Alfonso Alquin Cordova
Jan 27, 2024
Alfonso Alquin Cordova, 84, of Gallina, New Mexico passed away January 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Alfonso was born on June 5, 1939. He was a man of great faith, wisdom, and knowledge. He had a great sense of humor; always making his family and friends laugh. Alfonso was the cornerstone of his family. We all sought advice, encouragement...
Petrita Salazar
Jan 27, 2024
Petrita Juanita Salazar (née Sandoval), age 72, and a resident of Truchas, NM, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness.
Petrita was the first born to Lorenzo and Orlinda Sandoval (née Barela) on August 23, 1951, in Embudo, New Mexico. She later went on to receive her GED and proudly got her...
Lucia Martinez
Jan 26, 2024
Lucia Martinez, 95, a resident of Dixon, NM passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 peacefully at home. Lucia was born on May 19, 1928 in Dixon, NM to Margarito and Eliza Maes.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan C. Martinez; Parents Margarito and Eliza Maes; brothers Olivas, Elique and Margarito (Nuno) Maes Jr; sisters, Nancy Maes, Almeida...
David Russell Church
Jan 26, 2024
David Russell Church
May 17, 1950 – January 26, 2024
“I loved practicing medicine.” For Dr. Church, being a “simple country doctor” was a true calling. He was devastated when he had to stop serving the Los Alamos community, and he missed his patients immensely.
A bright, talented student, David was born in Los Alamos in 1950 and raised in a rich stew...
Richard F. Valdez
Jan 24, 2024
Richard F. Valdez (Coon), 76, of Alcalde, New Mexico passed away, January 24, 2024 peaceful at home. By his side was his loving wife and kids.
He was married to the love of his life Ruby Valdez for over 58 years, but together since they were 11. He was retired from the Santa Fe County where he was a heavy equipment...
Pauline Martinez
Jan 23, 2024
Pauline Martinez, of Espanola, age 77, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ January 23, 2024.
Pauline is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Anthony Martinez, in December 2022; son Darren Lopez; parents Eduardo and Lola Maestas; brothers Silvie and Oliver Maestas; and sisters Amy (Mike) Manning and Lorraine (Bill) Elliott. Pauline is survived by...
Michael A. Roybal
Jan 23, 2024
Michael A. Roybal, 73, a resident of Cuyamungue born and raised in Nambe New Mexico peacefully passed away on January 23, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents Reynaldo and Leonardita (Nora Roybal); Brothers Horacio, Eddie, Dan, David, Phil, Peter, and Gerard Roybal, sisters, Diane Ortiz, and Mary Lou Lujan; In Laws Jose Ventura, and Ida Ventura; Brothers in...
John John Gabriel Martinez
Jan 22, 2024
John John Gabriel Martinez a resident of Chimayo, New Mexico was born on February 2, 1975 and passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2024. John is proceeded in death by his parents Ray and Viola Martinez. Maternal grandparents Santiago Lopez and Aurora Salazar. Paternal grandparents Stella Gonzales and Santiago Martinez. Godfather Armando Salazar.
John is survived by his loyal and faithful...
Richard Lucero
Jan 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a pillar of our community, Richard Lucero, a lifelong resident of Española, who passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Richard's legacy is woven into the fabric of Española, as he devoted an incredible 22 years of his life to serving as the esteemed Mayor of our beloved city.
Born on...
Edalia Crespin
Jan 19, 2024
Edalia “Confe” Crespin – 85, was born November 8, 1938, in Nambe, New Mexico. She went home to be with our Lord on January 19, 2024. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her children after a lengthy courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
She is preceded in death by her husband Julio Crespin, her parents Antonia “Toni” and Cornelio Herrera Sr.;...
Frances Martinez
Jan 18, 2024
Frances Martinez was born on December 8, 1938. She passed away on January 18, 2024.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents Ruben Garcia and Marcella Gonzales, her brother Arthur Garcia, her beloved son Elmer Martinez, and grandson Paul Martinez.
