Jose D. Vigil
Sep 23, 2025
Jose De la Cruz Vigil passed away at the age of 93 on September 23, 2025 after a short illness.
Jose was born and raised in Chimayo and later moved to Los Alamos where he spent most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War. He enjoyed the outdoors planting flowers, and going to...
Paula Elizabeth Trujillo
Sep 23, 2025
Paula Elizabeth Trujillo, 59, a life-long resident of Chimayo, New Mexico passed away on September 23, 2025.
Paula was born September 14,1966 in Espanola.
She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin "Mr. Ben" or "Benny" and Violet Rose Trujillo, and her daughter Dawn Daisy Vigil.
Paula is survived by a daughter Angel Rose Trujillo (David Hands) and grandson Ethan Emmanuel Hands...
Florence Poulin Jaramillo
Sep 22, 2025
Florence Jaramillo
December 23, 1930 – September 22, 2025
Florence Jaramillo, known to thousands as “Mrs. J” of Rancho de Chimayó Restaurant, died peacefully Monday, September 22, 2025 at her home. For sixty years she welcomed us to Rancho de Chimayó - loyal locals as well as visitors from around the world who became longtime friends. Her smile greeted every guest. Her...
Evangeline Romero
Sep 21, 2025
Evangeline Romero was born on June 30, 1968. She was the youngest child of three children, born to Jose V. Romero and Esther C. Romero. Her oldest brother Victor Romero lives and resides in Ojo Caliente, NM, Gabriel Romero, the second and middle brother lives and resides in Las Lunas, NM.
Being the youngest child, Vangie was very special. She was loved...
Felipe Joseph
Sep 21, 2025
Felipe Joseph passed away after a short illness on September 21, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 85.
Felipe was a truly remarkable man. He cherished by all who knew him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. His life was a testament to hard work and a diverse range of skills. He was a man who embraced life’s...
Josie Vasquez
Sep 20, 2025
Josie Fresquez Vasquez passed away peacefully on the morning of September 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and close friends during her final days, just as she had always surrounded them with her strength, love, and warmth.
Josie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Espanola and raised in...
Louise Oesterreicher
Sep 19, 2025
Ida Louise Oesterreicher
September 19, 1948 – September 19, 2025
Ida Louise Oesterreicher, 77, of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away on September 19, 2025. Louise’s life was a testament to the Methodist belief in grace and love and she was a faithful member of the Valley View United Methodist Church where she was the lead soprano in the choir.
Born and raised in...
Agnes Lopez
Sep 17, 2025
Agnes R. Lopez, 71, of Hernandez, NM, passed away on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Agnes was preceded in death by her mother Elena Gallegas and father that raised her Samuel Gallegos; son Orlando Lopez Jr.; grandson Mario Lopez; sisters Gertrude Rael, Susan Bautista and Vickie Espinoza; brother Johnny Gallegos; in-laws Alberto and Lucinda Lopez; brothers-in-law Albert Lopez Jr....
Stanley W Moore
Sep 16, 2025
Stanley Moore, born September 23, 1928, in Hays, Kansas, passed peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, just shy of his 97th birthday. A devoted family man, decorated veteran, and lifelong outdoorsman, Stanley lived a full and purposeful life marked by resilience, curiosity, and quiet strength.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served...
Danny Cipriano Garcia
Sep 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny Garcia, age 44, from Chimayo, NM. Our Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend was called home on Monday, September 15, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Danny was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Gregorio & Trinidad Vigil and Bernabe & Fabiola Garcia; stepmother Marylou Garcia;...
Maria Melva Romero
Sep 15, 2025
Melva was born on November 12, 1945, and passed away on September 15, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her son, Steven G. Romero; parents, Ramon C. Romero & Isabelita G. Romero; brother, Raymond C. Romero; nephew, Jeremy Vigil; brother-in-law, Mike Vigil; and other close relatives.
She is survived by grandchildren, Carlos (Megan), brother, Danny (Debbie), sister’s Ruby and Sylvia (Roman),...
Jeremy Isaiah Vigil
Sep 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son Jeremy Isaiah Vigil, who passed away September 14, 2025, at the age of 31 surrounded by his family. Jeremy was born on July 22, 1994, in Santa Fe to Debbie Vigil and Robert Olivas.
He was a big gamer who adored Autumn and everything nature had to offer. Jeremy had...
Evelyn Diane Maestas
Sep 13, 2025
Evelyn Diane Maestas (Martinez), age 61, passed away on September 13, 2025, after a brief illness, leaving this world to join her Heavenly Father and beloved husband, son, mother and other loved ones long missed.
Evelyn was born and raised in La Puebla, New Mexico, on February 23, 1964, the youngest child of Ernesto J. and Lupita T. Martinez. She attended...
Samuel Bird
Sep 13, 2025
Samuel Alfred Bird, age 42, passed away on September 13, 2025, at his parents’ home in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico. He was born on July 7, 1983, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley A. Bird, Sr.; his brother, Steven A. Bird; his grandmother, Josephine Cata; his uncles, Danny Bird and Eusabio “Sabie” Bird;...
Gerald Espinoza
Sep 13, 2025
Gerald Espinoza, age 57, a beloved resident of Phoenix, AZ and raised in New Mexico passed away tragically in a car accident on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Gerald will be remembered for his playful banter, kind spirit, and infectious laugh. His greatest joy in life was his daughter and granddaughter, and he took pride in ensuring their happiness, always striving to...
Marbella Martinez
Sep 13, 2025
Mabella V. Martinez, 69, a lifelong resident of El Rito, NM, passed away suddenly at her home on September 13, 2025.
Marbella lived a life of service caring for her father until his passing, after which she became a manager for Visiting Nurses Service where she advocated for quality care of the elderly members of her immediate and surrounding communities. She...
Manuel Ricky Dixon
Sep 12, 2025
Manuel Ricky “Ricky” Dixon, 64, a beloved resident of Española, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 12, 2025. He will be remembered as a devoted father, a cherished partner, a loving grandfather, and a steadfast brother—a man whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of his family and friends.
Born on March 4, 1961, in Española, Ricky...
Ernie Trujillo
Sep 11, 2025
Ernie Trujillo, 65, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1959, in Ely, Nevada, to Reynel and Oralia Trujillo.
Ernie grew up in New Mexico and graduated from Española Valley High School. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Navy, where he received an honorable discharge. Following his military service, Ernie went on...
Juan Marcos Lopez
Sep 10, 2025
Juan Marcos Lopez, 34, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. Juan was born on February 14, 1991, in Espanola to Robert Lopez and Cynthia Peggy Maestas. He was raised in Hernandez and resided in Cuartelez.
Juan loved riding his motorcycle and playing his guitar. He had the gift to pick up things very quickly like snowboarding,...
Ruth Emma Terry
Sep 7, 2025
Our loving mother, Ruth Emma (Bingham) Terry, who was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on January 26, 1929, the sixth child of Ruth Eveline Gould Bingham (Nana) and George G. Bingham, both originally from Germantown, Pennsylvania, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she was visiting with her eldest child. She was...
