Urban Quintana
Jan 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Urban Quintana, 37, of Alcalde, NM, He passed away on January 24, 2025.
Urban was born on February 2, 1987, to Debbie Sherwood and Urban Quintana in Espanola, NM.
Urban loved to draw and do tattoos for others. He loved working on his vehicles and always being there to help his...
Louis Guillermo Pacheco
Jan 24, 2025
Louis Guillermo Pacheco entered eternal life on January 24, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1936, to Arturo and Amalia (Archuleta) Pacheco in Guadalupita, New Mexico, in the beautiful Mora Valley. He came from families that have spent generations living in the mountains of northern New Mexico. His family were farmers, ranchers, and loggers. Louis began logging with his...
Edward O. Quintana
Jan 24, 2025
Edward O. Quintana, age 73, a resident of Cuarteles, passed away on Friday January 24, 2025.
Edward was preceded in death by his only son, Edward T. Quintana Jr.; parents, Jose Ignacio and Maria Agapita Quintana; brother, Donald B. Quintana; sister, Maxine L. Quintana; maternal grandparents, Cresencio and Refugito Lopez; paternal grandparents, Casimiro and Maximana Quintana; and brother-in-law, Clyde Gonzales.
Edward lived...
Eileen Romero
Jan 23, 2025
Eileen Rose Romero, 12/28/58 to 01/23/25, was born to Alfredo and Lena Gallegos.
Eileen supported her family by doing what she had a great passion for. She worked as a gardener and housekeeper for numerous families in the Los Alamos and the Santa Fe area. She had a great passion for serving and leading people to the Lord. She enjoyed adventures...
Maria Concepcion (Martinez) Phillips
Jan 22, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Maria Concepcion Phillips, born, October 4, 1947 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2025, where she was met by her maternal grandparents, Adolpho and Concepcion Martinez; paternal grandparents, Gregorita and Santiago Martinez. In this heavenly reunion, her husband, William W. Phillips; mother, Senovia, and father, Arsenio Martinez, accepted their loved one back to our original...
David Anthony Salazar
Jan 22, 2025
David Anthony Salazar
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad David Anthony Salazar, a lifelong resident of Ranchitos, New Mexico. David entered eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on January 22, 2025. His sudden passing has left a huge void in the hearts and lives of those who loved him.
Born on April 28, 1946,...
Adelina M. Quintana
Jan 22, 2025
Adelina M. Quintana, the compassionate and faithful matriarch of our Quintana and Martinez families, was born in her family home on March 14, 1924, in Cuartelez, NM, where she resided her entire life. On January 13, 2025, at the age of 100, eight weeks shy of 101, she was called home, after spending precious moments with her family and her...
Rosel Martinez
Jan 21, 2025
Rosel Martinez, a resident of Chamita NM, passed away January 21, 2025.
Rosel was preceded in death by her husband Timoteo Martinez; parents Edward and Louisita Martinez; brother Tony Martinez; Sons Louie and Donald Martinez.
She is survived by Sister Mary Martinez (Andres Mendoza); brother Herminio Martinez; son Morris Martinez, Daughter Elaine Martinez; Granddaughters Josepha and Kayla Martinez; grandsons Eli Martinez and...
MaryElla Loretta Fernandez
Jan 21, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
MaryElla Loretta Fernandez (Garcia) was born on May 11, 1943. MaryElla grew up in Espanola, New Mexico. She was the second child born to Elias and Ascension (Sennie) Garcia from upper San Pedro. MaryElla attended Espanola Valley High school where she graduated in 1961. MaryElla was a cheerleader and was named “best” looking alongside her cousin Eddie Rodriguez their senior...
Paulette Mae Beitz
Jan 19, 2025
Paulette “Paula” Mae Beitz August 12, 1945 – January 19, 2025
Paulette “Paula” Mae Beitz, 79, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children, husband and two best friends, on January 19, 2025.
Paula was born on August 12, 1945, in Paris, OH. At the age of 12, her parents moved to Las Vegas, NM. She was preceded...
Loretta Garcia Leal
Jan 17, 2025
Loretta Garcia Leal died peacefully at home with her devoted husband by her side on Friday, January 17, 2025. Loretta was born on August 25, 1957, to Manuel and Marie Garcia in Espanola, New Mexico (NM). Loretta was the fifth of six children. As the child of business owners, she learned the value of hard work at a young age.
She...
Barbara Jean Wilson
Jan 16, 2025
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Barbara Jean Wilson, born 1935 on the Navajo Reservation near Gallup, NM, passed on January 18, 2025.
Barbara’s parents brought her from Santa Fe to Los Alamos in March of 1943, where her father, George Hillhouse, was in charge of the meat department of the Manhattan Project Army Commissary. Her mother, Dorothy Hillhouse, became one of the early teachers...
Dominic Gerald Bustos-Fresquez
Jan 15, 2025
Courtesy Announcement
It is with great sadness the family of Dominic Gerald Bustos-Fresquez announce his passing on December 11, 2024, at the age of 40, at his home in Roundup, MT. Dominic was born on July 28, 1984, in Albuquerque, NM, and raised in the beautiful Espanola Valley. Dominic graduated from Espanola Valley High School, Class of 2002, in Espanola, NM....
Armando Lujan
Jan 14, 2025
Armando Lujan was a resident of Nambe, NM, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Armando Lujan was born July 13, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eloy Lujan and Vicenta Ortiz Lujan of Nambe NM, sister Darlene Lujan, Brothers Eloy Lujan Jr., Joe (Sharon) Lujan and Federico Lujan and special nephew Adrian Ortiz....
Norma Aragon
Jan 14, 2025
Norma Aragon
Oct 01, 1950 – Jan 14, 2025
Proverbs 31
(10-12, 25-31)
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and...
Gabriel Covarrubias
Jan 13, 2025
Gabriel Covarrubias Jr.
d.1/13/2025
Gabriel Covarrubias Jr, age 68 of Espanola, NM, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Rio Grande City, TX to Juanita & Gabriel Covarrubias Sr.
After graduating from high school, Gabriel joined the US Army. He decided to reside in Santa Fe, New Mexico after completing his military career. Several years later...
James Bryon Lujan
2025
James Bryon Lujan
January 25, 1977 – January 13, 2025
James Bryon Lujan, a beloved husband, father, coach, and friend, passed away on January 13th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 25, 1977, James grew up in Chimayo, New Mexico, with his loving parents, Elmer & Liz, and sister Tracy. Chimayo was a place that shaped his love for...
Marcia Trujillo Medina
Jan 13, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
Marcia Trujillo Medina, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque shortly before midnight on December 31, 2024, attended to by her twin sons and sister-in-law.
Marcia lived a full and joyful life punctuated by challenges that she overcame with grace. She was born April 4, 1938, in Española to Cipriano DeAguero Trujillo and Nellie Miranda Trujillo. Cipriano and...
Jimmy Dominguez
Jan 13, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMEN
Jimmy Dominguez, age 77, a resident of San Manuel, AZ, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on November 24, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Nestor and Cipia Dominguez of Chimayo, brother Walter and a special brother in Christ Wray Ortiz.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Monce Dominguez, of 51 years; daughter Corinna (Brian) Crick of Tennesse;...
Orlando Gurule Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Orlando F. Gurule Jr. On January 12, 2025, at the age of 62, while in the arms of his wife Linda, God called Orlando to his eternal home. Orlando was born on March 16, 1962, to Viola and Orlando Gurule Sr. He was raised in Rio Lucio and Grants,...
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