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...
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...
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