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 to Alfonso (Choncho) and...
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...
Nikki B Bustos
Sep 22, 2023
Nikki Bustos - 41, of Espanola, was welcomed to her eternal home Friday, September 22, 2023 as the fall equinox moon was in perfect harmony of darkness and light with the Libra. She is survived by her mother, Nanette Valerio, father Leonard Bustos, sister Dani Bustos and her partner Alyssa De La Torre.
Nikki was an accomplished artist,...
Andrew Garcia
Sep 21, 2023
Andrew Garcia, 35, from Chimayo, NM, passed away on September 21, 2023, at his home in Chamita, NM. Andrew was born on September 15, 1988.
Andrew is preceded in death by his parents Lionel R. Garcia and Martha Garcia; brothers Lionel I. Garcia and Michael Garcia; sister Martina Garcia; nephew Charlie Hite; special friend Donald Archuleta.
Andrew enjoyed camping, fishing,...
Gail Joan McFarlane
Sep 21, 2023
Gail Joan McFarlane passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2023. She lived her life to the fullest with her many friends and large family by her side. Listening to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles was one of her favorite pastimes, and she went to many rock concerts in her day. In her downtime, Gail enjoyed listening...
Tony Edward Visarraga
Sep 21, 2023
Tony Edward Visarraga, 91, a Korean Veteran, born in Penasco to Abel and Senaida Visarraga, passed away peacefully at home.
Tony is preceded in death by his beloved wife Luisa; son-in-law Macario Griego; brother’s Abreliano and wife Lucy, Albino and wife Vangie, and George Visarraga; nephew’s Joseph and Leroy; neice Veronica Lopez.
Tony is survived by his children Edward, Tony...
Jonathan M. "Red" Garcia
Sep 21, 2023
Jonathan M. Garcia Sr. (Red), 72, was born in Espanola, NM, on April 14, 1951, went to spent eternal life with his heavenly Father on September 21, 2023. He married the love of his life Jennette M. Garcia in 1972 and lived in Hernandez, NM, until his passing.
Jonathan was the second child and first son of nine children.
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