Thomas Lopez
May 18, 2023
Thomas Anthony Lopez, 75, of White Rock, New Mexico sadly passed away early on the morning of May 18, 2023. after a lengthy fight with cancer. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife, Marie Lopez, son Martin Lopez, and daughter Carla Cantu.
Tom served his country through his work as an Electronics Technician at Los National...
Eli William Sanchez
May 18, 2023
Eli William Sanchez, 44, of Espanola, NM, passed away on May 18, 2023.
Elis is preceded in death by his parents Lydia and Willie Sanchez; paternal mother Elaine Sanchez; nephews Paul and Jerry Torrez, Justin Sanchez; nieces Victoria Vialpando and Amanda Sanchez.
Eli is survived by his son Jacob Roybal of San Juan, NM; sisters Priscella Barclay of Albuquerque, NM,...
Grace Garcia
May 16, 2023
Grace J. Garcia, 82, of Chimayo NM, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2023. Grace was born on June 1, 1940, in El Rito, NM to the late Leopoldo and Librada Jaramillo.
She is preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Garcia Sr; children Gilbert Jr. “Gibbo”, Calvin “Polo”, Horacio, Dennis, Ernesto “Ernie” Garcia, and Gina Jaramillo. Brother...
Rachel Sanchez
May 13, 2023
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, we announce the passing of our kind, brave, loving, caring and generous mother, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie, and friend, Rachel Sanchez. Rachel lived a full and complete life. Upon passing at the age of 101 she had experienced the love of God and family. The youngest child of Nemecio and Maclovia Lucero, she...
Dannette Gonzales-Francis
May 13, 2023
Dannette Gonzales-Francis, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by family. Dannette was born in Espanola, NM on November 8, 1959 to amazing parents, Leroy and Dorothy Gonzales of Rodarte, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by by her father Leroy Gonzales Sr.; brothers, Leroy Gonzales Jr, Daniel Gonzales, and...
Enriques "Jerry" Alarid
May 13, 2023
Our beloved, Jerry Alarid, 83, from Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He took his last breath as the family finished praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacobo and Josephine Alarid; parents-inlaw Antonio and Maria Medina; siblings Kathleen Alarid, Dennis J. Alarid, Connie A. Valdez,...
David Dennis Velasquez
May 13, 2023
David Dennis Velasquez, 56, of Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1966, to Bernie Velasquez and Elsie Amaya.
He was preceded in death by his father Bernie F. Velasquez, biological mother Elsie Anaya, brothers Robert and Ventura Velasquez, step-brother Michael Amaya, brother-in-law, Mike Herrera and father-in-law, Apolinario Trujillo.
David loved...
Eloy Salazar
May 12, 2023
Eloy Salazar was born April 13, 1933 in La Villita, NM to Jose Elefio Salazar and Maria Antonia Martinez. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 12, 2023. God blessed him with 90 good and fruitful years. In 1955 he married Annie Esther Griego from Santa Cruz, NM. Together they raised three sons...
Pauline Cardenas
May 12, 2023
Pauline Cardenas, 83, resident of Velarde, NM passed away on May 12, 2023.
A Public Viewing will be on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at El Valle Community Cemetery in El Valle, NM.
The family has entrusted the care of their loved...
Aurora Gonzales
May 11, 2023
Aurora Tafoya Gonzales, 94, a long-time resident of San Pedro, passed away on May 11, 2023, of natural causes. She was born in Espanola, NM on June 8, 1928, the daughter of Celso Tafoya and Eloisa Rodriguez of Las Truchas, NM. She was preceded by her husband, Severo Gonzales, her son, Donald Gonzales, her brothers Celso, David and Ruben Tafoya,...
David Gilbert Martinez
May 10, 2023
David G Martinez, 67, of Chimayo NM, passed away from a brief illness on May 10, 2023.
David is preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Louise Martinez; in-laws Manuel and Carmelita Martinez. Brothers Robert and Edward Martinez, brothers in law Amado Martinez and Arsenio Romero, sisters in law Veronica Trujillo and Lucille Ortiz, nephews Steven Martinez and James...
Randolph "Randy" Garcia
May 9, 2023
Randolph (Randy) Garcia, 61, of Espanola, NM, passed away from a brief illness on May 9, 2023.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents Adan and Betty Garcia; brother Melvin Garcia; sister-in-law Dorothy Garcia; sister Augusta Dyson and mother-in-law Daisy Begay.
Randy worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He loved the outdoors, family and friends. He was a hard...
Larry N. Romero Jr
May 6, 2023
Larry N Romero Jr., 22, of Fairview NM, was called home to Heaven on May 6, 2023.
Larry enjoyed working where he was an employee at Walmart. Larry loved going hunting with one of his close friends Damian and liked hanging out and spending time with his other friends. Larry enjoyed playing basketball, the outdoors, and especially spending time with...
Maria Marcella Trujillo Ortiz
May 5, 2023
Maria Marcella Trujillo-Ortiz, of Nambe, was born July 5, 1955. She passed away on May 05, 2023, from her almost 5-year battle with pancreatic/liver cancer.
She is preceded in death by her parents Claudio and Macaria Trujillo. Brother Bobby Donaciano. Sisters Rosina Louella and Adele Roybal and niece Jovanna Baca.
She leaves behind former partner Amadeo Ortiz. Sons...
Ross M. Padilla
May 5, 2023
Ross M. Padilla, born January 1, 1946, in Santa Cruz NM, to Joe and Louisa Padilla.
Ross is preceded in death by his son Lonny Eric Padilla and granddaughter Heather Victoria Martinez. He is also preceded in death by his parent’s Joe and Louisa Padilla. His father and mother-in-law’s, Philiberto and Anita Trejo and brother-in-law, Delio Archuleta. Four brothers, Leonard,...
Andrew Salazar
May 4, 2023
Andrew Salazar, (61) of Española, New Mexico passed away on May 4, 2023, from a brief illness.
Drew was born on March 8,1962, to Max and Aurora Salazar.
Andrew worked most of his life in the food industry at restaurants like Angelina’s and Big Dawgs. His most recent job was at Food King where he loved working, not only because...
Jose "Fidel" Trujillo
May 4, 2023
Jose “Fidel” Trujillo
1940 - 2023
Fidel, 82 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 4, 2023.
Fidel was a much-loved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, friend and the beauty of his existence will remain deep within the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Fidel was born in Chamita, NM on December 28, 1940...
Angela Renee Suazo
Apr 30, 2023
Angela Suazo, 56, born on January 6, 1967, grew up in Abiquiu, NM, where she later met her Husband and went on to raise a beautiful a family in Corrales, NM. She was loved by many and has peacefully passed away on April 30, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Angela was preceded in death by her brother Larry Maestas; grandparents...
Emanuel Santos Martinez
Apr 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emanuel Santos Martinez on April 29, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1981 and lived most of his life in Espanola, NM.
Emanuel was survived by his parents Jose and Tessie Martinez, siblings Francine (Daniel) from Chili, Joey (Tammy) from Hernandez, Manuel, Tracy (Andres) from Rio Rancho, Joel...
James Hutchison
Apr 29, 2023
James L. Hutchison, 68, of Canjilon, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends.
James, better known as Jim, Mr. Jim, Jimbo, and Jimmy was born December 11, 1954, to Frederick L. and Shirley P. Hutchison in Leesburg, Virginia. He was the middle child with an older sister and younger brother.
Jim...
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