Leslie McNiff
Jul 5, 2022
Leslie Lockhart McNiff, 62, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
A loving sister and aunt, Leslie is survived by her brother Kevin Lockhart McNiff of Denver, Colorado, and her sisters Sydney McNiff Johnson of Ketchum, Idaho, and Anne Lockhart McNiff Gwathmey of Okatie,...
John Guenette
Jul 4, 2022
John Joseph Guenette was born in Medford, MA, on December 3, 1929, and died in Los Alamos, NM, on July 4th, 2022, at the age of 92. He was a gentle and loving man with great integrity, and will be missed by all. John was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret (Toth) Guenette; his parents,...
Juan Marquez
Jul 3, 2022
Juan (Manuel) Marquez, age 50 and a resident of Medanales, NM, was welcomed into Heaven on July 3, 2022. Manuel passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on his way home.
Manuel was raised in Benito Juarez Chih, MX, where he met the love of his life Teresa Marquez and had his 3 Children Jorge, Marisol and...
Matilda Guillen
Jul 3, 2022
Matilda Guillen, 96, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday July 3, 2022.
Matilda is proceeded in death by the love of her life Phillip Guillen of 65 years, son Bobby Guillen, parents Celedon and Nestora Lujan, siblings Ramos, Oliva, Gustavo, Josie, Nestor, Feliciano, and NM House Speaker Ben Lujan, Son in Law Chris Delgado, Great Grandson Nicholas Paul Apodaca, and Great...
Elida Ortiz
Jul 2, 2022
Elida Ortiz, 66, was called home on July 2, 2022. Elida was born on January 3, 1956, to Patrocinio (Pat) & Clarabelle Ortiz of Cuyamunge, NM. She is preceded in death by her father, maternal grandparents, and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Clarabelle, and brothers, Patrick (Lynette), and Henry. Nieces; Erin Gomez, Stephanie Ortiz, Amanda Martinez (Pete),...
Lori Pacheco
Jul 2, 2022
Lori Pacheco 41, a resident of Hernandez NM passed away on July 2, 2022, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Antonio Martinez, sister Emily J. Baca and brother Paco Martinez. Lori was a loving mother of 3 children and grandmother of 3 beautiful granddaughters. She is survived by the father of her children, Aldo Pacheco, her...
Dinah Ortiz
Jul 1, 2022
Dinah A. Ortiz , 32 went to be with our Lord on July 1, 2022, she was born on January 16, 1990. She was raised in Dixon and lived in Alcalde. She is proceeded in death by her daughter Angel Martinez and parents Maria L. Salazar and Wilfred Ortiz.
Dinah is survived by her 3 beloved children...
Olivia Ortiz
Jun 28, 2022
Olivia Ortiz, daughter of Patricia Trujillo-Vigil & Juan Vigil and adopted by Maclovio and Filomena Trujillo at 18 months of age after her biological mothers passing. Olivia saw Maclovio and Filomena Trujillo as her parents and referred to Juan Vigil as her uncle growing up. Born in Cundiyo but raised in Cordova, Olivia attended elementary and junior high in...
Rita Martinez
Jun 27, 2022
Rita L. Martinez, 66 a resident of Espanola passed away on June 21, 2022, surrounded by close relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Candido Gallegos, and Ernestina Martinez. Grandparents Bernardita and Simon Martinez. Aunts' and Uncles, Arsenio, and Ruby Martinez, Federico Martinez, Ignacia Martinez, Ignacio Maestas, Estella Martinez, and Nephew Lorenzo Graham. Rita was a kind...
Dolores Baca
Jun 24, 2022
Dolores Baca, age 86 a resident of Canjilon, New Mexico was welcomed into Heaven on June 24, 2022. Dolores passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family at her side. Dolores is preceded in death by her husband Aquilino Baca, son Aquilino Terisito Baca, granddaughter Angel Redwine and daughter in law Doreen Baca. Dolores is survived...
