Obituaries

Aug 3, 2022

Rubina Garcia, 40, with wings Heaven gained another angel on August 3, 2022.  We are so heartbroken but know she is at peace with her daddy watching over us.  We will always cherish the memories, the dreams and love we all shared.

Rubina is preceded in death by her father, Ruben Manzanares and Brother in-law Adrian Salazar....

Aug 1, 2022

Fidelia Eleanor Manzanares, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her family ranch in Los Silvestres, just west of Abiquiú, on August 1, 2022.  She was surrounded by family, prayers, and music.

Fidelia was born to Cordelia Laumbach Maes and Fermín Maes in a small cabin in Las Nutrias, NM on March 30, 1933.  She was...

Aug 1, 2022

Marty C. Lopez passed away at the age of 60 on July 24,2022 at his home in Alcalde, NM with his love, companion, wife Christine by his side.  His parents Eddie and Melva preceded him in death. Brother Phil, his grandparents Luis and Rebecca Dias whom he loved very much, niece Pressy, Nephew Michael, Philiberto and Della Coscarella.

Jul 28, 2022

Manuel Reyes Martinez, 84 of Upper San Pedro passed away peacefully at his home on July 28,2022. Mannie, as he was known to his loved ones, fought an 18 year long battle with Parkinson’s disease which became very challenging for him in the last few years. He peacefully and gently made his transition into the next life with his...

Jul 27, 2022

Bernie Floyd Velasquez, 82, of Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on July 27, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1939, in Coyote, NM to Salomon and Carmelita Velasquez. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Arnold and Dulcinea, his sons, Robert and Ventura and son-in-law Mike Herrera.

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Jul 27, 2022

Eutimio Lopez Jr.

Eutimio Lopez Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on July 27, 2022 at his home in El Rito, NM. His parents Cleotilde and Eutimio Lopez Sr. preceded him in death and other close relatives and close friends. He is survived by sisters Eduvigen Martinez of El Rito,...

Jul 25, 2022

Boonie Miera, 81, of Velarde (La Canova), passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2022. She was born on September 4, 1940 in Velarde to Antonio and Eliza Rivera.  Boonie was employed by Help NM as a Foster Grandma for about 18 years.  During this time, she was assigned to Algodones Elementary, Velarde Headstart, Alcalde Elementary and most recently to...

Jul 24, 2022

Sallie Cata, 88 of Ohkay Owingeh died Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Funeral services will be held August 8, rosary 6 pm at Devargus Funeral home. August 9, Mass at St. John the Baptist Church 11am Burial at Santa Fe National cemetery 1:30pm. Mrs. Cata enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading and...

Jul 23, 2022

Joe R. (Jay) Maestas, 73 was welcomed into the arms of Our Lord on Saturday July 23, 2022. Jay was preceded in death by his Mother and Father Lourdes and Isidro J. Maestas. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mary A. Maestas; his children Aaron (Donna) Maestas, Justin (April) Maestas, Jaylene DeAguero (companion Agustin Camargo) and...

Jul 23, 2022

Marie E. (Carnation) Martinez 81, a resident of Alcalde, N.M. passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022, with her loving family at her side.

Marie was born January 18, 1941, to Josephino and Elizaida Romero.

Marie is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Martinez of 61 years, son Arthur Martinez Jr.; parents Josephino and...

Jul 20, 2022

Edna Y Herrera 69, from Santa Cruz, New Mexico formally from Truchas departed this life surrounded by her loving family at her side on July 20, 2022. Edna has been reunited in heaven with her sons Jason Anthony and Marvin Martinez, her parents Pantaleon and Sabinita, siblings, James, Johnny, Jimmy, Mary, Linda, and Rudy Herrera and grandson Raul Martinez. She is...

Jul 20, 2022

Cora A. Medina a resident of La Villita, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Thursday July 20, 2022, surrounded with her family by her side.  She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Medina, son Kenny Medina, daughter Donna Marie Medina, Parents Donaciano and Natividad Quintana, sisters; Mary Mondragon and Rose Cordova. She loved her husband of 61 years....

Jul 20, 2022

Priscilla R. Rael, 35, of Truchas, went home to be with the Lord,  and welcomed in heaven, on July 20, 2022.

Priscilla was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend of many. She loved life, was loving, kind, maintained a positive attitude, and always seemed to know just what to say or do, in any situation. Priscilla...

Jul 18, 2022

George A. Valdez (80) was born on July 31, 1941, to Higinia (Cordova) Valdez and Alfonso Valdez in Ensenada, NM.  He passed away peacefully on July 18, 2022 surround by his wife and two children.

George was preceded in death by his parents Higinia & Alfonso Valdez, son Ronald (Tuddy) Valdez, grandson George Alex Valdez III and...

Jul 16, 2022

Sylmajor Castillo (Known As Major)

April 11,1982 – July 16,2022 (Age 40)

Sylmajor Castillo, (known As Major) Age 40 was Born on April 11,1982, in Cuba, New Mexico was welcomed into Heaven on July 16, 2022. Slymajor passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Sylmajor is...

Jul 16, 2022

Lorida R. Valdez 81, a resident of Espanola formally of Albuquerque and Canones, New Mexico, passed away on July 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Lorida was preceded in death by her grandfather, Belarmino Valdez, mother, Elena Valdez, brother A. B. (Belarmino) Valdez, nephews; Chris, Michael Jr., Michael (El Ferro Negro), Antonio and Adrian Valdez.  aunts;...

Jul 13, 2022

Joseph Casey Montoya (best known as Casey) went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2022.  Casey was born on August 2, 1948.  He married the love of his life Esmeralda (Essie) Montoya on July 2, 1978.

Casey was a quick-witted, fun loving man. He fiercely loved his family and his dog ‘Diamond’. In his...

Jul 12, 2022

Lucia R. Salazar, 94, a resident of Hernandez, NM passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side.

Lucia was preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Antonio Salazar Jr. and Walter Leonard Salazar; Daughter Priscilla Martinez; Grandson Steve Lucero Jr., Husband Antonio Salazar; Sons-in-Law; Julian Trujillo Sr., Steve Lucero Sr....

Jul 11, 2022

Yosina Archuleta, a lifelong resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 at the age of 99 after a brief illness.  She was a loving mother and homemaker.  She was a happy-go-lucky lady with a very optimistic outlook on life. She loved gardening, dancing, visiting with her grand-kids, and was a wonderful caregiver for her son...

Jul 10, 2022

Mary Lou Lujan, 74, a resident of Jaconita, NM, was welcomed into Heaven on July 10, 2022.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by many family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reynaldo and Nora Roybal; brothers, Horacio, Eddie, David, Dan, Philly Joe, Gerard, and Peter Roybal; sister, Diane Ortiz; father and mother-in-law, Luis...