Neil James DeHerrera
Dec 5, 2022
Neil James DeHerrera, 48, a resident of Espanola NM, joined our Lord and Savior, on Monday, December 5, 2022. He is preceded in death by his maternal Grandfather Fredrick DeHerrera, paternal grandparents Honorio and Juanita Rael, Uncle Fredrick David DeHerrera, Cousins Dennis Rael, Leona Quintana, Johnny Lawson, and friends Chris Valdez and Dina Barron-Ortiz.
Neil was born to Diana DeHerrera...
Deacon Danny Valdez
Dec 4, 2022
Reverend Mr. Jose Daniel Valdez, 68, entered this life on February 7th, 1954 and was called to his eternal home on Sunday December 4th, 2022. Deacon Danny was born to Dolores P. Barry in Torrance, CA and was raised in Nambe, NM by his maternal grandparents Jose R. and Juanita Valdez. He was a 1972 graduate of Pojoaque High School....
Ercilia Amaya
Dec 3, 2022
Ercilia Amaya, 73, left this world to be with our dear Lord on December 3, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents Eliseo and Beroniz Ortega, sisters Alice and Joe Cordova, Pauline and Liborino Lopez, brothers Joe Ortega Raymond Ortega, great grandson Martin Palacio, In-Laws Gregorio...
Denise Valdez
Dec 3, 2022
Denise Valdez, 69, a resident of Cebolla, NM, was called home on December 3, 2022. Denise was preceded in death by her father, Aquilino Valdez, her mother, Matilde Valdez (Martinez), brother, Martin Valdez, brother, Monty Trujillo and Grandson, Richard Aragon.
Denise was a business woman for many years. During her career she helped countless people enjoy their lives despite...
Max Vigil Jr.
Dec 3, 2022
Max J. Vigil Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at his home in San Pedro, NM on Saturday, December 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Frances Vigil, parents Maximilliano and Georgia Vigil Sr., and grandson Eric Montoya.
He is survived by his children Michael Vigil, Raymond Vigil (Theresa), Maxine Gambler (Wallace),...
Bianca Lee Saunders
Dec 2, 2022
Bianca Lee Saunders, born June 10, 1992 in Los Alamos, New Mexico, was unexpectedly called home to the Lord December 2, 2022. Bianca, lifelong resident of Pojoaque, New Mexico graduated from Pojoaque High School in 2010. Bianca was the first female football player on the Pojoaque football team and was Homecoming King her senior year.
Bianca had two passions: first-...
Alma Valdez
Dec 2, 2022
“But as God call us one by one the chain will link again”
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Alma A. Valdez, 54, a resident of Alcalde. On Friday, December 2, 2022, Alma was called home and into the arms of our heavenly father.
Alma truly lived life to the...
Edward (Eddie) Padilla
Dec 2, 2022
Edward (Eddie) Michael Padilla age 68 of Hernandez, NM passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, at his home in Shadow Mountain. Eddie was born on August 9, 1954, in El Guache, NM to Jose and Luisa Padilla.
Eddie is survived by his 2 children-Michael Padilla of Espanola and Georgette Garcia (Roland) of Shadow Mountain. His grandchildren Heather...
Lorraine Martinez
Dec 1, 2022
Lorraine Martinez, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Lorraine was born in El Guique, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by Husband Edwardo Martinez, Her parents, Henry and Mary Louisa Martinez, brothers: Joe, Fermin, Gerald, Sisters: Eva Cata, Gloria Martinez.
She is survived by her three children: Louisa Garcia, Joe Pres Martinez, wife (Geraldine) of...
Anessa Rivera
Nov 30, 2022
Anessa Rivera was born on November 30, 2022. Anessa was a treasured daughter of Arturo Rivera, and Amanda Aragon. Others mourning her loss include, (brother) Angel, (sister) Analicia, and (twin sister) Anissa Rivera.
A rosary will be recited on December 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel.
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Juan Jimmy Bustos
Nov 28, 2022
Juan “Jimmy” Bustos Sr.
