Karen Norris
Nov 20, 2022
Karen E. (Gavurnik) Norris, age 77, passed from this life into waiting arms of the Lord and Savior on November 19, 2022.
She is survived by her husband Donald G. Norris of Espanola; daughter Valerie C. Norris of Espanola; brother’s Martin Gavurnik (Barbara) of Santa Fe, Daniel Gavurnik of Espanola and Phillip Gavurnik (Susan) of Escondido, CA; sister-in-law Nelda Romero...
Maria Madril
Nov 20, 2022
Maria D. Madril 88, was born on January 25, 1934 and passed on November 20, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Jacobo and Maria Valdez, husband Jose Adan Madril, grandson Jose Manuel Arenas, granddaughter Araseli Arenas, and brother Jose Valdez.
Maria is survived by her 3 children, Mercy Madril, Darlene Vigil and Desi Almodobar (Jesus), grandchildren,...
Adelia D. Valdez
Nov 19, 2022
Adelia D. Valdez, 101 years old of Alcalde, NM passed away on November 19, 2022. She was born in La Villita to Pedro and Melicia Diaz on April 11. 1921. She was the eldest of the community of Alcalde. She was also the second oldest of five brother’s and sister’s, and the only one living.
She is preceded in death...
Martin George Halvorson III
Nov 18, 2022
Martin George Halvorson ll, 82, of Santa Fe, N.M. passed away at home with his wife Nancy by his side on November 18th, 2022. Martin was born on November 1, 1940, in St. Paul MN to Martin G. and Lillian D. (Pederson) Halvorson. Martin is survived by his wife of 43 years Nancy (Corder) Halvorson, Children Pamela (Halvorson) Manister and...
Roseline Vigil
Nov 18, 2022
Roseline (Chubby) Vigil, 66, a lifelong resident of Chimayo NM passes away on November 18, 2022. She is proceeded in death by her daughter Deanna Vigil, parents Levi and Della Vigil, brother Sonny Vigil, a close nephew Isaac Vigil and her in-laws Mary and Simon Vigil, Rudy Vigil, Cecil Vigil, and Estevan Vigil.
She is survived by her lifelong companion...
Matilde Trujillo
Nov 18, 2022
Matilde Trujillo, 98, a resident of Chimayo, NM, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 18, 2022, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Trujillo; her parents, Apolonio and Celestina Martinez; her brothers (spouses), Abad Martinez (Josefina), Sigfredo Martinez (Genoveva), Vences Martinez (Virginia), Ernesto Martinez (Alicia), Arsenio Martinez (Flora); her...
Juan M. Marquez
Nov 18, 2022
Juan M. Marquez, 65, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Juan was preceded in death by his parents Carlos & Julia Marquez, brother Aldo Marquez, niece’s Alejandra Gonzalez and Brenda Quezada, and nephew Angel Marquez Jr.
He is survived by his son Juanito Marquez, grandchildren Alisha, Kaylyn & Katelyn, Juanito Jr., Destiney and Gabriel Marquez,...
Karen Martinez
Nov 17, 2022
Karen Martinez, 73, was welcomed by her Heavenly Father in Heaven on November 17, 2022. Karen was born on December 9,1948, in Las Tablas to Celestino and Candelaria Sisneros. She moved to La Mesilla later in life where she currently resided.
Karen is preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Martinez, Parents: Celestino & Cadelaria Sisneros, Brothers: Eppie, Faustino...
Jessica Valdez
Nov 14, 2022
Jessica Klarissa Valdez (Shy Girl), 30, a resident of Nambe, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her father Bernardino " Benny" J Valdez, grandparents, Castelita Valdez and Francis Benitez, great-grandparents Jose and Esquipula Valdez and Willie and Eliza Apodaca, Uncle Mario Valdez, Great Aunt and uncles Flaviano and Celia Herrera, Emiterio and...