Horace Bustos
Jun 22, 2022
Obituary for Horace Bustos
Horace J. Bustos, 83 of La Mesilla, originally of El Llano, died Wednesday June 22, 2022 following a short illness. Horace was a carpenter by trade. In his early twenties Horace was in an automobile accident where wife, Amelia, cared for him for many years.
Horace was preceded in death by...
Joe Martinez Sr.
Jun 20, 2022
A loving and dedicated husband, father, brother grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great- grandfather and friend. Joe Martinez Sr. was born to Florencio Martinez and Edonila Martinez on November 5, 1934 in Penasco, NM. He was one of 9 children; Mary, Bertha, Angie, Agnes, Rosie, Connie, Nancy, David and Tina. He married his high school sweetheart, Alicia Martinez in December 1955. Joined...
Lorraine Seay-Smith
Jun 20, 2022
Lorraine J. Seay-Smith, 87, a resident of Espanola, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday June 20, 2022. Her spirit and soul rejoiced as she entered a new life in the presence of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Juan Delfin (J.D. Sr.) and Rosalia Martinez, brother Wilbert Andres Martinez, sister Sophie Hayes, father of...
Amarante Casias
Jun 17, 2022
Amarante Arturo Casias, 73, of Tierra Amarilla, died Friday June 17, 2022 unexpectedly. He was a Navy Corpsman of the Vietnam War. Due to serving his country he became an advocate for disabled Veterans. A retired Iron Worker of 31 years and in his later years, became a legendary radio DJ “El Norteno” supporter of artists/bands of New Mexico...
Benito Lucero
Jun 17, 2022
Benito “Melecio” Lucero, age 90 and a resident of Dixon, NM, was welcomed into Heaven on June 17, 2022. Benito passed away peacefully in his home with his family near him. Benito grew up in a loving family in Ojo Caliente with his parents, Pedro and Rosana Lucero, two brothers, Luciano and Audoro, and five sisters, Delfina, Herminia, Lorraine,...
Baltazar "Bubba" Mercure
Jun 17, 2022
Baltazar “Bubba” Mercure 51 departed from this life June 17, 2022. He is proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents Baltazar and Teresita Mercure, maternal grandparents Nicolas and Anna Maria Lopez. Uncles Placido and Jose Mercure, Patrick and Noberto Lopez. Aunts Antonia Aguilar, Beronice Archuleta and Margie Duran. Sister Veronica Mercure, grandson Baby Zayah and nephew Virgil Martinez.
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Ruben Diaz Saenz
Jun 16, 2022
Ruben Diaz Saenz was born on January 30, 1963, to Marina and Marcello Diaz in Chihuahua then moved to New Mexico in 2009. Where he met his wife Dolores and got married in 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents Marina and Marcello Diaz. Two brothers Carlos and Francisco Diaz four brothers-in-law Leonard, Ronnie, Ricky Padilla and Joe...
Mary Salazar
Jun 16, 2022
MARY (Maria) C. SALAZAR, 84, a resident of El Guache, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Jose G. (Willie) Salazar and parents, Pedro and Beroniz Garcia, brothers Amado (Luisa), Delfin, Abelino, and Audoro Garcia. In-laws Juan B. and Raquel Salazar; Mary Padilla (Frank),...
Gabriel Valdez
Jun 15, 2022
Gabriel Valdez 41 of Embudo, NM passed away on June 15th, 2022. Born April 21st,1981 in Espanola, NM to Maxine Valdez. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Silas and Oralia Valdez. Gabriel was a kind respectful loving soft soul who had a heart of gold. He loved fishing, being in the mountains and spending time with his...
Andrew Aguilar
Jun 14, 2022
Andrew was born to Andrew Aguilar and Terri Benavidez on October 26, 1988, in Espanola, NM. Andrew's life was tragically taken by gun violence on June 14, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM, where he was living at the time of his death. Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Terri; grandmothers, Profiria Benavidez and Alice Pacheco (Romero);...
