Victoria Elena Apodaca
Nov 6, 2022
Victoria Elena Mercedes Apodaca, 43, a resident of El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM entered eternal rest unexpectedly on November 6th, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM. She was born January 18, 1979 to Mel and Lita Apodaca.
Victoria was successful in many things in her life, she was very proud of all of her accomplishments. She...
Delfinio Valdez
Nov 5, 2022
Delfinio J Valdez passed away peacefully at age 83 on November 5, 2022. Born in Coyote, NM on January 22, 1939, Del is preceded in death by wife Consuelo, parents Merejildo and Emilia, siblings Avenilde Lopez (Jose), Pedro, Vidal (Polly), Josephine Martinez (Raymond), Sergen Martinez (Eustavio-Gus). He is survived by sons Thomas (Gena), Miguel, and Andres (Anamaria Medina); grandchildren...
Reuben Trujillo
Nov 4, 2022
Reuben Benjamin Trujillo, 19 years old, was tragically taken from us on Friday November 4, 2022. He is survived by his parents Robert and Tara, his brothers Rudy, Roberto, Robbie, and Roman, his sister-in-law Amy, and his fiancée Alyssa. He is preceded in death by his grandpa’s Rudy and Alex and his uncles Stanley and Richard. Starting at the young...
Leroy R Garcia
Nov 4, 2022
Leroy R Garcia, 69, of Hernandez passed away on Friday, November 04, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was the oldest son born on August 21, 1953, to the late Tony and Antonia “Antonina” Garcia.Leroy is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of almost 50 years, Linda Garcia. His son Steve Garcia; daughter-in-law Lenora Archuleta; parents Tony and Antonia “Antonina” Garcia; maternal grandparents Macedonio and Soledad Velasquez; paternal grandparents Victor and Veneranda Garcia; brother Fernando Garcia; sister and brother in-law Rosita and Fidel Martinez;...
Paul Sandoval
Nov 2, 2022
Paul Sandoval
July 30, 1972 – November 2, 2022
Paul Sandoval, beloved son, brother, uncle and grandpa, 50, of Hernandez, NM passed away on November 2, 2022.
Paul is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jose Benito and Vickie Madrid, his paternal grandparents Remigio and Juanita Sandoval, his father Willie Sandoval, sister Erline Perez, brother Rudy Sandoval, nephew Anthony...
Joseph Garcia
Nov 2, 2022
Joseph P. Garcia, 77, was born August 18th, 1945, in Santa Cruz, NM to the late Josephine Garcia-Valdez. Joseph was a lifelong resident of the beautiful Espanola Valley. He passed away peacefully at his home, November 2nd, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and amazing Hospice Nurse, Trish. Joseph worked at LANL and retired after a long 22 years to...
Melissa Griego
Nov 2, 2022
Melissa Adrianna Griego “Missy”
Agoyo Tsay’yi (Yellow Star)
6/24/1978 - 11/02/2022
Beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister Melissa Adrianna Griego, Tewa name Agoyo Tsay’yi (Yellow Star), and life-long resident and tribal citizen of the Pueblo of Nambe passed away surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief illness on November 2, 2022. “Missy” was born June 24, 1978, and brought...
Nancy Jaramillo
Nov 2, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved sister and aunt Nancy Jaramillo lost her battle with cancer November 2, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Rose Jaramillo, grand parents Ramon and Pablita Jaramillo and Filamena Medina. Nancy was...
Dwight Pippin
Nov 1, 2022
Dwight F. Pippin fondly called “Panchito” by his older brothers; was the fourth son born to James “Grover” Pippin and Jeronima Antonia “Toni” Lopez-Pippin in Espanola, NM in March 1944. Dwight was known throughout the Espanola Valley as an honest local businessman who would go out of his way to help anyone in need and always took pride with...
Jose E Romero
Oct 30, 2022
José Erminio Romero passed away at home in Sombrillo on October 30, 2022 at the age of 98. José Erminio (Joe Elmer) was born in Cuyamungue, NM on October 18, 1924 to Ascensíon Romero and Teofila Romero. In 1946, he married Matilde Vigil from Sombrillo and raised 6 boys, built a home and forged a loving family over the course...
