Antonia Romero
Oct 28, 2025
Antonia "Toni" Romero (Tapia), age 91, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Born on June 14, 1934, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Toni lived a long and fulfilling life rooted in love, faith, and family.
Toni was the cherished eldest daughter of her family and embraced that role with grace and strength. As a young girl growing up in northern...
Pablo Montalvo
Oct 27, 2025
Pablo Montalvo
June 26,1937 – October 21, 2025
Pablo Montalvo was born in Uvalde, Tx, to Aurora Gonzales and Ralphel Montalvo, he passed away surrounded by family, and loved ones. He learned to work hard first as migrant worker, traveling to Wisconsin for the cherry-picking season, then back to Texas for the cantaloupe season, along with his mother and siblings. In Texas he...
Mary Louise Martinez
Oct 26, 2025
Mary Louise Martinez
June 27, 1943 - October 26, 2025
Mary Louise Martinez, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a valiant fight against cancer.
Mary Louise was born in Los Ojos (Parkview), NM to Maria and Louis Delgado. She was raised in Los Ojos, Espanola, and Albuquerque. She graduated valedictorian from Tierra Amarilla High School,...
Joseph A. Chavez
Oct 26, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Angelo Chavez – 34 a resident of Espanola passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025. Joe had a love for music, playing his guitar for his family, and always had a joke to crack to make you laugh and smile. He enjoyed playing Zombies with his big brother Chris, spending time with his mom (always asking her for pancakes),...
Margaret Alicia Maes
Oct 24, 2025
Our living treasure Margaret Maes, 94, of Vadito, NM, transitioned peacefully October 24, 2025, with her Lord and Savior. Her beautiful soul left this world surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born in Rio Lucio, NM on August 4, 1931, to Leonardo and Doloritas Martinez. She attended Penasco School district completing the 11th grade.
Margaret met Rafael Maes they were married February...
David Sandoval
Oct 24, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
David Sandoval, 94, son of Maguin Sandoval and Antonia Salazar, was born and raised in Española, New Mexico. David passed away at his home in Pasadena, California, on October 24, 2025.
David’s family were longtime pioneers of the Española Valley. His childhood home once stood where Northern New Mexico Community College is today. He moved to California as a young...
Ruben Francisco Archuleta
Oct 24, 2025
Ruben Francisco Archuleta
December 27, 1929 – October 24, 2025
Ruben Francisco Archuleta, a resident of San Pedro, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Ruben was preceded in death by his son Carlos, grandson Jacob Martinez, parents Antonio and Julianita Archuleta, step-mom Fedelina Maestas Archuleta, siblings Gilbert (Nora), Flossie, Berlina (Marcelino) Quintana, Alejandro, Mela...
Clyde Alfred Martinez
Oct 24, 2025
Clyde Martinez, 89, of La Villita, NM, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Clyde was born on July 1st, 1936, to Celestino and Delfina Martinez, the 3rd of 4 children. He and his siblings were raised on their family ranch, where they learned the true definition of hard work and perseverance, and where he developed...
Antonio A. Valencia
Oct 22, 2025
Antonio Alisandro ”Tony” Valencia, 86, a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on October 22, 2025. Tony was born on June 1, 1939, in Ranchitos, New Mexico.
In his early adult life Tony was in the National Guard. For over 55 years he was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union 49. Tony was a resourceful, talented and...
Pamela Joyce Montoya
Oct 20, 2025
Pamela Joyce Montoya, 70, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Pamela was born on July 12, 1955, and was a devoted wife, parent, grandmother and daughter.
She is survived by her husband Dennis, three sons and one daughter, several grandchildren, great grand children, her mother and six sisters.
Services will take place at DeVargas...
Diane Marie Scheer Atencio
Oct 19, 2025
Courtesy Announcement
Diane Marie Scheer Atencio went on to her greater reward on October 19, 2025, surrounded by family. She was heartily devoted to her God, Savior, and Lord and her love of the Holy Trinity spilled out upon all who could accept it, especially her three children and nine grand children.
Diane was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Robert Gottlieb Scheer...
Cordelia Roybal
Oct 19, 2025
Cordelia Roybal, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and aunt, went to be with our Lord on October 19, 2025. She was born to Manuel and Leonides Benavidez and was always surrounded by her large and loving family and many friends.
Cordelia graduated from Santa Fe High School. She married Billy Roybal of El Rancho, NM. They were blessed with 2 wonderful...
Jerry Eugenia London
Oct 18, 2025
Jerry Eugenia (Herring) London, born July 17, 1935, in Stanton, Texas, gained her wings on October 18, 2025. She was 90 years old.
Preceded in death by her late husband, J. Ronald London, father John Era Herring (Rose Herring), and mother Rosa Lee (Cross) Smith (Arthur Smith), and forever dear friend and travel companion Dean Dugan. As many knew, Jerry was...
Kathleen Regina Maestas
Oct 16, 2025
Kathleen Regina Maestas was born to parents Reggie and Maria Maestas on July 29, 1970, in Española, New Mexico, which became her lifelong home. She was a sister to Melanie Maestas and Reggie (Kimberly) Maestas, and she is survived by her two beloved fur-babies, Bajee and Bezoo. Kathleen was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alfredo and Rosanna Sanchez;...
Francine Trujillo
Oct 16, 2025
Francine Lea Trujillo Age: 36 Date of birth: September 3-1989
Resident of: Espanola – Born & raised in Truchas Date of death: October 16, 2025
Preceded in death by: Grandmother who raised as her own Mary Trujillo & Grandfather Eliseo Trujilo who also raised her as his own and aunt Yvonne Trujillo.
Francine is survived by her lifelong partner Noah Lucero, her only...
Hernando Montoya
Oct 16, 2025
Hernando Montoya, of Abiquiú, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Hernando found peace in the mountains and joy in life’s simple pleasures — especially during his time camping, fishing, and on his annual hunting trips. After many dedicated years with The Zia Company in Los Alamos, he enjoyed his retirement tending to his...
Randy James Garcia
Oct 14, 2025
Randy Garcia
June 20, 1964 – October 14, 2025
Randy Garcia, 61, of Coyote, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in Española, NM, surrounded by family.
Randy was born on June 20, 1964, to Pete Garcia and Agueda “Aggie” Garcia. He had a passion for food, carpentry, and working with engines. Randy will be remembered for his kind heart, strong...
Julian Martinez
Oct 13, 2025
Julian Martinez, 70, a resident of Tierra Amarilla, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Julian will be remembered for his love of the mountains where he hunted and fished, picking choke cherries to make wine, restoring old vehicles, and working on wood projects. He had a lifelong love for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, where he worked...
Gregorio Jose Valdez
Oct 13, 2025
Gregorio Jose Valdez February 27, 1947 – October 13, 2025, With great love and deep sadness, the family of Gregorio Jose Valdez, age 78, announces his passing. Gregorio was born in Canjilon, New Mexico, to Jose and Lugarda Valdez, and lived a life devoted to faith, family, and hard work.
Gregorio is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Irma...
Guadalupe Loyola Serna
Oct 12, 2025
Guadalupe Loyola Quintana Serna, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister and aunt, went to be with our Lord on October 12, 2025. She was born to Matilde Quintana and was always surrounded by the large and loving family of Juan Andres and Elvira Quintana.
Loyola graduated from Espanola Hornets High School. She married Abe H Serna of El Guache, NM. They were...
