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Jose Blanco

Jose Blanco

Aug 31, 2022

Jose Fidencio Blanco, (Fide), age 90, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law, and a veteran of The United States Army. Born and raised in Dixon, New Mexico. After battling long term illness, he was called home quietly, while surrounded by loved ones on August 30, 2022.

Jose was born on September 30th, 1931 to...

Carmelita "Carmen" Gurule`

Carmelita "Carmen" Gurule`

Aug 30, 2022

Carmelita “Carmen” Q. Gurule, 98, the queen of Cuarteles passed away on August 30, 2022, in the house that she so lovingly made a home.

Carmelita was preceded in death by her husband Joe V. Gurule, daughter Olivia Gurule, grandparents who raised her Jose Thomas and Lucillita Fresquez, parents Jose E. and Romanita Quintana, grandsons Michael Gurule,...

Elias F. Valdez

Elias F. Valdez

Aug 29, 2022

Elias F. Valdez, 84, a long-time resident of La Villita, went to his eternal home with our Lord and Savior on Monday, August 29, 2022 with his family by his side, following a long-time illness. Elias was born to Cruzita and Cornelio Valdez on April 16, 1938. Elias is now reunited with those who have passed before him: parents, Cruzita...

Marilyn (Webster) Finnegan

Marilyn (Webster) Finnegan

Aug 28, 2022

Marilyn Annabelle (Webster) Finnegan was born on September 7, 1926, to Amelia (Zacharias) Webster and Jay Webster in Decatur, Illinois. Her father, a World War 1 veteran, died when Marilyn was just ten, and the family moved to Fort Thomas, Kentucky, where Marilyn met George Finnegan, her high school sweetheart and future husband. After George finished his service in...

Clarence Medina

Clarence Medina

Aug 27, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Clarence Medina, 53 of Dixon NM, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Clarence was born on March 1, 1969, to Clarence and Josie Medina. Clarence Medina had a passion for art, was a well-known artist who displayed...

Anthony "Tony" DeHerrera

Anthony "Tony" DeHerrera

Aug 26, 2022

Anthony (Tony) DeHerrera, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, was called home to the arms of our Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022, after a 2-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He passed away at his beautiful mountain home in Chama, New Mexico surrounded by his family.Tony was born May 28, 1955 in Farmington, New Mexico to...

Vera Ortiz

Vera Ortiz

Aug 26, 2022

Vera Ortiz, 62 of Cordova, New Mexico passed away early morning on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was called home and into the arms of our heavenly father while she was surrounded by her family. Vera was such a special person to everyone she met and touched the hearts of those around her. She lived a long and fulfilling life...

Ethen Ekberg

Ethen Ekberg

Aug 26, 2022

Longtime Espanola resident Ethen L. “Swede” Ekberg, 92, ended his standoff with that mortal foe cancer peacefully at home on August 23, 2022.

Ethen was born the 7th of 8 children on September 1, 1929, at the family farm near Broadwater, Neb.

To say Swede could accomplish anything he set his mind to would be...

Margaret Neher

Margaret Neher

Aug 24, 2022

Margaret Farris Neher passed away 7/21/2022. She was born in Fresno CA and was the first of four children. She was nick-named: “Margaruth” by her parents and later went by: “Meg.”  Meg grew up in “Hollywood Land” as it was previously named before it became “Hollywood.”  She graduated from Pomona College in 1943 with a bachelor’s in chemistry and...

Keith Carter

Keith Carter

Aug 24, 2022

Keith D Carter born November 12, 1932 in Limon, CO to William Ralph and Myrtle Carter, resident of Redlands, CA and later Espanola, NM passed away on August 24, 2022 at his home in La Mesilla.  Outgoing, caring and generous he enjoyed his retirement from Los Alamos National Laboratory working as a greeter at Walmart in Espanola.  Always ready...

Marcia Padilla

Marcia Padilla

Aug 23, 2022

Marcia Ann Naranjo Padilla, 80, of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away peacefully of natural causes August 23, 2022.

Marcia was born March 26, 1942, at Santa Clara Pueblo, to Jose Eugene and Isabel Naranjo. Santa Clara Pueblo is where she lived during her childhood years. Later her family moved to Tod Park, Utah, where she graduated from...

Amanda Sherwood

Amanda Sherwood

Aug 20, 2022

Amanda Christie Sherwood , Age 35 of Chimayo went home to be with the Lord and welcomed into heaven on August 20th,2022.

She was born on Feburary 26, 1987 to John and Carlene Sherwood. Amanda was a beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, nina, and friend. Amanda was a loving mother to her two beautiful daughters Aliyah and...

Jose Serrano

Jose Serrano

Aug 19, 2022

Jose Carlos Serrano resident of El Llano, New Mexico

Born on March 18th, 1942 passed away on August 19th, 2022

He is proceeded in death by his parents Cipriano and Delfina Serrano, baby sister Martha Mida Serrano,

sister Sadie Schaeffer, son-in-law Edward Espinosa, in-laws Salomon and Ignacita Trujillo, nephew Joseph Salazar, niece Kathy...

Miguel Romero-Lopez

Miguel Romero-Lopez

Aug 19, 2022

Miguel Romero-Lopez,86, a resident of Espanola, formerly of Mexico, passed away on August 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his son Michael Romero, father Bernardo Romero, Mother Alta Gracia, sisters Esperanza and Abelina Romero, and brothers Pedro and Juan Romero. Miguel was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and...

Brian Emkeit

Brian Emkeit

Aug 19, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Brian Wayne Emkeit of Los Alamos, New Mexico.  He fought a long hard battle with prostate and bone cancer. Brian died at the age of 80 on August 19, 2022, just 12 hours before his 81st birthday. Brian was born on August 20, 1941, in Oakland California. He grew up in...

John Valdez

John Valdez

Aug 18, 2022

John Andrew (Andy) Valdez, 66, lifelong resident of Velarde, NM.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Pampo, Great Grandfather, God Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend and Music/Mariachi Teacher, on August 18, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

Andy was born on May 17, 1956,...

Pete Lopez

Pete Lopez

Aug 18, 2022

Pete M. Lopez, 70, resident of Espanola, passed away on August 18th, 2022. Pete was born October 10, 1951 to Albinta Martinez and Pedro Lopez. He enjoyed attending sundevil basketball games, enjoyed his Denver Broncos, was a dog lover (hence his nickname, "Pete Perro"), he was very intelligent and had a passion for playing his guitar. Pete proudly served...

Cypress Garcia

Cypress Garcia

Aug 16, 2022

Cypress Garcia, 22, a resident of Espanola was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 16, 2022. Cypress was born on August 26, 1999, in Santa Fe, NM to Shada and Mark Garcia. He was a kind and loving person to everyone who crossed his path. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in...

Lawrence Carrillo

Lawrence Carrillo

Aug 16, 2022

Lawrence Carrillo of Chama, NM passed on August 16, 2022. The services are as follows:

Rosary on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chama. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chama. Burial to follow at Family Cemetery in...

Mary Jeanette Quintana

Mary Jeanette Quintana

Aug 15, 2022

Jeanette Quintana 58 is dancing with the angels in heaven. She left this earth on August 10, 2022. Jeanette was born October 26, 1963, to Silviano and Elsie Quintana. She was always happy and lively. Jeanette loved attention and hugs.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Desiderio and Clorinda Quintana and Maternal grandparents Manuel and...

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