She is survived by her children Ethel Martinez, Gloria Castillo, Elise Woodall (spouse Robert), MaryAnn Valdez (spouse Danny Louie Valdez, Vicky...
Maria Elena Rodela (Nena)
Jan 15, 2024
Maria Elena Rodela (Nena) 46, a resident of Ensenada, NM was born on August 9, 1977, to Steve and Loyda Rodela. Nena passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024.
Maria Elena is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Paulino and Margaret Archuleta, paternal grandmother Eduvigen Rodela, uncles Leroy, Felix, and Juan Archuleta, Mike Kelly, Bob Overmier, Bob VanRaden, aunts Lorraine...
Librado Margarito (Magge) DeAguero
Jan 14, 2024
Librado Margarito (Magge) DeAguero, of Cuarteles, NM, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the age of 89. He was tired and wanted to join his parents and family in heaven.
He left home at a young age. He worked for several companies doing construction and other duties in California, Colorado, Albuquerque, Santa...
Sandra E. Garcia
Jan 13, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother/grandmother, Sandra E Garcia, who passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 68.
Born on April 19th, 1955, she grew up in Nambe NM, and later moved to Santa Fe, then Chimayo NM. She was a loving, and devoted mother to her children Pablo, Manuel...
Juanita Rendon
Jan 13, 2024
Juanita Rendon, a resident of Dixon, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024.
Juanita is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Epimeno Rendon, parents Ospicio and Isabel Mascareñas, brothers Stephen and Daniel Mascareñas, son Richard Rendon, and grandson Matthew Rendon.
Juanita was a loving mother and grandmother. She raised her children with...
Joel Montoya
Jan 12, 2024
Joel Montoya, age 43, a resident of Los Luceros, NM, passed away on January 12, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather Randy Maestas whom he considered as his biological father; maternal grandparents Pastor Elias Valdez and Angelina Montoya; paternal grandparents Ruben and Rose Montoya; step grandmother Carol Maestas; uncles Patrick Martinez Jr, David Martinez, Gilbert Valdez, Philip Montoya,...
Gabriel Baca
Jan 12, 2024
Gabriel Baca, 83 of Española passed away January 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Albuquerque, NM in 1940 to Jose and Maria Baca. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rosina Baca, granddaughter Mallory Baca, brothers Pat and Trini Baca, sisters Emma Knowles and Rupe Chavez, in-laws Anastacio and Roberta Sisneros, brother in law Anastacio Sisneros Jr....
Frank A. Vigil
Jan 12, 2024
Frank A. Vigil Jr., (Kiko) was a resident of El Rito, NM, born on October 12,1934, and passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 22, 2023. He was 89 years old and passed due to natural causes.
Frank is preceded in death by his father Frank A. Vigil Sr., his mother Rosalia R. Vigil, sister Tive...
Arquin Pacheco
Jan 11, 2024
Arquin Pacheco, a resident of Truchas, New Mexico, passed away on January 11, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mabel Pacheco, Parents Cipricio Pacheco and Andelicia Trujillo, brothers Clarence Pacheco, Melaquis Pacheco, and Charlie Pacheco, sisters Tiofila Pacheco, Prudencia Montoya, Eliza Rodriguez, Evila Martinez, and Nada Romero and Priscilla Romero, sons Elmer, Harvey, Marvin, and Ricky Pacheco, daughters...
Ricky "Rick" Archuleta
Jan 10, 2024
Ricky Archuleta
Ricky was called home to be with the Lord, on January 10, 2024, in the 38th year of his life.
He suffered a brief but fatal case of pneumonia.
Rick was born June 9, 1985, he was born in Northern New Mexico to Stephanie Gonzales and Anthony Archuleta, and raised in Santa Fe, NM. He was the oldest sibling to Brother Jerome...
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