Monique Ortiz
Jan 12, 2025
Monique Crystal Ortiz, 38, of El Llano, NM, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2025.
Monique was born on November 29, 1986, to Dolores Sanchez and Nelson Montoya in Espanola, NM.
Monique was fun-loving and out-going. She loved her son Zachariah dearly. She was a homemaker and loved to take care of her mom. She loved her four dogs too. She loved...
Ross Olivas
Jan 12, 2025
Ross Olivas, of El Llano, NM, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ross was born on June 18, 1954. His life was a testament to love, creativity, and the joy of nurturing both people and the world around him.
Ross loved and cared for his wife of 46 years. As a loving father, he provided guidance,...
Catherine "Cathy" Martinez
Jan 11, 2025
CATHERINE MARTINEZ, 90, a resident of Hernandez, NM, went on to be with Our Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was a proud member of the Carmelitas of the Holy Family Parish of Chimayo and The Sagrada Familia of San Jose Parish in Hernandez, NM. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family, whether it was cruising on Sundays with...
Julian Joseph
Jan 11, 2025
Julian Abilio Joseph Sr., Age: 80
Resident of Taos formerly of Ojo Caliente NM
Date of Death: 1/11/25
Julian was preceded in death by: Daniel Joseph Sr. (father), Consuelo (Rivera) Joseph (mother) – Victor Chavez (father-in-law) and Ida (Mondragon) Chavez (mother-in- law). Pete Joseph(brother) Epimenio Joseph(brother), Infant brother (Baby Joseph) and Tina Joseph (goddaughter/niece).
Julian Joseph was born in Ojo Caliente, NM, November 28,...
Edward David “Duda” Duda
Jan 11, 2025
Edward David Duda (Duda)
May 1, 1949 – January 11, 2025
Edward David Duda, age 75, a beloved resident of Española, New Mexico, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on May 1, 1949, in Oakland, California, Edward lived a life defined by love, resilience, and dedication to his community.
Edward was...
Celia Carolina Ulibarri
Jan 9, 2025
Celia Carolina Ulibarri, beloved mother of ten, was born on March 24, 1934. On January 9, 2025, while resting peacefully in her residence and surrounded by her children, God called Celia to her eternal home.
Born and raised in Youngsville, NM, Celia was the youngest of eight siblings. After completing the 8th grade, she moved to Los Alamos to live with...
George J. Maestas
Jan 9, 2025
George J. Maestas, a resident of Chamita, passed away on January 3, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe G. and Lillan B. Maestas; and his siblings, Georgito Maestas, Rudy Maestas, Milton Maestas, Teresita Martinez, Florence Gallegos, and Bernadette Archuleta. George is survived by his loving daughters, AnnaLisa Maestas (Ray) and Georgette Maestas; his best friend and caregiver,...
Elizabeth E Medlin
Jan 8, 2025
With profound sadness and hearts full of love, we share the passing of our beloved Elizabeth “Lizz” Eve Medlin of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on Christmas Eve 1984 in Chama, New Mexico, Lizz was a beautiful light in our lives. She was called home to her eternal rest on January 8th, 2025, surrounded by her family and close friends....
Marie Todd
Jan 6, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Marie (Maria) A. Todd announce her passing. She left this world peacefully late Monday evening, January 6th in her home in White Rock N.M. She was 95 years old. The first of eight children, Marie was born on February 26th, 1929, to Pablo and Alice Saiz in Estancia, NM.
She spent her early...
Jason Eric Salazar
Jan 6, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUNEMENT
In Loving Memory of
Jason Eric Salazar
(November 16, 1975 ~ December 3, 2024)
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be.
So, He put His arms around you and whispered “Come with Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.
Although, we love you dearly we would not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating...
Loretta M Sanchez
Jan 5, 2025
Loretta M. Sanchez, 75, born June 22, 1949, passed away on January 5, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jose C. and her mother Margarita Maes; Siblings, Cosme, James and Anita Maes and Nephew David Maes.
Loretta is survived by her sons Lorenzo Sanchez (wife Tara), and Marvin Sanchez; Siblings Lucille Chacon, Loyola Marrufo (husband Juan), Rebecca Maes...
Eddie Millsap
Jan 5, 2025
Eddie Millsap, a resident of Sombrillo, NM, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home.
Eddie shared a beautiful life with his wife, life partner, Marie, for 65 years and 7 months. Together, they had three daughters: Kim Levitt and husband, Bill; Teresa Saiz and husband, Marty; and Shelly Millsap, who passed away on December...
Nichole L Borrego
Jan 4, 2025
Nichole Lynn Borrego, (AKA Nikki), 34 years of Alcalde NM, passed away on January 4,2025.
She was called upon by the lord in her home in Albuquerque NM. Nichole was born on February 9th,1990 in Santa Fe NM to Debra (Debbie) Borrego, Alcalde NM and Floyd Borrego, El Guique NM.
Preceded in death by parents Debra and Floyd Borrego; Maternal Grandmother, Rosebell...
George Robert Archuleta
Jan 3, 2025
A devout believer throughout his life, George Robert Archuleta, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends and is now resting in the hands of our Lord, leaving behind a legacy of faith and kindness. George was born on March 28, 1942, to Moises and Estella Archuleta of El Rito and was the...
Jose Rosario "Ross" Lopez Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
Jose Rosario "Ross" Lopez, Jr., 78, a lifelong resident of El Rito, NM, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2025, at his home. Beloved son, brother, and Uncle, "Ross" was born on August 18, 1946, to Jose Rosario Lopez and Escolastica "Cora" Lopez (Vigil).
One of the first graduates of the newly established Paint & Auto Body Program at the then...
Ernie Clifford Gallegos
Jan 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness to announce the unexpected death of Ernie Clifford Gallegos, 81, was a resident of Espanola, NM, and was returned to the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Ernie was born and raised in Comanche Canyon, New Mexico on December 17, 1942, had lived in Espanola for the past 50 years with his family, and enjoyed...
Francisco Manzanares
Jan 1, 2025
Francisco Gabriel Manzanares
07/17/1993-01/01/2025
Francisco Gabriel Manzanares, beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend was called to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2025.
Francisco was 31 years old. Most knew him as Cisco. Cisco was born in Santa Fe, NM, and raised in Espanola NM. He spent a few years residing in Albuquerque, NM.
Cisco was a very...
Henry Isidoro Roybal
Jan 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Henry Isidoro "LoLo" Roybal who was called home by our heavenly father on January 1, 2025.
LoLo was born on January 25, 1947, to Jose Pablo and Julia Roybal in Jaconita in the Pojoaque Valley community in New Mexico. He attended school in Pojoaque and was...
Jose Archie Diaz
Jan 1, 2025
Jose “Archie” Diaz (Born: June 16, 1956), a resident of Chamisal, N.M., originally from La Villita, NM, has joined our lord in heaven January 1, 2025.
Archie was preceded in death by his father Luis Diaz and mother Rebecca M. Diaz, 4 brothers; Bon Diaz, Albert Diaz, Franklin Diaz and Tommy Diaz, 4 sisters; Teresita Medina, Melba Lopez, Orlinda Romero, and...
Maria Clarita Olguin
Dec 31, 2024
Maria Clara “Lily” Olguin 93, was called home on December 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Clara was preceded in death by her mother Ascencion & father Salomon Olguin; brother Leifas Olguin; sister Theresa Duran & Joe Duran; beloved granddaughter Kathleen Valdez; grandson Terrance Vigil; and great grandson Lucas Valdez; son-in-law Nelson Vigil and Godson Joe Jr. Duran.
She was survived by...
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