Bertha Martinez
Apr 9, 2023
Bertha M Martinez, 51, from Chimayo, NM, passed away on April 9, 2023.
Bertha is preceded in death by her parents Lorenzo and Tessie Martinez of Chimayo, maternal grandparents Ramon and Frances Padilla, paternal grandparents Celsa and Toribio Martinez, brothers Raymond, Carlos, Santiago, Tommy Martinez; nephew Mario Trujillo; and father of her children Halbert Martinez.
She is survived by her...
Joann Avila
Apr 8, 2023
Joann Avila, 51, a resident of Chamita passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her family, Jose Miguel Maestas, mother Mary Frances Salazar, grandmother Lupe Salazar, paternal grandparents Blaus Maestas, sisters Joann Maestas, Jenni Atencio, Loretta Gonzales, brothers Lencho Maestas, Tony Salazar, and Leo Gonzales, uncles Felipe Salazar...
Hailey Walker
Apr 8, 2023
Hailey Walker, 9 months old, passed away on April 8, 2023.
Visitation will be on Monday April 17, 2023 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Velarde, NM. Following at 11:00 will be a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial to follow at the Velarde Cemetery.
A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
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Donald Tomas Archuleta
Apr 8, 2023
Donald Tomás Archuleta, a life-long resident of Espanola Valley passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2023, he was 53. He was preceded in death by his parents Donaldo and Martha Archuleta. Tomás is survived by his children Denese and Donald Archuleta who were the absolute loves of his life; sisters, Victoria A. Jones, and Karyne L. Archuleta, nieces...
Jerry Adair
Apr 7, 2023
Jerry Adair, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, was found deceased in his home on April 7, 2023. He was 47 years old.
It’s not uncommon for young boys to have a favorite ball to play with. Jerry didn’t seem to be able to choose just one; if you could throw it, shoot it, punt it, bat it, or kick...
Lela Martinez
Apr 7, 2023
Lela Martinez was born on December 22, 1925, in Chamisal, New Mexico to Lino and Juanita Lopez. She had six brothers and one sister. Lela told stories of her early childhood, having to feed the cows, chickens, and goats before and after school – and, walking to school in the snow from Chamisal all the way to Penasco (uphill both...
Fabian Ramon Martinez
Apr 6, 2023
Fabian Martinez
September 20, 1962 to April 6, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Fabian Martinez who went peacefully in his home surrounded by family in Chama, NM.
Fabian worked in construction and made sure is family was well taken care of.
He is preceded in death by his parents Johnny...
Irene Lisbella Martinez
Apr 2, 2023
Our beloved wife, mother, and Nana Irene Lisbella Baldonado was born on September 15, 1943 in Canjilon, New Mexico. She left this world to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on April 2, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Teodora Rosalía Madrid and Jose Ramón Baldonado II and brother Jose Ramon Baldonado III. She was...
Ivan Baldonado
Mar 29, 2023
IVAN BALDONADO
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our beloved Ivan Baldonado, age 37, of El Rito/Servilleta, NM. Ivan was called home with our dear Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Ivan was born on June 17, 1985, in Espanola, NM, to Matthew and Priscilla Baldonado. Ivan, also known as “Sly” was very proud of...
Eliza Thompson
Mar 29, 2023
Eliza “Dolly” Thompson age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 29, 2023. Eliza was born on August 6, 1932, at her home in the Santa Cruz de la Canada, New Mexico. Her parents were Abran Bustos Sr. and Rafaela Bustos. She married her first husband Dennis G. Gallegos from El Guique, the father of her children. After Dennis’s...
Virgil "Ramsey" Vigil
Mar 29, 2023
Our beloved son, Virgil “Ramsey” Vigil passed away on March 29th, 2023. Ramsey was an amazing person who was vibrant, energetic, charismatic, resilient, compassionate, and full of life. Ramsey had a contagious laugh, and a beautiful smile that would light up the room. Ramsey had many nicknames: Chama, RAMZ, and Dimples.
Ramsey loved his boys Evan and Luke dearly;...
Susan Mary Maldonado Romero
Mar 28, 2023
Susan Mary Maldonado Romero, 70, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with family by her side. She was known by everyone for her big welcoming heart and looking on the positive side of things. She loved learning and teaching others to enjoy the love of learning. She spent much of her life as a...
Candelaria "Candie" Gomez
Mar 28, 2023
Candelaria “Candie” Gomez, 92, resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on March 28, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Andreita Gomez; brothers Hilario "Larry" Gomez and wife Emily, Clyde Gomez, and Tony Gomez; sisters Susie Lujan and husband Carlos and Margaret Morrison and husband Dick, brother-in-law Dick Bills.
She is survived by her brother...
Celina Rivera
Mar 27, 2023
April 17, 1923 – March 27, 2023
Celina Rivera, a longtime resident of Nambe, NM, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Rivera; sons Toby Rivera and Rudy Rivera; parents, Jose and Beatrice Vigil.
She is survived by her sons Gilbert Rivera and wife Elizabeth, Joe...
Bernie Guinn
Mar 27, 2023
Bernie Guinn 77, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nambe, New Mexico on November 15,1945.
Bernie is preceded in death by her father Seferino Valdez and her mother Elviria Valdez, sister Theresa, brother Anselmo, sister Anna (Ruben) Martinez, brother Isidoro Valdez, and grandson John Ray Gurule.
Bernie is survived by...
William Ray Sarver
Mar 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of William Ray Sarver
January 18,1937 – March 26, 2023
Loving Husband, Father, Best Step-dad in the Whole Wide World, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and a friend to all
Bill went to be with the Lord peacefully and happy as the person he was. He was born in Detroit; proud son to Frank and Elizabeth Ann (Dittmore) Sarver...
Kimberly Michelle Campion
Mar 25, 2023
Kimberly Michelle Campion, 35 of Espanola, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 25, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Frank and Polly Montoya, maternal grandma Olivama Padilla and maternal grandpa Ben Padilla, her paternal grandparents Jack and Loretta Goode.
Kimberly was a loving person who always made others smile and could feel a...
Presilliano Gurule
Mar 24, 2023
Presiliano Gurule, 84, a resident of Espanola and formerly of Vallecitos, NM, lost his courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pres was born on July 12, 1938, and was reunited with his wife Ophilia in the kingdom of heaven on March 24, 2023.
Pres loved his family, friends, pets, gardening, exploring and just getting out and talking to people during his...
Amada Q. Herrera
Mar 24, 2023
AMADA Q. HERRERA, 91, a resident of Riverside, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Eduvigen Quintana; husband Johnny C. Herrera Sr.; father and mother-in-law Rafael and Ramoncita Herrera; daughters Mary and JoAnn Herrera; sons Carlos and Johnny C. Herrera Jr.; son-in-law Eddie Atencio; daughters-in-law Elvira...
Peter Sanchez
Mar 22, 2023
Peter F Sanchez Jr. "little peter" went to be with our Lord, his dad and sister on March 22,2023.
Peter was born to Dolores and Peter Sanchez Sr. on April 1, 1971.
Peter attended Santa Fe High School and graduated in 1989. After high school, Peter attended TVI and achieved a Certificate in welding and got a job with...
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