s constellation of artists has lost a bright light with the passing of sculptor and stone carver Mark Ian Saxe, who died peacefully at his home in Ojo Sarco on August 14, 2025.
Mark Saxe established Southwest Stoneworks in 1979, specializing in architectural stonework and historic stone restoration. Over the decades, he earned a lasting reputation for exceptional work...
Vanessa NIcole Trujillo
Aug 13, 2025
Vanessa Nicole Trujillo
06-22-1987 – 8-13-2025
Vanessa Nicole Trujillo, age 38, a resident of Chimayo, NM passed away unexpectedly on 8-13-2025.
Vanessa Nicole Trujillo was born on June 22, 1987, in Los Alamos, NM, to Liana Trujillo and Johnny Trujillo. Vanessa grew up in Chimayo, NM, until the age of 10, then moved to Coyote, NM, where she attended Coronado High School and...
Dan W. Barrone
Aug 13, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
With heart-felt admiration, we honor the extraordinary life of, Dan W. Barrone, 95, who ascended serenely on August 13, 2025, a mere twenty-four days after the passing of his cherished wife Cecilia. Their remarkable love story, spanning over 73 years, was a testament to their unwavering devotion, commitment and companionship. Born in Terrero, NM on February 23, 1930, to...
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