Audrey Hope Wheeler
Nov 13, 2022
Audrey Hope Holsinger Wheeler was born in Winner, South Dakota on March 1, 1929, to Harry and Dorothy Holsinger. She graduated from the Gordon NE School in 1947. She married Ray Wheeler in 1947. They had four children, Diana, Denise, Judy and Don. She attended Orange Coast College, Newport Beach College, and graduated from Orange County Business College.
She passed...
Nora Vigil
Nov 13, 2022
On November 13, 2022, Nora Vigil of San Pedro, peacefully passed into God’s graces at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Nora joyfully celebrated 100 years of life on September 9, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sam P. Vigil; son Ronnie Vigil; brothers Henry and Max Serrano; sisters Eufelia Chacon, Angelica Ortiz, Amalia DeVargas,...
Theresa A Littleton
Nov 12, 2022
Theresa (Terry) A. Littleton
August 7, 1951 – November 12, 2022
With sorrow in our hearts, we regret to announce that Theresa (Terry) Littleton (71), our mother, grandma, and sister passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022. Her kindness and strength will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard J. Littleton; her mother, Consuelo Littleton and...
Norma Jo Martinez
Nov 12, 2022
Norma Jo Martinez was born in Superior, Arizona on January 27th, 1955. She was a lifelong Catholic, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother (nana), aunt, and friend, a resident of Abiquiu, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Norma Jo devoted her life to her family and career. She was a registered nurse...
Brenda Maestas
Nov 10, 2022
Brenda Maestas, age 45, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her first love, Gerald Torrez Sr.; grandparents Manuel Cata and Bernie Cata, Antonio Maestas and Olivama Maestas and brother in law Jake Cata. Although Brenda’s life would seem short to many, those who were touched by her understood...
Matthew Thomas Vigil
Nov 10, 2022
Matthew Thomas Vigil, 43, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2022.
Matthew was born to Alvin and Angela Vigil on March 30, 1979. He was raised here in the Espanola Valley, graduated from Espanola Valley High School and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of Santa Fe in 2003. Matthew had a...
Loretta Salazar
Nov 10, 2022
Loretta C. Salazar, 62, of Espanola was called to Glory on November 10, 2022.
Loretta was born to Leo and Josie Salazar on May 9, 1960. She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Josie Salazar, In-laws Stephen and Rosie Quintana, siblings Carlos, Florence and Joyce Salazar, nephews Carlos Jr and Isaac Salazar, Bernie JR and Samuel Romero,...
Patsy Montoya
Nov 10, 2022
The Lord called and the angels sang, Patsy Montoya, on Thursday, November 10th, 2022, as she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Patsy was born in Nambe, New Mexico, on September 13, 1929. She was a devout Catholic, praying the Rosary daily, staying with the Blessed Sacrament and most of all sharing her love and devotion to Christ our Lord...
Max Martinez
Nov 10, 2022
Max Martinez, 59, born on April 25, 1963, to Max and Evangeline Martinez entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2022.
Max is preceded in death by his son Max Marcos Martinez; parents, Max and Evangeline Martinez; sister, Pamela Maestas; grandparents, Max and Mercedes Martinez, Donila and Silas Gallegos; uncles, Efren Martinez and Ben Martinez; aunts Loyola Quintana and...
Maria Clara Vigil
Nov 8, 2022
Clara Maria Vigil, 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was born on July 9, 1931, in Rio Lucio to Manuel and Carlotta Medina. While living in Rio Lucio she met Ocelio Vigil where they married on August 7, 1951. They were married for 52 years and had eight children.
Clara stayed home and raised her...
Johnny R. Trujillo
Nov 6, 2022
Johnny Trujillo, 58, of Chimayo passed away on November 6, 2022.
We will miss your great sense of humor, laughs and jokes.
Johnny was preceded in death by his father Johnny Sr. “Amarante” Trujillo, sisters Cynthia & Tracy Trujillo, grandparents Amarante & Isabelle Trujillo, Ruben & Genoveva Garcia, nephew Harold Trujillo Jr..
Johnny is survived by his wife Darlene, sons...
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