Mario Joseph Espinoza
Oct 12, 2025
Mario Joseph Espinoza, of Chimayo, New Mexico, passed away on October 12, 2025. He was the sixth child born to Guillermo and Celerina Espinoza. Mario was bright, perceptive, and gifted with words. He read and wrote with unusual depth and curiosity about how life and the world worked, even if he sometimes preferred to watch life unfold rather than follow its...
Marylou Karcher (Martinez)
Oct 11, 2025
Marylou Karcher (Martinez), age 76, a beloved resident of Espanola, NM, went home to her final resting place on October 11, 2025.
Born on October 27, 1948, Marylou was the daughter to Juan Andres and Eleiza Martinez. She was born and raised in the beautiful place of Canoncito in Dixon, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Andres...
Jeffrey Peter Salazar
Oct 10, 2025
Jeffery (Poppers-Jeff-Jeffro-JP-Lucky) Salazar left this world on October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ross Espinosa and Annie Borrego; paternal grandparents Alfonso Salazar and Rosemarie Sanchez; father Roberto Salazar; uncles Jojo Salazar, Donald Espinosa, Joseph Roybal, Audelio Romero, and aunt Debbie Salazar.
His deliberate presence will...
Jose Andres Valerio
Oct 9, 2025
Jose “Junior” Andres Valerio, 76, passed away peacefully October 9, 2025, following a lengthy illness. He was born March 3, 1949, to Jose and Susana Valerio in Watrous, New Mexico.
He was the youngest of his siblings Cristobal, Gilberto, Elviria, Prescella and Elsie. Junior worked for many years in construction with NM Dept. of Transportation and Los Alamos County. He was...
Matthew Ryan Peña
Oct 8, 2025
Matthew Ryan Peña, age 43, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Matthew was born on February 17, 1982, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to Deborah and Antonio Peña. He graduated from Dulce High School in 2000, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, football team and chess team.
He had...
Raymond Cantrell
Oct 8, 2025
Raymond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on March 31, 1953 to his father, Mark Cantrell and mother, Ruby Cantrell Ulibarri.
Raymond was raised in the Espanola Valley and graduated from Espanola Valley High School. Following high school, he served in the Marines Corps and he was a...
Irene Roybal
Oct 8, 2025
Heaven gained a beautiful soul. Irene Roybal, 77, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family on October 8, 2025. Born on September 26, 1948, to Antonio and Margarita Vigil, Irene was the oldest of six siblings. She was born and raised in Chimayó, New Mexico, where she developed a deep love for her family, faith,...
Billy Law
Oct 7, 2025
Billy W. Law, born on January 28, 1945, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away at the age of 80 after a recent battle with cancer. Billy had a heart of gold and had a special way of touching everyone's hearts, known for his great sense of humor, his love for family, friends, and of course chocolate.
A devoted family man, Billy...
Seferino Archuleta
Oct 6, 2025
Seferino Archuleta, 88, a resident of Hernandez was born on April 17, 1937, in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Sef passed away on October 6, 2025, of a lengthy illness. Sef grew up in the Comanche in Ojo Caliente. Sef enlisted and proudly served in the U. S. Navy. Following his military service, he made a career in welding. One of...
Horace Leyba
Oct 6, 2025
Horace Leyba, 68, a lifelong resident of Canjilon, NM, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jose M. Leyba Jr. and Sarita Leyba, daughter Vanessa Leyba and brothers in law, Roger Gonzales and Ernie Salazar.
He is survived by his son Jose and daughter Angela Leyba, beloved granddaughters Alysia and...
Glenn Gene Fernandez
Oct 5, 2025
Glenn Gene Fernandez, 56, passed away on October 5, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1969, in Embudo, New Mexico, to Felix Fernandez Jr. and Olivia Fernandez.
Glenn grew up in Alcalde, New Mexico, and graduated from Española Valley High School. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps before embarking on a long career as a...
Leo Quintana
Oct 5, 2025
Leo G. Quintana passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92 on October 5, 2025, in Los Luceros, NM. He was born in July 1933, to Merced and Petrita Quintana. Leo was raised in Santa Cruz, NM, attending Santa Cruz High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Mathematics from...
Celestino "Tino" Isreal Martinez
Oct 4, 2025
Celestino Israel "Tino" Martinez 26, a resident of El Rito, New Mexico passed away on October 4, 2025.
He enjoyed the gym, grilling (charcoal) food, and anything outdoors. He loved the military, his friends, and his family. An avid outdoorsman, he killed his first bear at 13 years old.
He loved calling friends and family just to talk and check-in on everyone....
Arlene Lucille Padilla
Oct 4, 2025
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Arlene Lucille Padilla, born in El Rito, NM, on November 5, 1935, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with family at her side in Tucson, AZ.
A retiree of the New Mexico State Records Center & Archives in Santa Fe, NM, she was the most precious, generous, selfless mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend to...
Samuel Teodoro Jose Griego
Oct 4, 2025
Samuel Griego (Sammy G), resident of Espanola, NM, passed away at the age of 44 on October 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Sammy was a highly creative individual. He demonstrated a gift for creative writing and earned a full ride scholarship to the College of Santa Fe, where he wrote poetry. Inspired by his uncles, Samuel also studied barbery and earned...
Carolina Gallegos
Oct 3, 2025
Carolina Gallegos
June 26, 1955 – October 3, 2025
Carolina Gallegos passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 at the age of 70. She was born in Espanola to Roberto and Amada Gallegos.
She was preceded in death by her parents Roberto and Amada Gallegos, Brothers Thomas and Leonard Gallegos, Nephew Thomas Gallegos, Niece Monica Martinez and several other relatives.
She is survived by...
Arleen Grace Jaramillo
Oct 3, 2025
Arleen Grace Jaramillo, 60, passed away on Friday, October 3rd in her home in Rio Rancho. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Linda Jaramillo.
Arleen was born on December 30th, 1964, in Española, New Mexico, to Arthur and Linda Jaramillo. Arleen loved spending time with her family, her cat, watching sports and playing bingo with friends.
Arleen attended...
Angelita Alma Olivas
Oct 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angelita Alma Olivas, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend. Her death was unexpected and a large loss to the family.
Angelita was born a happy and bright baby on November 26, 1993. She passed away on October 1, 2025, having lived a short but loved 31 years....
Felipe B. Rivera
Sep 30, 2025
Felipe B. Rivera, 81, a lifelong resident of El Guache, NM, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025 after a short illness.
He was preceded in by death his parents Alberto and Felomena Rivera, his brothers Ray and Fedal Rivera, brother-in-law Robert Lucero.
Felipe is survived by his wife Flora Rivera, daughter Michelle Salazar (Shawn) son Phillip Rivera (Corina), brothers Macrio and...
Raymond K. Vigil Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
Raymond K. Vigil Jr., our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2025, at a young age of 19.
Raymond was born at the Espanola Hospital to Katherine Martinez and Raymond Vigil. He grew up in Espanola, NM,. Raymond was a very friendly young man and had a smile on his face all the...
