Eduvijen Martinez
Apr 28, 2023
Eduvijen L. Martinez, 83, a lifelong resident of El Rito, NM, went to her glory peacefully and quietly surrounded by her children on April 28, 2023. Affectionately known as DeeDee, she was the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. She will always be remembered as the strength and cornerstone of our family.
She is predeceased by...
Carl Breuning
Apr 26, 2023
Carl Ulrich Breuning, born August 28, 1940 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Carl Breuning and Harriet Kirsten Abrahamsen, died April 26, 2023 in Estaca, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones at home in the “Dragon House”. Carl immigrated to the United States in 1958 with his family and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Master’s degree...
Lucia "Lucy" Vigil
Apr 25, 2023
Lucia (Lucy) Vigil, 100, of Espanola, NM, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Lucy was a school LPN in the Espanola Public Schools system during which she touched the lives of many students. She was very active at the Sacred Heart Parish and was also active at the Carmelita's Organization of Santa Cruz de la Canada.
Lucy was preceded...
Leonard Rodriguez
Apr 24, 2023
Courtesy Announcement for Leonard Rodriguez
On behalf of the Rodriguez Family, it is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Leonard Rodriguez from Phoenix, AZ. He passed away April 6, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM following a lengthy illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Olympia Rodriguez, brothers Juanito...
Eduardo Ignacio Archuleta
Apr 23, 2023
Eduardo Ignacio Archuleta, 91, A resident of the Pojoaque Valley, born on August 1, 1931, was greeted by the Angels and our Lord on Sunday April 23, 2023.
Eduardo was preceded in death by his son Anthony Edwin, infant daughter Loretta Archuleta, great-great-granddaughter Aria Vigil, brothers Luis (Regina), Adelmo (Isabelle), Alonso, Sisters, Carmen (Antonio Griego), and Anna Marie Martinez.
Survived...

Tito Ortiz
Apr 23, 2023
Tito Ortiz, 71, A resident from Chimayo, NM, passed away on April 23, 2023.
Tito is preceded in death by his parents Luis and Domicilia Ortiz, In Laws Meliton and Serafina Martinez, and brother Reynaldo Ortiz.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn Ortiz, daughters Cinderella Herrera (Rick), Phyllis Ann Ortiz, Roxanne Gasca (Jacob), grandchildren Nathaniel Ortiz and Breanna, Kevin...
Rosina L. Garcia
Apr 22, 2023
Rosina L. Garcia, 100 – A beautiful shining light left this earth and now shines brightly above in heaven lighting a path filled with strength and guidance. On Saturday, April 22nd, angels descended to escort their faithful servant home. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother was greeted in heaven by her loving husband Joe, sons Johnny and Orlando, daughter-in-law...
Annabelle Romero
Apr 22, 2023
Annabelle J. Romero, 57, a resident of Cordova, NM, a long-time beautician, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her son Adam Romero and her father Charles O. Romero.
Annabelle is survived by her mother Ermelinda Romero, her children Jeremy Tyler Lopez and Isaiah Lopez; father...
Charles Romero
Apr 19, 2023
Charles O. Romero, 89, a resident of Cordova, NM, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his son Adam Romero, his parents Alfredo Sr. and Beneranda Romero, his father-in-law Eduardo Salazar, mother-in-law Adelina Salazar, his brothers Fidel Romero, Acorcinio Romero, and Alfredo Romero Jr.
Charles is survived by his...
Eloisa Esther Salazar Abeyta
Apr 18, 2023
Eloisa Esther Salazar Abeyta, 91, a resident of Los Ojos, NM, past away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. Eloisa was born in Los Brazos, NM on September 16, 1931, to Roman and Simodocea Salazar. Eloisa was married to Jose (Joe) P. Abeyta Sr. in 1963. Eloisa and Jose had three children, which were her pride and...
Gary Chavez
Apr 17, 2023
Gary Daniel Chavez, beloved father, son, brother, and uncle, of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away April 17th, 2023, at the age of 56. Gary was momentous, generous, patient, and of the absolute good that makes up this life. He was a talented drummer and DJ in both Northern and Southern New Mexico for most of his life.
Gary was born...
Louis Salazar
Apr 16, 2023
Louis Cruz Salazar
7/26/1944-4/16/2023
Our beloved father Louis Salazar of El Llano went home to be with our Lord on April 16, 2023, with his family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his parents Pablo and Florencia Salazar, sisters Carolina Salazar and Erlinda Herrera (Leroy), daughters Nicole and Lisa Salazar, brothers David and Andrew Salazar, Grandpa...
Andrew H. Romero
Apr 16, 2023
With a heavy heart we are sad to announce the passing of Andrew H. Romero, 58, of La Mesilla, NM. He passed away on April 16, 2023 peacefully in his sleep.Andrew was born on 12/08/1964 to Antonio Romero and Prescilla Romero in Española, NM. Andrew graduated from Menaul High School in 1982. Following high school Andrew went on to obtain...
Fabiola Cournoyer
Apr 16, 2023
Fabiola M. Cournoyer, 90, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Fabiola, lovingly known as Fabby, was born in Ojo de la Vaca, NM on February 24, 1933 to Rufina and Miguel Martinez. She was one of nine children, and she liked to say that she helped raise her siblings. She grew up in Santa Cruz,...
Simon Martinez
Apr 15, 2023
Simon Martinez, 74, passed on April 15, 2023, peacefully surrounded by close family. Simon was born in Sabinoso, NM.
Simon was preceded in death by his parents Navor and Ramoncita Martinez, sisters Susan and Frances, brothers Navor, Bingo, Cruz, George, Jose and Alfonso, step-sons Joseph and Alex.
Simon is survived by his beautiful wife Elaine Martinez; daughters Corine Martinez and...
Jeremy Joe Trujillo
Apr 15, 2023
Jeremy Trujillo passed away suddenly Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 35. Jeremy was a kind and loving person who always greeted you with his famous bear hugs, wrapped you in his long arms, and made you feel loved every time he saw you. He had an infectious smile that would light up any room he walked into.
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Miguel Lujan
Apr 13, 2023
Miguel Anthony Lujan, 35 years old, passed away April 13, 2023. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Selustranio and Amanda Gonzales, Orlando and Erlinda Herrera, and his mother Doris J.R. Herrera.
He is survived by his father Miguel Lujan Sr., his sisters Amanda Sanchez and Erlinda...
Margie Linda Vasquez
Apr 12, 2023
Margie Linda Vasquez, a beloved mother, daughter, life partner, and friend, passed away on April 12, 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was a resident of Hernandez, New Mexico, where she touched the hearts of many with her kind and generous spirit.
Margie is survived by her life partner of 22 years, Denise Martinez, who shared a deep bond...
Horace Bustos
Apr 10, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Horace J. Bustos Jr., 59, a resident of La Mesilla, New Mexico. Horace was called home with our dear Lord on Monday April 10, 2023. Horace was born April 10, 1964, to Amelia and Horace Bustos Sr.
He was known to family and friends as Junior and...
Eduardo Anthony Encinias
Apr 10, 2023
Eduardo Anthony Encinias, "Sonny", age 80 passed away on April 10, 2023. Eddie is preceded by his mother, Stella Martinez; brother, Martin Martinez; sister in law, Anna and close friends, Louie Salazar and Mark Poitras. During his career, Eddie worked as a Forest Firefighter. He was a kind and generous man. He was well known as a man who would...
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