Samuel Duran
Oct 30, 2022
Samuel “Sam” Duran, 86, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 30th, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Sam is proceeded in death by his loving wife Dolores A. Duran, his parents Abraham “Sam” and Vicenta Duran. Siblings Manuel Duran, Diana Serrano, Gloria Abeyta, and Amelia Chacon.
He is survived by his daughters, Sandra...
Brenda L. Garcia
Oct 28, 2022
Brenda L. Garcia, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2022. Resident of Chimayo, NM. Brenda was blessed with her wings and flew home to our Heavenly Father. She is proceeded in death by her Son Brock Montoya, her significant other Anselmo Garcia and her Father Gilbert Montoya along with many other family members. Brenda lives on through her...
Aspen Newman
Oct 27, 2022
A golden heart has stopped beating, two shining eyes are at rest….
Aspen Newman, beloved daughter, sister, niece, and mother, 28, of Espanola, NM passed away on October 27, 2022. We will miss your beautiful smile and loving heart. May God hold you in His loving arms.
Aspen is preceded in death by Grandparents Federico and Celia Lovato, Billie DeLamater,...
Maclovio Maestas
Oct 27, 2022
Maclovio “Max” Maestas 90, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, following a lengthy illness.
Maclovio was preceded in death by his parents Pedro and Maria Ruben Maestas. Siblings; Leo Maestas, Jose Maestas, Josie Sisneros and, Liz Harrison. Children; Lenny and Danny Maestas, 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and his In-Laws Miguel and Eloisa Valdez.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda V Maestas. Children; Pam (Silviano) Tucker of Dixon, Alex (Cathy) Maestas of Rio Chama, Margaret (Ray) Gallegos of...
Anselmo R. Varela
Oct 26, 2022
Anselmo R. Varela, 66, from Las Vegas, New Mexico, went with the Lord on October 26th, 2022.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Patricio Varela and Celia Varela, and siblings Rudy Barela, Raymond Varela, and Patsy Lucero.
Anselmo aka Chemo was born on January 24th, 1956. He was a loving and generous husband, father, grandpa/great grandpa, uncle, brother, son and...
David C. Maestas
Oct 25, 2022
Our father, David C. Maestas Sr. left this world on October 25, 2022 at the age of 79. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. David was a life long resident of Santa Cruz, NM.
David is survived by his children David Maestas Jr., Sean Maestas, Alisha Maestas and Ricky Romero. Grand children...
Theodore "Ted" Trujillo
Oct 25, 2022
Our beloved Ted, 77, passed away peacefully in his home in Chimayó on October 25, 2022. After suffering through a long, difficult fight with dementia, in the end Ted achieved una muerte dichosa, which he prayed for as a penitente for almost 50 years.
Ted was born on Christmas Eve, 1944 in Los Angeles to Cipriano DeAguero Trujillo of Chimayó...
Yolanda Archuleta
Oct 24, 2022
Yolanda A. Archuleta
May 14, 1953 – October 24, 2022
With sorrow in our hearts, we regret to announce that Yolanda Archuleta (69), our mother, sister, grandma, niece, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2022. Her kindness and strength will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her loving and caring husband, J.V....
Jose Manuel Martinez
Oct 21, 2022
Jose Manuel Martinez - 96 years young - our cherished and adored Second Father, Grandfather, M&M, Tio, Chelo, and Our Friend! Jose Manuel was promoted to Heaven on October 21, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and angels in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born on March 27, 1926 in Parkview, New Mexico. He was incredibly blessed to live a beautiful...
Gerald Lopez
Oct 21, 2022
Gerald “Chumpe” Lopez Jr, 50, went to be with Our Dear Lord on October 21, 2022. Gerald was born on April 8, 1972 in Espanola.
He is survived by his beautiful daughters Alexis (Analisa), and Dymond (Ellie), his father Gerold, his siblings Pauline (Alex), Timmy (Tina), and Mark (Crystal), his favorite grandchildren Anastasia, Jeremiah, Isabella, and Max, his godchildren...
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