March 21, 1954 – November 28, 2022
Jim passed away peacefully after a long illness at the age of 68 on Monday, November 28, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was surrounded by his devoted family: his wife Lucille, his children Jimmy, Mark, Dana, and Christopher, his daughter-in-law Rachel, and his only granddaughter, Isabella Rose.
Born...
Dean O Barnhart
Nov 28, 2022
Dean O. Barnhart born October 22,1947, age 75, a resident of Espanola passed away on November 28,2022.
Dean is preceded in death by his parents Owen and Dora Barnhart, sister Marlene Hickel, twin brother Dale Barnhart, mother- in-law Ramona Vigil, Father-in-law Felimon Vigil and stepson Christopher Tapia.
Dean worked retail sales retiring from Sears but later working for Lowe’s...
Mario Minekesu Thomas Jr.
Nov 28, 2022
Mario Minekesu "Strong One" Thomas Jr. was born on April 18, 1998 and died on November 28, 2022.
He was an enrolled member, born and raised in Santa Clara Pueblo and was from the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island. He is survived by his father Mario Thomas Sr. , his mother Camille Moquino, stepfather Darwin Yazzie Sr., his companion Brianna...
Geraldine Trujillo
Nov 27, 2022
Geraldine P. Trujillo (Geri), 85, resident of Rio Chiquito, NM passed from this life into the waiting arms of the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born in Tererro, NM, the oldest of three siblings. Geri was preceded in death by her daughter, Andrea Trujillo, parents, Prescilla Lopez and Pacifico Trujillo, brother Ralph Trujillo and nephew, Daniel Baldonado.
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Bertha Montoya
Nov 26, 2022
Bertha Montoya, 93, a resident of Cuyamungue, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Bertha was born on November 18, 1929, in Torreon, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Montoya, parents; Abdon Castillo and Adelaida Castillo; brothers, Placido and Cipriano. She is survived by her children Henry Montoya (Maxine), Moises Montoya, daughter Cathy...
Guadalupe Garcia
Nov 24, 2022
Guadalupe B. Garcia, 77, of Rio Chama died at home on Nov. 24, 2022.
He was born on June 30, 1945 in the family home in Rio Chama, to Amarante and Presciliana Garcia and was the oldest of five children.
Guadalupe met Laura Torres in high school and they married on Nov. 27, 1965. He served in the United States...
Alfred Frutoso Trujillo
Nov 23, 2022
Alfred Frutoso Trujillo was born January 25, 1975 to Charlene Montoya of Dixon, NM and Frutoso L Trujillo. (Fruts). Alfred loved spending time with all his grandkids. Alfred loved to work on cars with his son Joey, as well as going woodcutting with his younger son Dante. At the time of his death, he was doing what he loved, working...
Herman G. Sisneros
Nov 23, 2022
Herman Sisneros, 66, of La Mesilla was carried home in the arms of the Angels on November 23, 2022. Herman was born on March 21,1956, in Las Tablas to Celestino and Candelaria Sisneros.
Herman is preceded in death by his parents: Celestino & Cadelaria Sisneros, Brothers: Eppie and Faustino Sisneros, Sisters; Bertha Gasca, Karen Martinez, niece Celeste Sisneros, Yvonne Gasca,...
Eudalia "Lala" Martinez
Nov 22, 2022
Eudalia “Lala” Molly Martinez, 67, of Espanola passed away unexpectedly November 22, 2022. Lala is preceded in death by her parents Porfidio and Melecia Gonzales of Gallina, NM, husband Dennis “Gerns,” son Gilbert Martinez of El Guique, daughter Kimberly Garcia surviving husband Robert Garcia of La Mesilla, brother Bonefacio Gonzales of Canones, NM and sister-in-law Berna Gonzales of Gallina, NM.
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Benjie Martinez
Nov 21, 2022
Benjie Martinez, a resident of Santa Cruz, originally of Chimayo passed away on November 21, 2022.
Benjie is preceded in death by his father Ben Martinez; maternal grandparents Carmen and Cora Romero; paternal grandmother Lucy Garcia Martinez; maternal great grandparents Deserio and Juanita Romero; brothers Jimmy Romero and Jeffrey Martinez; nephews Jimmito Romero, mother-in- law Mabel Pacheco; brother in...
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